2026 Dinner Auction
Please join us for a special celebration of Unity Christian School at our MADE (FOR MORE) IN THE USA Dinner Auction — where state fair charm meets cocktail night style.
Dress up or keep it casual in your best red, white, & blue. From denim, button-downs & sundresses, to full sparkly glam,let's come together to celebrate the values that shape us — faith, hard work, community, & generosity.
Parents, grandparents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, church members, pastors, alumni, & community members — we’d love for you to join us. All are welcome!
Friday, May 1st
5:30pm
Unity Gymnasium
Enjoy an evening of hors d’oeuvres, dinner, drinks, dessert, & music, along with silent & live auctions featuring exclusive items & experiences. This special night is for those 21+ (on-site childcare is available).
Your support helps us continue the important work of providing top-quality Christian education to our students & our community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
What is Unity’s Dinner Auction?
Each year, Unity hosts a Dinner Auction to help support the important work of providing top-quality Christian education to our students & community. This is our largest volunteer-led fundraiser of the school year.
This fun night is for you — parents, grandparents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, pastors, alumni, everyone is welcome!
What to expect?
Many of our guests will arrive in their favorite American or USA-inspired attire — think denim or plaid shirts, blue jeans, skirts or sundresses, button-downs, red, white, & blue accents, or a touch of sparkly glam. Dress as American as you’d like, or simply come as you’re comfortable.
There will be free parking in any of our lots. Guests will enter through the Gymnasium doors on the southeast side of the school building. Feel free to drop guests off at the doors. Doors will open promptly at 5:30pm. Check-in will take place through the Gym #2 doors on the right toward the end of the hall.
Welcome to MADE (FOR MORE) IN THE USA where you will enjoy hors d'oeuvres & a buffet style dinner — think fruit & cheese, mini sliders, spinach & artichoke dip, salad, BBQ chicken, mac & cheese, corn on the cob & more, along with our famous Dessert Dash that will include a variety of delicious sweets from local bakeries & bakers. There will be something for everyone! Drinks will be available for purchase. Guest seating requests are available on the ticket checkout page & we will do our best to accommodate (tables typically seat 8).
Enjoy music & conversation while looking at the many different silent auction items available that will showcase the best of our school & community, with standout experiences & more in the highly-entertaining live auction.
Your participation supports developing leaders for life in Decatur while also encouraging people to further invest in the businesses & organizations that make our community stand out in Central Illinois. We can’t wait to see you there.
What will childcare look like?
Childcare will be provided on campus for children ages 4+ by our National Honors Society students. Children will play together with our NHS high school students in the multipurpose (ABC) room. They’ll enjoy pizza & drinks, games, a movie, maybe even a little dance party. Suggested donation is $20 per child ($30 per family).
Feel free to have your child(ren) join in on the fun & celebration of Unity by wearing their best red, white & blue outfits!
How to help?
If you'd like to donate items for the live or silent auction, or help volunteer, please contact Unity Christian School at 217-233-2001 or Mrs. Katie Marley, Office Manager, at kmarley@unitydecatur.org.
How to sponsor?
Various sponsorship levels & opportunities are available. Business sponsorships are welcome & encouraged as we love to promote local businesses to our school family and community (all while you support a great cause!). If you have any questions, please contact Unity Christian School at 217-233-2001 or Mr. Brian Booth, Executive Leader, at bbooth@unitydecatur.org.
