Support the Yard Sale—Donate and Volunteer!
Looking for a fun way to give back, stay active, and connect with people? Be part of the team that makes the St. John the Baptist Yard Sale happen!
This isn’t just any old yard sale. It’s the largest pop-up thrift store in South King County! And it brings our parish and local community together like nothing else. You’ll be surprised how many folks show up for the deals, but they also come for the good vibes and the friendly faces (that’s you!).
The Largest Pop-Up Thrift Store in South King County!
*we’re pretty sure that’s true
Donate to the St. John the Baptist Yard Sale
Declutter for a cause!
The St. John the Baptist Yard Sale is possible thanks to all the generous donations from parishioners and friends. Your donated treasures help support parish ministries and bless the wider community with access to affordable, repurposed goods.
If your closets, garage, or attic could use a clean-out, we’re ready for your stuff!
📅 Donation Drop-off Dates
May 23 – June 21, after all weekend Masses
(Please, no unattended drop-offs—we can only accept items during designated collection times!)
✅ What to Donate
We ask that all items be clean and in usable condition:
- Sports equipment
- Holiday decorations
- Linens & bedding
- Books
- Electronics (tested and working, please!)
- Housewares & kitchen items
- Home décor
- Baby gear (excluding car seats or cribs)
- Toys & games
- Clothing (all ages and sizes)
- Purses & bags
- Shoes (in good condition)
🚫 What Not to Donate
To keep things safe and manageable, we cannot accept:
- Large furniture (desks, dining tables, sofas, hutches, etc.)
- Mattresses
- Batteries (any kind)
- Oil/Fuel/Paint
- Items containing fuel or oil (like lawn mowers or camping stoves)
- Medications
- Medical equipment that can’t be sanitized
- Electronics with missing cords or components
- Large appliances
⚠ Furniture donations—new guideline as of 2025:
We can only accept small furnishings that one person can carry alone (think small chairs, side tables, compact shelves).
Your thoughtful donations make this event possible – and meaningful. Let’s work together to make this year’s St. John the Baptist Yard Sale our best one yet!
Have a question about whether something’s okay to donate? Reach out to us before you load it up. We’re happy to help!
Be Part of Something Special!
This isn’t just a yard sale. It’s a ministry.
What started as a little fundraiser has turned into something much bigger. Now, it supports all kinds of parish ministries and offers people in our community a fun, affordable way to shop. And we keep tons of stuff out of landfills while we’re at it. Win-win-win!
Why You’ll Love It
✅ Meet great people (and maybe catch up with folks you haven’t seen in a while!)
✅ Get your steps in (who needs the gym?)
✅ Sneak a peek at all the treasures before anyone else
✅ Be part of something that makes a real difference
✅ Bring a spouse, friend, or neighbor along to volunteer with you!
✅ Enjoy snacks during setup and lunch on yard sale weekend
✅ Celebrate with the team at our wrap-up party later in the summer!
A lot of our volunteers come back year after year—not just because it’s meaningful but because it’s fun! We work hard, but there’s plenty of laughter along the way. Everything’s more fun when you bring a buddy, so grab your spouse or a friend and join the team!
We Need All Kinds of Help!
Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with your favorite sidekick, there’s a job for you!
📦 Receiver (May 23 – June 21)
Be one of the first to see the treasures people donate! Greet donors, accept their items, and help us keep things organized in the McMullen Center.
👉Count me in!
🗂️ Presorter (May 26 – June 12)
Sort clothes, move stuff to the right areas, toss the broken things, and set aside those hidden gems.👉I’m on it!
🛠️ Room Organizer (June 15 – 25)
This is the big push before the sale. Help us set up rooms, make things look nice, and price stuff. Think thrift store but with better teamwork.
👉 Sounds fun!
🛍️ Sale Day Helper (June 25 – 28)
Be on the front lines during the sale! Help keep the rooms tidy, answer shopper questions, and watch for any funny business (it happens!).
👉 I’ll help out!
🧹 Clean-up Crew (June 29)
After the sale, help us pack it all up! Tasks include bagging clothes, loading trucks, and clearing out the building. We need people with trucks to help haul everything away!
👉 I’m ready to roll up my sleeves!
The St. John the Baptist Yard Sale is a highlight of the year, and we can’t do it without our volunteers. Whether you can give a few hours or a few days, we’d love to have you on the team. And did we mention the snacks? And lunch? And the wrap-up party? Yeah, we’ve got you covered.
And did we mention – everything’s more fun with a friend! Bring someone along and make memories together.
Letter from the Archbishop
Please read an important letter from Archbishop Etienne about our pastor, Fr. Carlos Orozco.
All parishioners are invited to attend a session with Tom East, our parish family liaison, to process this news in our parish. He will offer three sessions of “Grief to Growth” for parishioners who would like help to process this new information.
March 16 at Holy Spirit, in English, at 6:30 pm.
March 21, English at St. John the Baptist at 1 pm.
March 23, Spanish, at Holy Spirit at 6:30 pm
Tom will also be offering office hours at St. John the Baptist and Holy Spirit on March 19th and 26th, times to be announced. Further, Joan Williamson, Kathy Wickward, and Laurie Moloney will be available to anyone needing to talk through this information over the next few weeks, and particularly on Sundays after Masses.
