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 Path toward Healing: Murray Pruden’s Work

Published On: December 20, 2022

YGM 2023: June 18. Supported by Mission & Service, the Rev. Murray Pruden has made significant gains in building relationships of trust and healing between the church and Indigenous communities.

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Working with Young Leaders: Amy Crawford’s Work

Published On: December 20, 2022

YGM 2023: July 9. Amy Crawford has been doing ministry with youth and young adults for almost 30 years, and she’s never been more excited about the future for youth leadership in the church.

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A swaddled infant representing Jesus lies in a wicker basket lined with straw, their parents' hands resting on the edge of the basket.

A Mission & Service Christmas Message

Published On: November 3, 2022

YGM 2022: December 25. May God’s wonder and grace enfold you and those you love this Christmas season.

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Three laughing little girls crowd around a microphone one is holding while a little boy looks on.

Your Generosity Supports Life-Changing Arts Programs for Children

Published On: November 3, 2022

YGM 2022: December 18. For hundreds of children in Colombia, arts programs supported through your Mission & Service gifts teach children about their rights, give them an opportunity to express themselves, and promote peace-making and gender justice.

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Jonisha Lewinson, a teenage girl dressed in a grey hoodie, sits on a couch holding her smartphone

Anti-Racism App Developed by Young Adults Set to Launch

Published On: November 3, 2022

YGM 2022: December 11. Your generosity through Mission & Service supports the leadership of young adults like Jonisha Lewinson who are actively using their talent and skill to change our world for the better. Thank you!

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Cover of the 2022-2023 Gifts with Vision print catalogue showing girls in Damascus playing a game outdoors with highrise apartment buildings in the background.

Gifts with Vision Solves the What-to-Buy Dilemma

Published On: November 3, 2022

YGM 2022: December 4. Every Gift with Vision provides support for a specific Mission & Service partner offering a unique project. Without Mission & Service, Gifts with Vision projects would not be possible. Thank you for supporting both.

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A man holding the hand of his young daughter, who's about 3 years old, walk away from the camera on a forest path.

Becoming Their Child’s Hero

Published On: October 20, 2022

YGM 2022: November 20. No one knows how many children in Canada are affected by the incarceration of a parent. Parkland Restorative Justice, a Mission & Service partner, runs an eight-week parenting course for male inmates so kids can get their dads back.

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The words No! War are painted three times in yellow and orange on a wall.

Mission & Service Partner Urges Banning Killer Robots

Published On: October 20, 2022

YGM 2022: November 6. Your generosity through Mission & Service supports the work of the World Council of Churches in urging governments to ban autonomous weapons systems.

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A small seedling sprouts from the earth.

Falling in Love with Earth

Published On: September 19, 2022

YGM 2022: October 30. Your gifts through Mission & Service support unique, transformative ministries like Green Exodus.

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A man standing in a truck hands stacks of boxed food to a woman on the ground.

Update: Your Generosity at Work in Ukraine

Published On: September 19, 2022

YGM 2022: October 23. Your generosity is helping to provide life-saving support to people affected by the war in Ukraine through our global partnerships.

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