First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (FUSIT) Annual Fundraiser 

2026 Spring Online Auction

 Welcome to the FUSIT Online Auction!

We’re delighted to once again offer this opportunity to share an array of wonderful goods and services from local merchants with our members, friends, families, and the greater Ithaca community. Our goal is simple: to connect these unique items with new homes while raising vital funds to support our ministry and ongoing work.

All proceeds benefit the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca—thank you for your support!

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PARTICIPATING:

Browsing Items

  • Click “All” to view the complete catalog, or browse by category.
  • Select any item to see its full description, estimated value, photos, and current bidding status.

Registering & Bidding

  • Bidding opens at 9 am on Friday, May 8 and closes at 9 pm on Sunday, May 10.
  • Click the blue “Bidder Login” button in the upper right corner.
  • Follow the prompts to create your bidder account (email and password required). You’ll receive a verification email to complete registration. You can reuse an account from an earlier auction if you have one.
  • Once registered, simply click the green “Bid” button on any item to place your bid.
  • You’ll receive email or text notifications if you are outbid, giving you the option to increase your bid.

Payment

  • Shortly after the auction closes, you’ll receive an email with instructions to pay for any items you’ve won.
  • Credit card payment is preferred.

Item Pickup

  • Winning bidders are responsible for picking up items at the FUSIT office (306 N. Aurora Street) or arranging pickup directly with the donor, as noted in the item description.
 Not seeing something you’d like?

You can still make a meaningful impact by donating directly. Your support helps fund our dedicated staff, Sunday services, religious exploration programs, building improvements, and the ongoing work of our care, anti-racism, and social justice teams—along with many other essential programs that sustain our community.

Please consider using the donate button below. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

If you have any questions, email office@uuithaca.org.

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First Unitarian Society of Ithaca is an autonomous society and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good of all. We are guided by the seven UU principles and are committed to standing on the side of love, justice, and peace. Learn more about us at https://unitarian.ithaca.ny.us/