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

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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.

The Rev B Silpa Rani

Breaking Barriers: Women in Theology and Leadership

Published On: February 11, 2025

MandS 2025: March 30. The Rev. B. Silpa Rani is actively encouraging women to pursue theological education and engage in leadership roles.

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Purple crocus flowers in snow

Springtime of the Spirit

Published On: February 11, 2025

MandS 2025: March 23. Mission and Service partners are like the first flowers of spring—blooming where they are needed most.

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Two Zambian women walk along a road carrying large metal tubs on their heads.

Building Climate Resiliency

Published On: February 11, 2025

MandS 2025: March 16. In Zambia, Women for Change works to improve conditions in rural communities by empowering women and girls.

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A graphic of a pie with the words more pie please

PIE—Public, Intentional, Explicit Inclusion

Published On: February 11, 2025

MandS 2025: March 9. Every year, Affirm United invites the church to celebrate the full inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in faith communities and beyond.

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Children at an art table

Hope for Mothers, Strength for Families

Published On: February 11, 2025

MandS 2025: March 2. ACT member Hungarian Interchurch Aid welcomes mothers and their children in the “Happy Family” initiative, providing space for healing and resilience.

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A child at a school in Aleppo

Hope in Action

Published On: January 14, 2025

MandS 2025: February 23. Mission and Service partner the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) continues to be hard at work providing hope in Syria.

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Grandmothers attend a workshop in Kenya

When Faith Meets Understanding

Published On: January 14, 2025

MandS 2025: February 16. Workshops in the Rift Valley of Kenya allow grandmothers and pastors to connect and learn about the impacts of HIV and AIDs on families.

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Farmer Jaiprakash Paharia tends his goats

Farming Against the Odds

Published On: January 14, 2025

MandS 2025: February 9. Tearfund Canada and EFICOR support and provide training for farmers in rural India.

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Ilona teaches English to a class in Ukraine

A Classroom of Care

Published On: January 14, 2025

MandS 2025: February 2. In Ukraine, English teacher Ilona is encouraging her learners to enjoy the aspect of social time with one another while learning English.

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A group of adults sitting around a living room

A Network of Hope

Published On: December 12, 2024

MandS 2025: January 26. Each week, London Community Chaplaincy provides a welcoming and safe social setting for adults to connect and grow as parents.

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