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

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! 

You can now find the latest stories on the United Church Foundation site.

Pursuing Peace

MandS 2026: July 26. Our generosity through Mission and Service helps programs that inspire peace and learning, including the Minority Youth Forum,… continue reading

Shared Wonder

MandS 2026: July 19. Together, we support United Church camps that nurture faith, foster community, and invite young people to encounter God's love… continue reading

Reverence and Service

MandS 2026: July 12. Our faith at work can have lasting impacts through the years, as it has on Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin, a Christian girls’ school in… continue reading

Grace at the Gate

MandS 2026: July 5. The Joint Christian Committee for Social Service in Lebanon provides a kindergarten for refugee children aged 3 to 6: a happy and… continue reading

Caring for Caregivers

MandS 2026: June 28. The Northern Indigenous Ministers Retreat is entering its third year, offering a much-needed opportunity to pause, to grieve,… continue reading

Campfires and Confidence

MandS 2026: June 21. For 60 years, Arthur Kidston Memorial Camp has been a place where children and youth can unplug from screens, connect with… continue reading

Making Joyful Noise

MandS 2026: June 14. Music programs help young people develop confidence, and encourage teamwork, creativity, and self-expression while offering a… continue reading

Created and Loved

MandS 2026: June 7. Many 2S and LGBTQIA+ people still face discrimination, isolation, and violence. The work of building truly welcoming communities… continue reading

Leaders in the Making

Published On: September 10, 2026

MandS Stories: September 6. Camp Kee-Mo-Kee's senior summer staff are blossoming in their leadership with a dedicated support member.

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FOOD4FUN

Published On: September 10, 2026

MandS Stories: September 13. Westminster United Church in Orangeville, ON is helping children discover the joy of cooking, gardening, and being part of a welcoming community.

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Crossing Class Lines

Published On: September 10, 2026

MandS 2026: September 20. In a time when many people feel increasingly isolated and divided, we have witnessed how something as ordinary as sharing a meal can become an extraordinary act of community building.

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Restoring Sacred Connections

Published On: September 10, 2026

MandS 2026: September 27. In Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, healing happens in many forms. The Healing with Horses program brings people together to connect with one another, the land, and the gentle and powerful strength of horses.

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Nourishing Students

Published On: July 22, 2026

MandS 2026: August 30. The Ecumenical Chaplaincy at Brock University in Ontario is responding to student food insecurity with a practical ministry of care.

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Faithful Futures

Published On: July 22, 2026

MandS 2026: August 23. The Hub Community Network is creating welcoming spaces where youth and young adults can find connection, community, and a deeper understanding of God's inclusive love.

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Breaking the Silence

Published On: July 22, 2026

MandS 2026: August 16. Breaking the Silence (BTS) works with Maya and Xinka partners to provide opportunities to join human rights delegations and placements in Guatemala.

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A Girls' School that Grows

Published On: July 22, 2026

MandS 2026: August 9. In Zambia, People’s Action Forum (PAF) has been supporting girls’ education through its Girls’ Action Forum program.

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Threads of Identity

Published On: July 22, 2026

MandS 2026: August 2. Mamohkamatowin Spiritual Community Inc. is helping Indigenous people reconnect with culture and community through a ribbon skirt-making program.

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Belonging without Barriers

Published On: April 20, 2026

MandS 2026: May 31. At Pearce Williams Summer Camp & Retreat Facility, inclusion is part of the foundation.

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