Suppers for Six
Build Deeper Community at Boise First UCC
What’s Suppers for Six?
Suppers for Six is a rotating dinner group designed to help people connect over a shared meal. It’s about building new friendships, deepening old ones, and including others in a meaningful way — all around the table.
How does it work?
Participants are grouped into trios of households — couples, families, or individuals — and those groupings remain the same over time.
Each group meets once per quarter (every 3 months), sharing a meal together and rotating responsibilities for hosting and contributing dishes.
This gives everyone time to plan, keeps it low-pressure, and allows relationships to grow steadily over time.
is this just for couples or families?
Not at all! Singles are warmly welcomed. We often pair two singles together to form one "unit" for meal responsibility rotation, ensuring everyone is included and involved.
do I need to be a great cook or social butterfly?
Definitely not! You can keep your dishes simple (store-bought works too!), and the emphasis is on connection, not perfection.
what does the gathering look like?
Each group decides together, but typically one household hosts and provides the main dish, while the others bring sides, salad, vegetables, or dessert. Some groups also enjoy games or light entertainment afterward, while others just relax and chat.
Fill out the form and let us know if you’re willing to host at least once. Remember: you’re not committing to host every time — just one of the three gatherings!
How Are Responsibilities Divided?
Each household or pair rotates one of three roles:
1. Host + Main Dish:
◦ Picks the date and time
◦ Provides the main course
◦ Decides if it’s kid-friendly or not
◦ Communicates any dietary restrictions
2. Salad & Side Dishes:
◦ Great for those new to the group or not ready to host yet
◦ Easy to keep simple or creative
3. Vegetables & Dessert:
◦ Fun and flexible; store-bought or homemade options both work
FAQ
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Who decides the date and whether kids are invited?
The host for that month chooses the date and whether the evening is kid-friendly or adults-only.
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Why does everyone bring a dish?
It lightens the load for the host and gives everyone a way to contribute. People feel more connected when they can bring something to share.
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How are groups organized?
We’ll group participants into trios and assign the first host. Hosts will then contact their group to coordinate the first gathering, ideally early in the quarter.
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What if I can’t or don’t want to host?
Hosting isn’t required to participate. We understand space or time can be concerns. Alternatives include:
• Hosting outdoors (weather permitting)
• Asking guests to bring chairs or help with setup
• Meeting at a restaurant
• Using a common space like a church fellowship hall
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What’s the big picture?
Sharing meals builds community. It opens doors to deeper relationships, helps newcomers feel welcome, and creates space for discovering one another’s gifts and stories.