RUMMAGE SALE
Twice a year the United Women in Faith of Birmingham and Berkley First conduct a rummage sale and the proceeds support mission projects locally, nationally and internationally. You can participate by donating items, volunteering or shopping!
Public Sale Hours for October 2025
Wednesday, October 8 from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Regular price),
Thursday, October 9 from 10:00a.- 1:00p.m. (Regular price) and 3:00p. – 8:00 p.m. (50% off /$10 Bag).
We provide 13-gallon kitchen bag(s) to fill up (must use our bags for Bag Sale).
Thursday, October 9 from 10:00a.- 1:00p.m. (Regular price) and 3:00p. – 8:00 p.m. (50% off /$10 Bag).
We provide 13-gallon kitchen bag(s) to fill up (must use our bags for Bag Sale).
DONATE ITEMS
Easy drive-thru at our curbside drop-off
No Truck Pickup for this sale.
Sunday October 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday October 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
No Truck Pickup for this sale.
Sunday October 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday October 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
VOLUNTEER TO HELP
To volunteer for fun & fellowship, please contact Jane Carvell
at jcarve55@icloud.com or 248-379-2662
Morning, afternoon and evening shifts from October 5-10.
Volunteers must be church members or be sponsored by a church member.
at jcarve55@icloud.com or 248-379-2662
Morning, afternoon and evening shifts from October 5-10.
Volunteers must be church members or be sponsored by a church member.
SHOP THE SALE
Wednesday, October 8 from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Regular price)
Thursday, October 9 from 10:00a.- 1:00p. (Regular price) 3:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. (50% off /$10 Bag).
We provide 13-gallon kitchen bag(s) to fill up (must use our bags for Bag Sale)
(Regular price)
Thursday, October 9 from 10:00a.- 1:00p. (Regular price) 3:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. (50% off /$10 Bag).
We provide 13-gallon kitchen bag(s) to fill up (must use our bags for Bag Sale)
We welcome your donations curbside!
Sunday, October 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
No truck pickup for this sale
Monday, October 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
No truck pickup for this sale
Hot selling items:
Antiques and collectibles, books –Recent best sellers & cookbooks, bicycles, clothing & shoes (no rips, stains), furniture (no rips, stains), jewelry and accessories, homestuff – artwork, lamps, mirrors, rugs, housewares – cookware, dishes, linens, home & garden tools, video game consoles and games, DVDs, vintage and mid-century items, stereo/ home audio equipment and small electronics (in working order please).
Antiques and collectibles, books –Recent best sellers & cookbooks, bicycles, clothing & shoes (no rips, stains), furniture (no rips, stains), jewelry and accessories, homestuff – artwork, lamps, mirrors, rugs, housewares – cookware, dishes, linens, home & garden tools, video game consoles and games, DVDs, vintage and mid-century items, stereo/ home audio equipment and small electronics (in working order please).
We do not accept:
Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, baby equipment (cribs, bassinettes, strollers, highchairs, seats, gates, pack’n plays), basketball hoops, bicycle helmets, Christmas Trees or Christmas lights, computers, fax machines, printers, electric typewriters, console or portable (old) TV’s (accept flatscreen only), non-working electrical items, entertainment centers, office furniture or large desks, organs or pianos, large kitchen appliances, mattresses (of any size), medical equipment, textbooks , tires, torn/stained furniture or clothing.
Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, baby equipment (cribs, bassinettes, strollers, highchairs, seats, gates, pack’n plays), basketball hoops, bicycle helmets, Christmas Trees or Christmas lights, computers, fax machines, printers, electric typewriters, console or portable (old) TV’s (accept flatscreen only), non-working electrical items, entertainment centers, office furniture or large desks, organs or pianos, large kitchen appliances, mattresses (of any size), medical equipment, textbooks , tires, torn/stained furniture or clothing.
Follow these tips for minimizing the time needed to sort and maximizing the money earned for missions!
- Don’t hide fragile items in the middle of a bag of clothing. The chances of them breaking is high.
- Wrap fragile items well in bubble wrap or several layers of newsprint before placing them in a box.
- Pack “like with like” – ie books with books, miscellaneous kitchen tools in one box, craft and sewing items with other craft and sewing items.
