Episcopal Diocese of Newark
31 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102

For Information on UTO Grants
Ms. Anna Byrne
1566 J Anderson Avenue, Fort Lee NJ 07024
Diocesan UTO Coordinator

For UTO Grant Applications & Instructions go to
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/uto.htm

Mr. Michael Francaviglia
Diocesan Administrator

Applications must be transmitted to the diocesan office by December 2, 2011 for review by the UTO committee. Applications cannot be submitted directly to the UTO Office without the approval of the bishop and the review of the committee.

See UTO Grant Process below.

The 2010 Fall and Spring Ingatherings collected $18,531 from 51 congregations for the work of UTO.
Many thanks!

UTO National Office Website

UTO Prayer

 

Recent UTO Grant Recipients

UTO Grant Process


The application period for 2012 will begin in October, 2011. More details will be posted at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/uto/.

Each diocese in The Episcopal Church may submit one application for a project within the diocese. The bishop must provide a letter of endorsement on letterhead stationary with signature and comments for applications within dioceses of The Episcopal Church.

The United Thank Offering supports programs that address compelling human needs by supporting the alleviation of poverty, both domestically and internationally, within the Anglican provinces, dioceses, and companion dioceses.

The United Thank Offering supports projects:
• That address poverty of women and children
• That make significant impact
• That demonstrate new and innovative work
• That are a part of a planned diocesan/provincial mission strategy

Draft applications must be submitted to the diocesan UTO review committee for review no later than Friday, December 3. The diocesan UTO review committee will select one application to submit to the UTO Office of The Episcopal Church, will work with the person completing the application to incorporate any changes or edits, and will arrange for the letter of endorsement. Please email draft applications to Michael Francaviglia, Director of Administration.


The diocesan submission deadline is Friday, December 2, 2011 to the diocesan office for the final review by the UTO committee and the bishop. The selected application must be accompanied by an endorsement letter with signature and comments.

For additional information contact Anna Byrne, UTO Chair at 201-585-7451 or ambyrne@verizon.net.
UTO's Vision

We will significantly impact the lives of women and children because of Christ's love.

To achieve this vision, UTO will focus particularly on projects that implement significant change toward alleviating profound human suffering that the Millennium Development Goals address. Our work will directly impact the lives of women and children.

UTO will continue our historic mission to address compelling human need and expand the mission and ministry of the church.

UTO is a spiritual and financial partner in the mission work of The Episcopal Church, through every person in every pew.

Daily Thanks Improves Daily Life.

UTO's Mission

Is to expand the circle of thankful people.

To achieve this mission, we encourage daily prayers, offerings, and awareness of the abundance of God's blessings.

UTO's Values

- Thanksgiving -- for joy, blessings and challenges.
- Generosity -- all offerings are granted.
- Mission -- to expand the church.
- Ministry -- to meet compelling human needs.

Important UTO Dates:

Friday, December 3, 2010- Application submission deadline to the Diocesan offices for review by the UTO Committee.  Hearings may be scheduled for mid-December if appropriate.

January 28, 2011: We will make our parish offerings from fall Sunday ingathering at the Diocesan Convention in January.

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UTO Prayer

Heavenly God, Source of all creation, all love, all true joy; accept we pray, these outward signs of our profound and continuing thankfulness for all of life. Bless those who will benefit from these gifts through the Outreach of United Thank Offering, and keep each one of us ever thankful for all the blessings of joy and challenge that come our way, through him who is the greatest gift and blessing of all, Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

Recent UTO Grant Recipients

St. Luke's Church, Hope - $27,610
Haven of Hope for Kids
Good Shepherd, Fort Lee - $25,000
Outreach to Hispanic HIV/AIDS Community
All Saints', Hoboken - $7,500
Jubilee Family Center
St. John's Community Development Corporation, Booton - $11,300
Summer Child-care Program
St. Peter's Haven, Clifton  - $10,000
Family Support Case Manager
St. Philip's Academy, Newark  - $15,000
Computer Lab
Isaiah House, East Orange - $15,000
Teen Mother's Assistance Program
St. Paul's Community Development Corporation, Paterson - $26,662
New Directions: Life and Hope for Prostitutes
Episcopal Community Development Corporation, Newark  - $25,000
Samaritan Project: Lead Abatement and Testing Program

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