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

Two women sitting in a church pew.
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.

Sue, a client at the Wesley care unit, looks out a window

Healing with Compassion: Sue’s Story at Wesley

Published On: June 17, 2025

MandS 2025: July 27. Partnered with Mission and Service, the Wesley special care unit offers transformative support to those building a better future for themselves and their families.

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Sacred Care for Those Who Carry the Weight

Published On: June 17, 2025

MandS 2025: July 20. Your help provides healing space for those who carry the grief of entire communities.

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Moderator and General Secretary dedicate the Mohawk Bible

Words That Carry the Spirit

Published On: June 17, 2025

MandS 2025: July 13. In a historic moment, a newly translated Mohawk Bible was formally dedicated at the Centennial Celebration in St. John's, NL.

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Guests and choir at the Centennial Service in Gower Street United Church

100 Years of Spirit and Song

Published On: June 17, 2025

MandS 2025: July 6. On Sunday, June 8th, Gower Street United Church in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, was alive with joyful celebration.

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A woman with a horse in the equine therapy program

Healing with Horses

Published On: May 14, 2025

MandS 2025: June 29. With your generosity, programs like Healing with Horses can continue to grow and offer life-changing opportunities for healing, connection, and cultural reconnection.

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Two women braid sweetgrass at the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre

Gathering to Remember, Reconnect, and Renew

Published On: May 14, 2025

MandS 2025: June 22. Your generosity makes gatherings like Mamawe Ota Askihk possible, creating space for cultural renewal, healing, and deep connection across generations.

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Aerial view of a lake and forest

A Time to Grieve, a Space to Heal

Published On: May 14, 2025

MandS 2025: June 15. Our ministers are doing sacred work in places where loss is deep and ongoing. They need time to rest. They need space to grieve. And they need to know they are not alone.

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Number 100 and United Church Crest with dates

Still Called. Still Committed. Still Together.

Published On: May 14, 2025

MandS 2025: June 8. As we approach 100 years of being church together, we give thanks for the faithful gifts that have sustained and shaped this ministry. And as we look to the future, we invite you to continue this journey with us.

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Advocating for Sexual and Gender Minorities in Other Countries

Published On: May 14, 2025

MandS 2025: June 1. Your gifts for Mission and Service help shelter refugees as they escape repressive governments. Twelve countries have jurisdictions in which the death penalty is imposed or at least a possibility for private, consensual, same-sex sexual activity.

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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.

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