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

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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.

Dreams Are Realized through Education

Published On: December 1, 2021

YGM 2022: January 30. Mission & Service partners help young people complete their education and stay in school.

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Haiti: How Your Generosity Is Helping

Published On: December 1, 2021

YGM 2022: January 23. Since August 2014, your generous gifts to the Haiti Emergency Appeal have been helping people rebuild their lives.

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Theological Education Provides a Roadmap to Vitality

Published On: December 1, 2021

YGM 2022: January 16. Through its Congregational Vitality Initiative, VST is working hard to identify the challenges congregations are facing and help them see what the future might look like.

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A Better World: One Water Project at a Time

Published On: December 1, 2021

YGM 2022: January 9. Today―Baptism of Jesus Sunday—is a good day to consider our relationship with water.

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A Step toward Peace

Published On: October 21, 2021

M4M 2021: November 7. Every step we take to support Palestinian families like Leila’s brings us a step closer to peace and justice.

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