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Click here for an overview of deadlines and program dates for 2026-2027.
UTO creates formation materials annually for fall and Lent, in addition to evergreen resources for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and general gratitude practices.
Ordering UTO materials
Order your UTO materials here. See the handout to the right (or below for the ordering deadlines for the 2026-2027 program year. Please note: formation kits are limited and to ensure that you get yours, please order by the deadlines listed. After the deadline, the kits will remain in the shop until sold out. UTO will not ship materials in December 2026, June and July 2027.
August
10
Monday, August 10, 2026
Fall Materials Now Available to Download and Order
Order your Fall kits by September 18 for shipping by September 29. After the deadline, the shop will continue to show kits as available until the sell out or you can download them for free using the button below.
August
22
Saturday, July 22, 2026 @ 10a Eastern Time
UTO Leaders Summer Quarterly Check In and Chat: Grant Process Support Training
Our summer quarterly gathering is open to anyone who is planning to support applicants locally with the UTO grant process. We’ll go through all of the materials, answer questions, share ideas on how to support people through the process, and walk you through the timeline for the 2027 grant process.
August
25
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
UTO Grant Process Open Office Hours
This year, UTO grant applicants can schedule 30 minutes to work on their application with staff and or board members. Please visit the apply page to learn more about the grant process and to sign up for office hours. Note: please only sign up for one meeting at a time.
September
4
Monday, September 4-8, 2026
UTO Office Closed – Labor Day and Vacation
UTO Office Closed.
September
4
Friday, September 4, 2026
2026 UTO Grant Inital Reports Due
For those who received UTO grants in 2026, initial reports are due. Please use the button below to learn more about the reporting process and to submit your report.
September
10
Thursday, September 10, 2026
UTO Grant Process Open Office Hours
This year, UTO grant applicants can schedule 30 minutes to work on their application with staff and or board members. Please visit the apply page to learn more about the grant process and to sign up for office hours. Note: please only sign up for one meeting at a time.
September
18
Friday, September 18, 2026
Deadline to Order Fall Materials
Order your Fall kits by September 18 for shipping by September 29. After the deadline, the shop will continue to show kits as available until the sell out or you can download them for free using the button below.
October
3
Saturday, October 3, 2026 9a-Noon
UTO Grant Process Open Office Hours
This year, UTO grant applicants can schedule 30 minutes to work on their application with staff and or board members. Please visit the apply page to learn more about the grant process and to sign up for office hours. Note: please only sign up for one meeting at a time.
October
17
Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 10:30a Eastern Time
UTO Leaders Fall Quarterly Check In and Chat: Formation, Gratitude, and the Eucharist
Our fall quarterly gathering is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about how gratitude and the Eucharist go hand in hand, and how this informs our work at UTO. We’ll also have time for announcements, sharing, and more.
October
22
October 22-23, 2026
UTO Office Closed
UTO Office Closed for Staff Vacation Days
October
30
Friday, October 30, 2026
Lent Materials Now Available to Download and Order
Order your Lenten kits by January 15 for shipping by January 29. After the deadline, the shop will continue to show kits as available until the sell out or you can download them for free using the button below.
November
18
Saturday, November 18, 2026 10a-3p
UTO Grant Process Open Office Hours
This year, UTO grant applicants can schedule 30 minutes to work on their application with staff and or board members. Please visit the apply page to learn more about the grant process and to sign up for office hours. Note: please only sign up for one meeting at a time.
November
30
Monday, November 30, 2026
2026 UTO Grant Mid-Year Reports Due
For those who received UTO grants in 2026, mid-year reports are due. Please use the button below to learn more about the reporting process and to submit your report.
December
4
Friday, December 4, 2026 at 5p Eastern time
Deadline for the First Stage of the 2027 UTO Grant Process
Please see the UTO Grant application page to learn more about the process. For this first deadline, all those inside the United States need to submit materials to their diocese. For those outside of the United States, you need to submit your materials. to the UTO office. Please note that all deadlines are inflexible.
December
7
December 7-January 1
UTO Office Closed
UTO Office Closed for Staff Vacation Days.
Please note: the Offices of the Presiding Bishop will be closed from December 24-January 1.
December
11
Friday, December 11, 2026
Deadline to Postmark Checks for the 2026 Ingathering
If you are mailing a paper check, please make sure it postmarked by December 11th and sent to the St. Louis, MO address (not New York).
December
31
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Deadline for Online Donations for 2026
Don’t forget your yearend offering to UTO! Online donations can be made until midnight on December 31st.
January
8
Friday, January 8, 2027 at 5p Eastern time
Deadline for the Second Stage of the 2027 UTO Grant Process
Please see the UTO Grant application page to learn more about the process. All materials at this stage are submitted to UTO. If you do not meet this deadline you cannot continue in the process. Please note that all deadlines are inflexible.
January
9
Saturday, January 9, 2027 @ 10:30a Eastern Time
UTO Leaders Winter Quarterly Check In and Chat: Celebrating Julia Chester Emery and a look ahead to General Convention
Our winter quarterly gathering is open to all of our UTO leaders and members. We’ll celebrate the feast day of our founder, Julia Chester Emery, have an update about our Lenten programming and a look ahead to General Convention. We’ll also have time for announcements, sharing, and more.
January
15
Friday, January 15, 2027
Deadline to Order Lenten Materials
Order your Lenten kits by January 15 for shipping by January 29. After the deadline, the shop will continue to show kits as available until the sell out or you can download them for free using the button below.
February
5
Friday, February 5, 2027 at 5p Eastern time
Deadline for the Final Stage of the 2027 UTO Grant Process
Please see the UTO Grant application page to learn more about the process. All materials at this stage are submitted to UTO. If you do not meet the previous deadline, you cannot continue in the process. Please note that all deadlines are inflexible.
February
16
Tuesday, February 16, 2027 at Noon Eastern time
UTO Lenten Book Club
Please join us for our annual Lenten Book Group. More information can be found using the link below.
February
23
Tuesday, February 23, 2027 at Noon Eastern time
UTO Lenten Book Club
Please join us for our annual Lenten Book Group. More information can be found using the link below.
March
1
Monday, March 1, 2027
2026 UTO Grant Recipients: Deadline to Apply for an Extension
For those who received UTO grants in 2026, if they need additional time to complete their project, the deadline to ask for more time is today. Please use the button below to learn more about the reporting process and to submit your report.
March
2
Tuesday, March 2, 2027 at Noon Eastern time
UTO Lenten Book Club
Please join us for our annual Lenten Book Group. More information can be found using the link below.
March
9
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at Noon Eastern time
UTO Lenten Book Club
Please join us for our annual Lenten Book Group. More information can be found using the link below.
March
16
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Annual Lenten Webinar
Join us for a panel discussion on our Lenten theme.
June
11
Friday, June 11, 2027
2027 UTO Grant Recipients Announced!
Check back on (or after) the 11th to see who received UTO grants this year!
June
1-31
June 2027
UTO Materials Shipment Vacation
Due to General Convention, all orders placed prior to June 1st will be mailed by August 15th. Please plan accordingly!
July
1-11
July 1-11, 2027
General Convention, DOK Triennial
UTO will be present at General Convention and the DOK Triennial Gathering in Arizona. More information coming soon.
July
1-31
July 2027
UTO Materials Shipment Vacation
Due to General Convention, all orders placed prior to June 1st will be mailed by August 15th. Please plan accordingly!
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