Share the Plate
“Share the Plate” will be split with half going to support our Fellowship’s ministries, and the other half going to support a worthy organization.
Hope & Help Together – Our February 2025 Share-the-Plate Partner
This month’s Share the Plate community organization was picked by the Immigration Justice Team. They picked Hope & Help Together (HHT), a Fox Cities group working together with our new neighbors with refugee and immigrant backgrounds. Together they are working to make a difference by:
- Meeting emergent needs and making connections: Our task force welcomes people inspired by all faith traditions and belief systems. We unite folks to share resources, address needs, and build relationships.
- Multilingual community education: Newcomers in our community can get more informed about driving laws, finances, cultural competency, and more. These programs are created through partnerships with organizations like Make the Ride Happen, Fox Valley Literacy, and the Appleton Police Department.
- System Changes (Fox Valley Newcomer Project): Community research helps us identify gaps in services and opportunities across all sectors. Employers, school districts, healthcare organizations, and service providers work together to better serve immigrants and refugees.
HHT is working to help with needs identified by our new neighbors that other organizations in the community are not able to meet. They are an example of the benefit for all when diverse groups collaborate for a common good. https://www.hopeandhelptogether.com/
To donate: Drop your offering in the collection plate or, visit fvuuf.org/give Choose Online Giving or VancoPlus Mobile, select “Share the Plate”. To text a donation, text 833-278-1690, enter the $ amount, space, Share ($50 Share). Or mail a check to FVUUF (2600 Philip Lane, Appleton WI 54915) with “Share” in the memo line.
All the Ways to Connect!
When people come to the Fellowship, over and over again they say they come for community: for a place to connect with others who share their values and worldview.
Here are some of the ways to connect here at the Fellowship:
- Small Groups: Join a community group who share common identities or interests, or a spiritual practice group to deepen your own practice and spirituality with others. Or, find out more about our journey groups and chalice circles. Maybe you should join one in the fall! fvuuf.org/connect/small-groups/
- Adult Learning, Deepening, and Connection Opportunities: fvuuf.org/connect/adult-opportunities/
- Attend our April 12-13 weekend camp to explore and practice leadership skills (“Tools for Living Our Values”), or connect more deeply with your romantic or life partner(s) (“Heart 2 Heart”).
- Or attend a one-time or ongoing occasional offering such as Express Yourself! If you want to host a one-time or ongoing occasional connection offering, let Rev. Christina know ([email protected]).
- Help Out! Serving the Fellowship is a great way to connect: fvuuf.org/ways-to-help/ There are many ways to use your interests, gifts, and talents to serve the fellowship and deepen your connections to this place and the people here. There are “behind the scenes” roles, “hands-on” jobs, or roles for those who prefer “caring,” “teaching/ facilitation,” or “long-term structural work.” There’s something for everyone!
