Mission and Service Stories (formerly Minutes for Mission)

Meet United Church generosity in action through stories you can share in person or on social media.

Credit: Simon Chambers/ACT Alliance

Mission and Service Stories (formerly called Minutes for Mission) are for sharing with our faithful supporters to show them the amazing work their gifts make possible. These stories can be used in services, in newsletters, and in face-to-face conversations. The more they're shared, the more people will understand just how life-changing Mission and Service is! To see videos of some of the work visit our YouTube channel.

Actors on stage in the Bunk 7 theatrical production

A Story of Cultural Resilience

Published On: April 11, 2025

MandS 2025: May 25. Storytelling has always been a powerful way to preserve history, share experiences, and shape understanding.

Rooted in History, Reaching for Tomorrow

Published On: April 11, 2025

MandS 2025: May 18. For decades, through changing times and shifting needs, Mission and Service has connected us to one another across the miles and has strengthened our call to live out God’s love in tangible, meaningful ways.

Multicoloured mural on an interior wall with a heart-shaped Pride flag and people in different colours circling it.

Learning About God’s Love

Published On: April 11, 2025

MandS 2025: May 11. Queer Kid Bible Camp is a unique and affirming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth within the framework of spirituality that was started by Mission and Service partner Silver Spire United Church in St. Catharines, Ontario.

The Mohawk Bible has a purple cover with Indigenous art stamped in gold

Faith in Every Word: The Mohawk Bible Translation

Published On: April 11, 2025

MandS 2025: May 4. Your gifts to Mission and Service allow projects that preserve language and culture to flourish.

Several young adults work together in a group

Changing the Narrative: Young Voices for Climate Justice

Published On: March 11, 2025

MandS 2025: April 27. The "Youth Leading Change: Climate Justice through Cultural Movement" workshop in Bangladesh aims to raise awareness among young people about climate challenges and empower them to take local actions.