Everyone's A Winner

Item Number: # 25-017

$50.00 Minimum Bid (Donation)

Top 15 Bidders will win a spot on a NYC Birding Expedition led by birder Elizabeth White Pultz. Elizabeth will show you all the secret places for great bird watching.

Dress for the weather, pack a lunch, and bring any equipment you have including your binoculars.

Event will take place on a Saturday in April or May of 2026, exact date TBD.

Top 15 Bidders will participate in this wonderful Birding Expedition.

Elizabeth is an active church and choir member.

Minimum Bid - $50.00

You must bid (donate) a minimum of $50. While the caption says pay what you wish, what it really means is pay what you wish above $50.

THIS ITEM WILL CLOSE ONLINE AT 5PM on SATURDAY Dec. 6, 2025. THIS IS ONE DAY IN ADVANCE OF SCHEDULED AUCTION CLOSING.

THIS ITEM WILL HAVE IN ROOM BIDDING AS WELL AS ONLINE BIDDING. IN ROOM BIDDING ENDS ON SUNDAY DEC 7 AT 6PM.

Item # 25-024

Rooftop Children's Birthday Party

Held in the rooftop space of FPC Mellin Macnab building. In warm months, children up to 5 years old, can play outside on rooftop, where a licensed child wrangler will lead the kids in games. (While access to outside is available, due to repairs, equipment is currently unavailable for use.)

Included are: one party helper, catered by First Church caterer, James Hollander, Deluxe Party Package includes pizza, one beverage per child, birthday cake (or cupcakes), theme decorations and basic gift bags for each child, set-up and clean-up.

The Roof is available on Saturdays, Sunday afternoons, or weekday evenings after 5pm. (subject to church calendar availability), 2 hour parties, up to 12 children, (additional children may attend, but a per child charge of $50 per head will be incurred.) Party add-ons with an additional charge, include face painting, balloon artist, paper or email invitations, music, children's craft project, etc.

FPC Donated Item

Item # 25-025

Liberty Island Visit donated by Curator, Diana Pardue

STAY TUNED! Updated details to follow.

Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum and go to the top of the Pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, and view New York Harbor from the island.

Learn little- known facts about the creation of the Statue of Liberty.

Date to be determined and mutually agreed upon by winner and donor.

Includes boat ride for you and four other people and personal introduction by museum curator.

Item # 25-027

Custom Wine and Cheese Reception, Party, or Event in the Mezzanine Room.

Have an event you need to host, but don't have the space? A baby or bridal shower, an anniversary or celebration? Here is the answer for you.

An intimate reception for up to 25 catered by FPC Caterer, James Hollander. Enjoy the intimacy of the Mezzanine room, complete with linen covered cocktail tables, seated and standing, buffet tables, and wine bar.

Menu of crudite', wine, cheese, and dessert to be determined by winner and chef.

Winner will pay chef directly for cost of food and wine.

The Mezzanine Room is available Monday - Saturday, and Sundays after 2PM (subject to church calendar availability). 3-4 hour event.

FPC Donated Item

Minimum Bid $1500

Item# 25-030

Rooftop Cocktail Party for up to 12, INSIDE and/or OUTSIDE.

A Rooftop gathering for you and nine of your closest friends.

If you like to entertain, but don't have the space, here's the answer for you. An intimate space for up to 12 catered by FPC Caterer, James Hollander (menu tbd). Available in July or August, 2025. Watch the sun set over Greenwich Village as you enjoy a glass of wine with your friends on the rooftop terrace overlooking 5th Ave. The terrace awaits for end-of-evening conversation. (Chef and winner will consult on the menu. Winner will pay chef directly for cost of food and supplies).

The Roof is available on Saturdays, Sunday afternoons, or weekday evenings after 6pm. (subject to church calendar availability).

4 Hour event.

Additional people may attend but an additional cost-per-head charge will be incurred.

FPC Donated Item

Previous Winner - "Rooftop party was amazing. We had a group dinner catered by the ever reliable James Hollander and the menu left everyone wanting some more to take home. Well worth it!" Ibee

Previous Winner - "I won this item last year and we held our party in September. I had been thinking about having a party and found the cost of renting a hall intimidating. I ended up paying well under what I would have paid at a commercial venue. It was great-James and I discussed the menu and he carried it all out, set a beautiful table, served it impeccably and we had a wonderful time under the stars." Barbara