Sharing the Plate
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Today we donate half the plate to
Arbor Day Foundation
Since 1972, the Foundation has inspired people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees, envisioning a world where trees and forests are abundant, healthy, and sustainable, and highly valued by all people. Through mass-media, by providing low-cost trees for planting, and producing easy-to-use educational materials, they make tree planting and care something in which nearly everyone can be involved and can directly support positive tree conservation. www.arborday.org
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Sunday, June 2, 2019
Today we donated half the plate to
The Church of the Larger Fellowship
The Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF), a Unitarian Universalist congregation with no geographical boundary, creates a global spiritual community, rooted in profound love, which cultivates wonder, imagination, and the courage to act. Their thousands of members live all over the world (900 are currently incarcerated) and are seekers, lay leaders and religious professionals, homebound and geographically remote people, quirky folks looking for kindred spirits – all with the desire to connect, seek, share and grow. More at www.questformeaning.org.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Today we donated half the plate to
Friends of the UUA
Your gift is critical to the mission of our Unitarian Universalist Association: equipping congregations for health and vitality; supporting and credentialing religious leaders; and advancing UU values in the world. https://uua.org/about
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Today we donated half the plate to
The Steele Center for Earth Literacy and Sustainability, Inc.
Located in Uxbridge, MA this non-profit, educational organization focuses on environmental studies, earth science education, and sustainable living skills and offers a variety of educational activities for all age groups in order to promote earth literacy and foster an appreciation for the intricate web of life that exists on our planet. They support the earth science curriculum at local school systems by providing field trip opportunities and classroom enrichment activities as well as other assistance to teachers. Educational topics include permaculture, sustainable organic agriculture, agro-ecology, water conservation, wetlands ecology, herbal studies, food preservation, and traditional home crafts such as knitting, crocheting, quilting, rug-making, and soap-making. Funded solely by grants, public and private donations, membership dues, and their fundraising campaigns, the Steele Center is also an advocate for environmental protection, conservation, preservation, recycling and community building. https://steelecenterforearthliteracy.org/
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Today we donated half the plate to
Family Farm Disaster Fund
Farm Aid created the Family Farm Disaster Fund to help farm families recover from the devastating impacts from weather-related disasters, supporting local and regional organizations working on the ground to distribute emergency grants to farm families affected by the flooding in the Midwest and offering resources that help farmers navigate their farm recovery options from mental health resources to federal funding opportunities. More at https://give.farmaid.org.
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Today, we donated half the plate to
Ansaar of Worcester
Ansaar (which means supporters) is the honorific title given to those who opened up their hearts and homes to migrating Muslims almost 1,400 years ago. Today, as many dispossessed refugees, escaping poverty and persecution in their own homelands, arrive in our community, Ansaar strives to live up to the same exemplary tradition, also helping local residents who are otherwise underserved. As a 501c3 non-profit Anssar does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, lifestyle, or any other basis, and extends services to anyone struggling with basic necessities. ansaarofworcester.org
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Today, we donated half the plate to
Community Meals
This free meal is provided by and served by volunteers from various Northboro churches, including First Parish, which started it in 1996 and continues to participate fully. The meal is every Wednesday at 6:00 pm at Trinity Church, 23 Main Street. If you can help, please contact AliciaCoderre@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Today, we donated half the plate to
Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance
Providing a collaborative response to homelessness in Worcester County that fosters long-term housing stability through prevention, quality services, education and advocacy, working with those who have directly experienced homelessness or been impacted by the lack of affordable housing and related issues of poverty. More at www.cmhaonline.org.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Today, we donated the entire plate to
Black Lives of Unitarian Universalists (BLUU)
The BLUU Organizing Collective works to provide support, information and resources for Black Unitarian Universalists. They also work to expand the role and visibility of Black UUs within our faith. Visit http://www.blacklivesuu.com/connect/
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Today, we donated half the plate to
Ferry Beach Park Association
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Today, we donated half the plate to
ONWARD TOGETHER
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Today, we donated half the plate to
The Friends of the Northborough Senior Center
The Friends promote and financially support innovative and responsive programs, events and experiences to benefit seniors such as classes on preventing diabetes and understanding the Shingles vaccine, sessions promoting cultural understanding of China and India, a social day care program, and other important programs. All programs are open to seniors from Northborough and from other towns. www.
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Today, we donated half the plate to
UU Rowe Camp and Conference Center
UU Rowe Camp and Conference Center in Rowe, MA is a spiritual and educational organization offering opportunities for the presentation and exchange of a wide variety of ideas and beliefs consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles and values, to help people make better sense of their lives and help them make their world a better place in which to live. Rowe provides opportunities in a safe and supportive environment for people to explore diverse, far-reaching subjects in order to learn about themselves, each other, our cultures and the earth, and go forth with new knowledge, insight, and courage. www.rowecenter.org
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Pets for Vets
Many military veterans return home with scars – both seen and unseen – that make it difficult to transition back to civilian life. At the same time, wonderful companion animals wait in shelters. Pets for Vets is the bridge that brings them together so that both lives change for the better. The Veteran welcomes the animal into a loving home while the pet provides unconditional love and support, easing stress, depression, loneliness and anxiety. More at https://petsforvets.com/
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Community Meals
Anyone in town is welcome to partake of this meal which is free of charge, provided by and served by a rotating group of volunteers from various Northboro churches, including our First Parish faith community, which started this service to the community in 1996 and continues to participate fully. The meal offers food and fellowship every Wednesday at 6:00 pm at Trinity Church, 23 Main Street.
