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! 

Starting with September, 2026 please see the United Church Foundation site for the latest stories.

Children at Cave Springs Camp paddle a canoe

Wonder and Worship in the Wilderness

Published On: July 15, 2025

MandS 2025: August 3. United Church camps are helping young people grow in spirit, courage, and care.

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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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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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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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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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100th Anniversary | Deep Bold Daring

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.

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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.

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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.

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