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.
Share the Plate – May 2024
The May Share the plate recipient is the International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist Women.
The International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist Women is a non profit organization focusing on global women’s rights and empowerment. It is in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and partners with UU women’s groups and other grass roots organizations world wide to implement locally based programs which are culturally sensitive, accessible, and adaptable. ICUUW has supported violence prevention programs, sexual and reproductive health resources and education, environmental education and activism, leadership skills, and entrepreneurship in many countries, including Romania, the Philippines, India, Hungary, Bolivia, Kenya, and Uganda.
ICUUW’s partner, (Gondiviseles) Providence Charity Organization of the Hungarian Unitarian Church has established a kindergarten class for Ukrainian refugee children and has delivered several aid shipments to southwest Ukraine. ICUUW promotes convocations which are vital in connecting women across the world, identifying issues of concern, and developing action plans to address the issues.
Further information about ICUUW and its activities can be accessed on the website at https://www.intlwomensconvo.org/
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.
Reach Our Goal May Focus: Connection and Care
A Community of Connection and Care
During May we’re focusing on the part of our budget that relates to providing care. The total cost of Pastoral Care in our 2023-2024 budget is $109,601, representing 13.97% of the total budget.
Anyone in our community may seek care and support, confidentially and free of charge. Our concept of care comes from our Unitarian Universalist values that each person deserves emotional and spiritual support, and that accessing it in a community can be especially helpful and healing.
Here at the Fellowship, it means that individuals can access a listening presence with someone who represents the support of the whole community, so their pain and gladness can be held in love. The ministers and the Care Team are available to offer a listening presence to Fellowship folks in times of need.
Another important part of our community are the Rites of Passage. Baby/Child Dedications – There is no joy quite like that of celebrating a child’s entrance into a family. Weddings and Ceremonies of Union – We celebrate the love and commitment of any people who wish to unite their lives in marriage or union. Memorial Services and Funerals – Memorial Services and funerals are an important way to say goodbye to loved ones.
Together, we create the caring community we desire. Please give generously to our Reach Our Goal Campaign this month to support our focus on care and rites of passage.
To give please visit fvuuf.org/give or use the preprinted envelopes in the lobby. Envelopes can be dropped in the locked box on the wall outside the office door, or in the collection basket. If you intend to increase your ongoing giving, please let us know by completing a “Giving Intention” form. You will find a link to the form on the right side of the page at fvuuf.org/give. Thank you!
A monthly income and expense summary is available on the governance page of our website https://fvuuf.org/governance/