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
A Place to Turn
Since 1979, A Place to Turn recognized that economic hardship exists in the suburbs and is not exclusively an urban problem. Their food pantry assists residents of MetroWest (approximately 30 towns). This year there has been an increase from Northboro and Westboro – currently they are assisting 30 families from those towns. Your donation is used to purchase perishable items like eggs, dairy, fresh protein like chicken, and easy to prepare healthy microwave meals for seniors. They also provide diapers (not covered by WIC or food stamps). More at www.aplacetoturn-natick.org
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
The Youth Ensemble of New England
to support the Orchestra and these young artists.
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Sunday, November 18, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
The Minister’s Discretionary Fund
This fund helps our members with emergency financial needs, in a completely confidential manner. Thank you for giving generously!
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Side With Love
Sponsored by the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations) this public advocacy campaign seeks to harness love’s power to stop oppression by lobbying national leaders on immigration reform, racial justice, GLBT equality, religious freedom, and more. Amplifying the voices of the oppressed through online media, Side With Love participants show up in partnership at justice events across the country and work to make love real in the world. https://www.uua.org/
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Tree of Life Synagogue
https://www.tolols.org/support
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Ferry Beach Park Association
On 32 oceanfront acres in southern Maine, this UU non-profit retreat and conference center’s mission is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love. At Ferry Beach “we create, practice and promote radical hospitality. We believe that the key to making the world a better place, a world that works for all of us, while taking care of our precious planet, is to practice loving compassion and kindness in the form of welcome and care.” www.ferrybeach.org
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) Voting Rights Actions
Defending the right to vote has been central to the work of the UUA and at the core of Unitarian Universalism for decades—from expanding enfranchisement for women and people of color to advocating for a path to citizenship for immigrants; from our history of civil rights engagement to taking on the new Jim Crow and white supremacy today. www.uua/votingrights
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
The Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts
The Transgender Emergency Fund (TEF) has been here helping low-income trans folks in Massachusetts since 2008. The fund responds to the needs of transgender people living in Massachusetts by providing immediate, short-term financial assistance to help low-income transgender people with basic human needs. The hope is that by providing immediate assistance, the fund can help people who are transgender and homeless, while at the same time preventing some transgender people in Central Massachusetts from becoming homeless in the first place
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Community Meals
Anyone in town is welcome to partake of this meal which is free of charge, provided by and served by a rotating group of volunteers from various Northboro churches, including our First Parish faith community, which started this service to the community in 1996 and continues to participate fully. The meal offers food and fellowship every Wednesday at 6:00 pm at Trinity Church, 23 Main Street.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
The Minister’s Discretionary Fund
This fund helps our members with emergency financial needs, in a completely confidential manner. Thank you for giving generously!
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
The Anti-Defamation League of New England
The Anti-Defamation League of New England (formerly Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith) is an international Jewish non-
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts provides compassionate services for people of all ages with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury and complex family problems, through residential care, supported housing and flexible home-based services including educational and employment services. The Bridge has over 50 programs in 17 communities throughout Central Mass, Metro-West and Boston. More at www.thebridgecm.org
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Fresh Start Furniture Bank
A 100% volunteer-based local charity which provides free furniture and home goods to people in need. All of the items distributed have been donated. In 2017 this furniture bank furnished about 420 households (1200+ people) with over 12,000 items. They are located at 34 Tower Street, Hudson, MA and are in need of volunteers. For more details, go to www.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
First Parish Monarch habitat
Monarch butterflies are beautiful examples of the diverse insect world. They are nectar-feeding winged pollinators, native milkweed-munching caterpillars, and magically metamorphic, long distance migrators. Our church’s growing beds feature bountiful milkweed and flowers supplying nectar sources. These areas support the growth of butterflies and insects, which in turn feed birds and other animals. The half plate today will pay for supplies to improve our organic landscape, and for helpers to water, weed, and maintain plantings over the summer.
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
The Community Meal Program of Northborough
Anyone in town is welcome to partake of this meal which is free of charge, provided by and served by a rotating group of volunteers from various Northboro churches, including our First Parish faith community, which started this service to the community in 1996 and continues to participate fully. The meal offers food and fellowship every Wednesday at 6:00 pm at the Trinity Church, 23 Main Street.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Today we donated half the plate to
Veterans, Inc.
Veterans Inc. is a national leader in ending homelessness among veterans with one of the highest rates in the nation – 85% – for transitioning veterans out of homelessness. A 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Massachusetts, Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of support services to veterans and their families in New England. Since 1990, they’ve helped more than 70,000 veterans in need and today operate offices and programs in all six New England states. http://www.veteransinc.org/
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Special Olympics Massachusetts
Helping to bring about policies to improve education, health care, and employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities all around the state, Special Olympics Massachusetts creates communities of support at games and competitions by bringing together athletes, coaches, volunteers, supporters and leaders of each community. www.specialolympics.org
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light
Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light is a non-profit organization that provides a religious response to climate change. Their mission is to: Assist faith communities, their members and the public to decrease their carbon dioxide emissions & energy costs; educate people on why climate change is a matter of morality and justice; and increase public understanding of policies that will lead to a sustainable future. www.MIPandL.org
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Today we donated half the plate to:
Broad Meadow Brook Audubon Sanctuary
Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England, with more than 400 acres, offering a wide variety of programs for people of all ages. Thank you for supporting Mass Audubon’s statewide efforts to protect wildlife and wild lands. https://www.massaudubon.org/
Sunday, April 26, 2018
Today, we donated half the plate to
The Minister’s Discretionary Fund
This fund helps our members with emergency financial needs, in a completely confidential manner. Thank you for giving generously!