- Label boxes and bags – Housewares, Crafts, Toys, Books, etc. Even better – women’s tops, men’s pants, etc.
- Attach all parts to appliances with tape or a Ziplock bag attached with tape, or all together in one box.
- Please take a second look at the list of items we DON’T take. These items often just end up in the dumpster.
Help us transform our church into a Mission Market!
Join us and be part of this transformational week October 5-10, 2025.
This transformation takes organization, planning, a willing spirit, incredible flexibility, and Volunteers!!! Birmingham First is the spiritual home of our congregation, the hub of many ongoing programs and ministries. Activities, Classes, and the Preschool pause to allow the UWIF Rummage Sale to utilize every available space in the church building for a week. By Saturday, all is back in place, ready for Sunday morning worship!
NEW and returning volunteers are needed to keep our UWIF Rummage Sale running smoothly.
JOIN US for fun & fellowship that is multi-generational as well as multi-denominational.
Help keep the funds flowing to charities and missions which depend on the Rummage Sale proceeds.
Use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace. - 1 Peter 4:10
Volunteers must be a Birmingham/Berkley church member or be sponsored by a church member.
Setup Team: Volunteer in a department to help set up for Sale. Many hands are needed.
Sales Team: Work the cashier tables Tuesday – Thursday in 3-hour shifts.
Cashiers: Use calculator. Collect money. Make change. Cashiers are FUMC members.
Pricers: Look up prices on the price list and call out prices to the cashier.
Department Co-Managers: must be a Berkley/Birmingham First Church member. Managers have the responsiblity to organize/oversee your department and schedule volunteers for your department.
Parking Lot Crew: needed Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
Door Guards: Tuesday–Thursday. Make sure items leaving the building are tagged as paid. Guide shoppers to cashier tables and authorized exits.
Tear-Down Team: shelves, racks, hangers, and boxes must return to storage on Friday afternoon from 10:00 a.m.-4:00p.m.
Volunteers are needed all week Sunday–Friday. No experience necessary. Rummage Sale week is a great way to meet people and get connected at First Church Birmingham/Berkley while helping others.
To volunteer from October 5-10 sale please call or text Jane Carvell at 248-379-2662 jcarve55@icloud.com or the Birmingham campus Main office at 248-646-1200.
This transformation takes organization, planning, a willing spirit, incredible flexibility, and Volunteers!!! Birmingham First is the spiritual home of our congregation, the hub of many ongoing programs and ministries. Activities, Classes, and the Preschool pause to allow the UWIF Rummage Sale to utilize every available space in the church building for a week. By Saturday, all is back in place, ready for Sunday morning worship!
NEW and returning volunteers are needed to keep our UWIF Rummage Sale running smoothly.
JOIN US for fun & fellowship that is multi-generational as well as multi-denominational.
Help keep the funds flowing to charities and missions which depend on the Rummage Sale proceeds.
Use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace. - 1 Peter 4:10
Volunteers must be a Birmingham/Berkley church member or be sponsored by a church member.
Setup Team: Volunteer in a department to help set up for Sale. Many hands are needed.
Sales Team: Work the cashier tables Tuesday – Thursday in 3-hour shifts.
Cashiers: Use calculator. Collect money. Make change. Cashiers are FUMC members.
Pricers: Look up prices on the price list and call out prices to the cashier.
Department Co-Managers: must be a Berkley/Birmingham First Church member. Managers have the responsiblity to organize/oversee your department and schedule volunteers for your department.
Parking Lot Crew: needed Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
Door Guards: Tuesday–Thursday. Make sure items leaving the building are tagged as paid. Guide shoppers to cashier tables and authorized exits.
Tear-Down Team: shelves, racks, hangers, and boxes must return to storage on Friday afternoon from 10:00 a.m.-4:00p.m.
Volunteers are needed all week Sunday–Friday. No experience necessary. Rummage Sale week is a great way to meet people and get connected at First Church Birmingham/Berkley while helping others.
To volunteer from October 5-10 sale please call or text Jane Carvell at 248-379-2662 jcarve55@icloud.com or the Birmingham campus Main office at 248-646-1200.