From the Diocese

United Thank Offering

What is the United Thank Offering? (UTO?)  The United Thank Offering is a way of giving daily thanks to God.  The discipline starts in the home by saying a prayer of thanksgiving as you drop coins into a special container, known as the Blue Box.  This is one way an individual can express thanks to God for all of the blessings in his/her life.  “We all have many things to be thankful for,” says Susan Baird, diocesan UTO chair.  “This tangible expression of our thanks helps people in need across the world, as the monetary gifts are used for grants for ministry.  Be aware that every coin that is given is used to support mission and ministry.”

Grant applications from the United Thank Offering have been received in the diocesan office.  Those who are interested in applying for a grant from UTO should call Michael Ralph in the diocesan office (859-252-6527) and ask for an application form.  The diocese is allowed to submit two grant requests to the national UTO for consideration.  The Diocese of Lexington has received numerous grants in the past for ministries in the diocese.

UTO is an offering of the whole church, for the mission of the whole church.

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