Each Sunday, the offertory plate collection is shared between UUCT and a designated non-profit organization. These organizations are nominated by UUCT Members and Supporting Friends. Each non-profit organization must meet the following criteria:

• The organization is nominated by a UUCT Member or Supporting Friend who has an active connection to the organization.

• The organization serves the local Big Bend Area.

• The Mission must support areas such as Food Justice, Housing Justice, Racial Justice, Gender Rights, Healthcare Reform or Environmental Justice, etc.

• The organization receiving funds must be a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

Please note: Organizations currently funded by Share the Plate must be renominated to be considered for 2026-2027. 

The Member or Supporting Friend will champion their organization by 

1. writing a brief statement to be shared via the Meridian newsletter and church social media, and
2. making a 2–4-minute presentation during worship service on the appropriate Sundays.

You may also invite a representative from the organization to make a presentation at the church.

This past year, recipients included food distribution centers like Manna on Meridian, homeless services like the Kearney Center, and racial justice proponents like the Tallahassee NAACP.

We invite you to become a Share the Plate champion for a local non-profit organization that you support. If your group is added to our program, you will be raising its profile and financial resources.

The application form is online. Please click this link to apply:  2026-27 Share the Plate Application Form Paper copies of the application form are available in the back of the Sanctuary.  Please submit applications by February 27, 2026.

For more information contact: sharetheplate@uutallhassee.org.