The "Share-the-Plate" Program needs YOUR suggestions for charities for the Upcoming Year! We also are seeking one or two folks - who can really take ownership and have enthusiasm for why we do it - to organize the names list, write the monthly Share-the-Plate summaries, and be a part of the Social Justice Coordination Committee to report on Share the Plate.

We need to start thinking of suggestions for the new Share-the-Plate year, which will start September 2010 and run once per month until May 2011. These organizations are chosen as they reflect our mission in the surrounding community in helping others less fortunate than us.

The First Unitarian Church of Orlando will designate one Sunday per month as "Share-the-Plate Sunday," on which the non-pledge worship service collections are split evenly between FUCO and a designated non-profit group [501(c)3] whose mission is consistent with that of FUCO and/or the UUA. Members or groups within the congregation may make nominations for a designee, with the final decision being approved by the Board of Trustees.

Promotion for Share-the-Plate groups will be done by the party whose proposal was accepted by the BOT. Please Note: if your suggested group is accepted, we need you to promote and educate our congregation through Adult RE and brochures or discussion. Many times brochures and help are available from the non-profit group. Most non-profits have been kind enough to send out someone to represent their organization and (along with the suggesting member) educate us during the Adult RE class before the service on the Share-the-Plate date. Promotion for two weeks prior is suggested and expected in order to get the results needed for the success of the program.

Please email your "Share-the-Plate" suggestions or your desire to coordinate "Share the Plate" to Dan Homblette, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Share the Plate – July 2010

The  “Share The Plate” Program needs YOUR suggestions for charities for the Upcoming Year!

We need to start thinking of suggestions for the new Share-the-Plate year, which will start September 2010 and run once per month until May 2011. These organizations are chosen as they reflect our mission in the surrounding community in helping others less fortunate than ourselves.