NORWAY — The friends and members of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., beginning Monday, May 27, will accept donations for the annual yard sale. The congregation and community volunteers are ready to start sorting, cleaning and pricing this year’s items.

Donations for the sale may be placed in the parsonage barn at 201 Main St. Anyone who has questions or needs assistance with a donation should call the church office at 743-2290. Pick-up service is available for some large items.

Members are once again looking for new and gently used furniture, small appliances, kitchen “stuff,” gift ware, pots and pans, dishes, lamps, toys, baby equipment, puzzles, games, books, Christmas items, sports equipment, boats, tractors, bicycles and even kitchen sinks.

They do not accept large appliances, clothes, computer monitors or televisions.

The revenue from the yard sale will be used to support the missions of the Second Congregational Church.

More than just a fundraiser, the sale is also part of the church’s mission activities. Pam Davison, church moderator and co-chairwoman of the free supper, recently commented, “Over the years, our very reasonably priced items have helped many Norway families furnish apartments, parents find Christmas gifts, new mothers outfit a nursery, and college students decorate a dorm room. It is a fellowship- community event full of smiles, camaraderie, anticipation and fabulous bargains.”

The actual sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24. Bruce Davison, sale chairman, said, “This isn’t your mother’s yard sale. If you haven’t shopped with us, mark your calendars. It is a huge event, under multiple tents in the church parking lot. It is unique in that all items are very reasonably priced, clean, sorted by category and in working order. Year after year, shoppers from all over New England line the sidewalks waiting for our opening bell.”

The church welcomes all to join in worship, study and fellowship. Volunteers are always needed.