One half of the offering received during September will go to COPE (Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn), a multi-denominational nonprofit organization of twelve churches in and near Elkhorn. Their mission is to provide and connect resources for those whose needs are currently greater than their means. To nominate an organization for our Share the Plate … Continue reading September Share the Plate: COPE

One half of the offering received during August will go to the Nebraska Humane Society.  Their mission is to protect, save, and enrich the lives of animals in the communities they serve.  They provide education, give sanctuary to animals, encourage adoptions and promote responsible pet ownership. By providing animal control services to much of the metro … Continue reading Share the Plate for August: Nebraska Humane Society

One half of the offering received during July will go to the reEnergize Program to help low income homeowners make energy savings upgrades to their homes.  Funded by a U.S. Department of Energy grant, the reEnergize Program is a collaboration between Omaha and Lincoln to build energy smart communities. Participants in the program receive $3,000 … Continue reading July Share the Plate: reEnergize Program

One half of the offering received during June will go to Project Interfaith, promoting dialogue and healthy relationships between people of different faiths or no faith at all, to increase understanding and awareness of differences as well as build relationships.  Project Interfaith dismantles stereotypes, furthers understanding, and increases outreach to better engage a broader range … Continue reading Share the Plate for June – Project Interfaith

One half of the offering received during May will go to the residents of Thurman, Iowa, who experienced a major tornado in mid-April and have pulled together as a community to rebuild.  Our donation will be sent to the First State Bank of Tabor, designated to the victim’s fund that has been established for the … Continue reading Share the Plate for May: Thurman, IA

One half of the offering received during April will go to Food Bank for the Heartland.  Food is a basic human necessity, yet many don’t know where their next meal is coming from, especially during this time of high unemployment and cutbacks in social services.  Food Bank for the Heartland seeks to eliminate hunger in … Continue reading April: Food Bank for the Heartland

One half of the offering received during March will go to The Tom Mahony Pride Prom.  For seven years, the Pride Prom has been held for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and their allies.  Attendance has grown to three hundred last year, allowing youth a special place to feel safe and celebrated, and where … Continue reading March: Tom Mahony Pride Prom

One half of the offering received during February will be given to Siena/Francis House.  Siena/Francis House provides emergency overnight shelter to men, women, and women with children, food to the homeless, clothing, case management outreach services, and a residential addiction recovery program.  To nominate an organization for our Share the Plate program, visit the church … Continue reading February: Siena/Francis House

One half of the offering received during January will be given to Together, Inc. of Omaha, a local non-profit, homelessness prevention agency.  Clients are working families, single parents, and others who struggle to put food on the table.  Together, Inc. provides food, counseling for social services, help with rent payments, bus tickets to work, computer … Continue reading January: Together, Inc.

One half of the offering received during December will be given to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund.  The Fund assists people in need, offers scholarships and funding for education and development, and purchases unbudgeted items for the church’s needs.  Historically, this fund has been used primarily to pay for needs for people connected to the congregation.  … Continue reading December: Minister’s Discretionary Fund