GUWF Children’s Consignment Sale
We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 Fall/Winter GUWF Children’s Consignment Sale will be held August 22-23 at the Owings Life Enrichment Center, located at 2323 West Street in Germantown, TN. Snag some great deals while supporting the missions of Germantown United Women in Faith!
Sale Dates and Times
CONSIGNOR REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Deadline for entering inventory into the sale.
Tuesday, August 20 (site closes at midnight)
CONSIGNOR DROP OFF
By appointment only
Wednesday, August 21, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 22, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PRESALE – FOR VOLUNTEERS AND CONSIGNORS
Volunteers who work a minimum of four hours and all consignors are allowed to shop the night before the sale is open to the public. Times vary depending on number of hours volunteered, and pass is required for entry.
Thursday, August 22, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
- 8+ hour volunteer: shop at 5:30 p.m.
- 4+ hour volunteer: shop at 6:00 p.m.
- Consignors: shop at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC SALE
Friday, August 23, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SALE – HALF PRICE (many items half price)
Friday, August 23, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 24, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CONSIGNOR PICK-UP
Unsold items not designated for donation after the sale are to be picked up by the consignor. Items not picked up by 8:00 p.m. will be donated to charity. Thank you!
Saturday, August 24, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location
Owings Life Enrichment Center
at Germantown United Methodist Church
2323 West Street
Germantown, TN 38138
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I shop if I didn’t consign?
Public shopping dates and times are:
- Friday, August 23, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Full Price)
- Friday, August 23, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Half Price)
- Saturday, August 24, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Half Price)
How can I get a pass to shop before open to the public?
There are two ways to obtain a pass to shop the sale early.
- If you consign, you will receive a pass to shop from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21.
- If you volunteer to help during the sale week, you will receive a pass to shop from either 5:30-8:00 p.m. (8+ volunteer hours), or 6:00-8:00 p.m. (4+ volunteer hours) on Thursday, August 21.
Where exactly are you located?
Our sale is held in the Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC) gym, part of the Germantown United Methodist Church campus. The address is 2323 West Street, Germantown, TN 38138
Which missions and ministries does the GUWF Children’s Consignment Sale support?
One hundred percent of our money raised goes to charities helping women, children, and youth, including:
- Alturas Ministry – Costa Rica
- Church Women United
- Dress for Success
- Golden Cross Senior Ministries
- Hannah’s Hope
- La Limyé Ministries – Haiti
- Methodist Healthcare Auxiliary
- Mid-South Food Bank – Weekend Food Program
- Miriam Child Development Center at UMNC
- Project Transformation – Memphis
- Room in the Inn – Memphis
- United Methodist Neighborhood Centers (UMNC)
- Urban Ministry Initiative
A little about us…
GUWF’s Children’s Consignment Sale is a semiannual community outreach event and fundraiser established in 1989 at Germantown United Methodist Church. Its purpose is to support the mission projects of Germantown United Women in Faith while uniting the church and community through an organized and affordable shopping experience that reflects the love of Christ. Please contact us with any questions at info@consigngermantown.com.
For more information about Germantown United Women in Faith visit https://www.germantownumc.org/womeninfaith/ or email women@germantownumc.org.