Funds raised support the church’s local ministries and community outreach programs
St. David’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is officially preparing for one of its most anticipated and creative events of the year: The Fall Basket Auction will take place October 23 – 25, 2026, at St. David’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 600 4th Street South, Cocoa Beach, Florida, 32931. For more information, CLICK HERE.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – St. David’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is officially preparing for one of its most anticipated and creative events of the year: The Fall Basket Auction will take place October 23 – 25, 2026, at St. David’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 600 4th Street South, Cocoa Beach, Florida, 32931.
The auction serves as a vital lifeline that funds the church’s local ministries and community outreach programs.
I asked parishioner Jeanne Weaver how the community can help with this worthwhile event. She told me, “By coming to the auction, you have a chance to obtain some very special handmade baskets and many other items to support children facing hunger, disaster relief, people facing homelessness, and many other causes on the Space Coast.”
St. David’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is officially preparing for one of its most anticipated and creative events of the year: The Fall Basket Auction will take place October 23 – 25, 2026, at St. David’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 600 4th Street South, Cocoa Beach, Florida, 32931.
The impact of this event stretches far beyond the church walls. Every bid placed and dollar raised goes directly toward supporting neighbors in need. Proceeds from the auction are used to:
Stock the food pantry to combat local food insecurity.
Provide financial grants to directly assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Fund vital outreach efforts and ministries that spread compassion and generosity throughout our local community.
An event of this scale relies on a dedicated team, and St. David’s is officially inviting church members and local neighbors to join the planning committee.
Volunteers are needed to help with organizing the event layout and logistics, creating and decorating the themed gift baskets, and general event support to ensure the weekend runs smoothly.
If you would like to be part of this fun and rewarding ministry, please contact Ellie Yelle to get involved. For more information, CLICK HERE.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Steve Wilson moved to Brevard County in 1984 and has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports and the space industry, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.
Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia. He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.
Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, Florida House District 32 Constituent of the Week 4/20/25.
Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.
He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 27 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.
The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.
