Events
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Click here for an overview of deadlines and program dates for 2026-2027.
UTO creates free formation resources for congregations to use in the Fall or during Lent (in addition to downloadable materials for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas), you can order your materials here.
UTO will also provide your diocese with a free kit of materials for a booth at Diocesan Convention. UTO Diocesan Convention kits ship on or around the 20th of the month. This year, the theme is on past UTO Grant Sites in your diocese, please order your kit as soon as possible so we have time to customize your materials.
August
22
Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 11a Eastern Time
UTO Leaders Summer Quarterly Check In and Chat
Topic: The 2027 Grant Process
Join us for our quarterly UTO leaders gathering. This quarter, we’ll go over the 2027 grant process and we’ll have a presentation from our fall formation materials which were designed to help connect grants projects with everyday things our children might be thankful for.
September
4
Friday, September 4, 2026
2026 Grant Initial Reports Due
If you received a UTO grant in 2026, your inital report is due today. This report will be used in our Giving Tuesday Campaign, so please follow UTO on social media to hear about the projects underway with the support of UTO.
September
18
Friday, September 18, 2026
Deadline to Order Fall Formation Kits
Order your Fall Formation kits by September 18 for shipping by September 29. If you miss the deadline, please email Heather to see if there are extra materials available or you can download them for free.
October
17
Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 11a Eastern Time
UTO Leaders Fall Quarterly Check In and Chat
Topic: The Great Thanksgiving and UTO
Join us for our quarterly UTO leaders gathering for all current, past, or future parish and diocesan UTO leaders. This quarter, we’ll have a presentation on the Eucharist. More information coming soon.
December
4
Friday, December 4, 2026
First Deadline for the 2027 UTO Grant Process
If you plan on applying for funds during the 2027 Grant Process, please read the “apply” page carefully as it has changed from years past. Today, applications from outside of the United States are due to UTO, and applications inside the United States are due to your diocese.
December
11
Friday, December 11, 2026
Deadline to send all UTO Ingathering Checks
If you plan to donate via check (or send your parish ingathering check) please do so by December 11th to ensure that it is counted in time.
December
31
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Deadline to Donate Online to Support the 2027 Grant Process
Feeling grateful as the year comes to a close? Make your yearend donation to UTO via the button below, or the “give” button at the top right.
January
8
Friday, January 8, 2027 at 5p Eastern Time
Second Deadline for the 2027 UTO Grant Process
If you plan on applying for funds during the 2027 Grant Process, please read the “apply” page carefully as it has changed from years past. Today, application drafts are due.
January
9
Saturday, January 9, 2027 @ 11a Eastern Time
UTO Leaders Winter Quarterly Check In and Chat
Topic: Julia Chester Emery Feast Day
Join us for our quarterly UTO leaders gathering for all current, past, or future parish and diocesan UTO leaders. This quarter, we’ll celebrate our founder, Julia Chester Emery and learn a bit more about the history of UTO. More information coming soon.
January
15
Friday, January 15, 2027
Deadline to Order Lenten Formation Kits
Order your Lenten Formation kits by January 15th for shipping by January 29. If you miss the deadline, please email Heather to see if there are extra materials available or you can download them for free.
February
5
Friday, February 5, 2027 at 5p Eastern Time
Final Deadline for the 2027 UTO Grant Process
If you plan on applying for funds during the 2027 Grant Process, please read the “apply” page carefully as it has changed from years past. Today, final applications are due from those who met the earlier deadlines.
February
16
Tuesdays at Noon Eastern
Lenten Book Club
Join us for our annual Lenten book club! More information coming soon!
March
23
Date and Time Coming Soon
Lenten Webinar
Join us for our annual Lenten webinar featuring a panel of experts talking about gratitude and our Lenten programming focus.
June
TBD
Date to be announced soon
2027 UTO Grant Recipients Announced!
Check back to see who received UTO grants in 2027!
June
4
June 4, 2027
Final Day to Order UTO Materials before General Convention
Due to the demands of General Convention, UTO will stop mailing materials after June 4. All orders placed prior June 4th will be mailed by June 10th. All orders placed after that will be shipped in August due to staff travel and vacation time. Please plan accordingly!
July
1-8
July 1-8, 2027
UTO At General Convention in Pheonix, Arizona
Catch up with UTO during General Convention! More information coming soon.
August
2
August 2, 2027
UTO Material Shippments Begin Again!
Waiting on supplies? All orders submitted over the summer will begin shipping in August. The Shop will also be updated with materials from General Convention.
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