Broadman Church Supplies
Broadman RemembranceWare Brass Offering Plate, Red Felt
Metal offering plate in a brass finish with a red felt pad, from the RemembranceWare line that matches Broadman communion trays.
Sacred Vessels & Metalware
Offering Plates & Altar Vases
Offering plates and baskets are passed along the pews for the collection, and altar vases hold the flowers placed near the altar or tabernacle. Plates here are stainless steel in silver, brass or gold finish, 10 to 12 inches across. A felt pad in the center quiets coins. Alternatives are a velvet bag on a wooden handle and lined wicker baskets. Vases are solid brass, with the San Pietro vase at 15 inches including a coated liner.
Count the aisles and order a plate for each usher, matching the finish to the communion trays. Needzo and Kritkin plates come with removable felt pads; the Kritkin set includes four pad colors for the liturgical seasons. Broadman's RemembranceWare plate matches its trays and cup fillers. Choose the velvet bag or wicker baskets where ushers pass the collection hand to hand. Buy altar vases in pairs so the arrangement flanks the cross or tabernacle evenly.
11 offering plates & altar vases
The nine items below include five offering plates, a velvet collection bag, a pair of wicker baskets and two brass altar flower vases.
Autom
Autom Brass Tone Offering Plate with Purple Felt
Brass tone offering plate with a purple felt pad from Autom; the listing gives no dimensions or material details.
Needzo
Needzo Stainless Steel Offering Plate, Burgundy Felt, 12 in
Silver plated stainless steel offering plate 12 inches across with a removable burgundy felt pad that quiets coins and envelopes.
Kritkin
Kritkin Stainless Offering Plate with 4 Felt Pads, 10 in
Polished stainless steel plate about 10 inches across and 2 inches high with four cross-embroidered felt pads in red, blue, green and purple.
Steadfast Selections
Steadfast Selections Stainless Offering Plate, Blue Pad
Stainless steel offering plate with a blue pad, sold singly to match the maker's stackable communion trays and bread plates.
MaMeMi
MaMeMi Velvet Offering Bag with Brass Rim and Wood Handle
Burgundy velvet collection bag 5.11 inches in diameter with a brass rim and a wooden handle for passing along the pews.
FillTouch
FillTouch Wicker Offering Baskets with Liners, 12 in (2)
Two handwoven wicker baskets 12 inches across and 4 inches high, one red and one blue, each with a removable polyester liner.
Religious Supply Center
Religious Supply Center Altar Flower Vase
Altar flower vase from Religious Supply Center, item RW610; the listing gives no dimensions, finish or liner details.
San Pietro
San Pietro Solid Brass Altar Flower Vase, 15 in
Solid polished brass altar vase measuring 15 by 5 by 3 inches with a detailed base and coated liner for fresh arrangements.
BROADMAN CHURCH SUPPLIES
Broadman RemembranceWare Offering Plate, Green Felt
Stainless steel offering plate in silver with a green felt lining, from the same RemembranceWare line as the communion trays.
Tioncy
Tioncy Red Velvet Offering Bags, Set of 2
Two lined red velvet offering bags on 13.78 in wooden handles, each with a 5.71 in opening and 11.42 in depth.
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The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
Questions before you order
What size offering plate is standard?
Most church offering plates measure 12 inches across, as the Needzo plate does, with a depth of about 2 inches. The Kritkin plate is slightly smaller at 10 inches. A plate this size passes easily between pews and holds envelopes from a row of about 20 people.
Why do offering plates have felt pads?
The felt pad in the center absorbs the sound of coins dropping on metal and keeps envelopes from sliding. Pads are usually removable so they can be cleaned or changed. Red and burgundy are the common colors; Kritkin supplies blue, green and purple pads as well for seasonal use.
How are stainless and brass tone plates cleaned?
Remove the felt pad, then wipe the plate with a damp cloth and dry it. Silver stainless steel tolerates mild dish soap. Brass tone and gold finishes are plated, so avoid abrasive polish and dishwashers. Felt pads can be brushed or spot cleaned and left to dry flat.
Do brass altar vases need a liner?
Yes, for fresh flowers. Water and plant stems tarnish and pit brass, so a liner of glass, plastic or coated metal protects the vase. The San Pietro vase includes a coated liner. For vases sold without one, use a plastic insert or a glass jar that fits inside the neck.