UTO – United Thank Offering 

Everyone within our parish is encouraged to participate in UTO….Children and adults alike. It is a way of taking the time to say our prayers of gratitude for all of the blessings of our lives. As we drop coins into the little blue boxes, we create a tangible representation of our thankfulness. It is a wonderful way of teaching our children and reminding ourselves, that we are all called to serve one another in life. The outreach of this mission extends throughout the world.

What is UTO?

An organization created to offer financial assistance to help spread the gospel and to assist people with compelling human needs (examples include missionary support, building facilities allowing us to broaden god’s work in many countries besides the us, drilling water wells in communities which have no fresh water supplies,….)

Is all of the money used for assisting others?

Yes! In fact every penny of it goes directly to the people in need! The operational costs of running UTO are supplied through a trust established for that purpose as well as the costs for publishing materials used in collection and education about the program.

What happens to the money collected at Holy Trinity?

Twice a year, as suggested by the diocesan UTO chairperson, we hold an “ingathering sunday” (spring – 1st Sunday of May, and fall – 1st Sunday of November). During these two Sundays, we collect the “little blue boxes” in which you have been dropping your coins as you say your prayers of thanksgiving. We also place envelopes on the pews for a special collection opportunity (apart from the regular plate offerings). These are collected and counted by our local UTO team and then submitted to our diocesan coordinator, who collects from all of the parishes within our diocese. Holy trinity has faithfully supported UTO through the years, and has remained one of the top contributors of this very worthwhile ministry.“

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