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

Two women sitting in a church pew.
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.

Two elderly Inuinnait women laugh along with a younger woman.

Keeping Language and Culture Alive

Published On: August 19, 2025

MandS 2025: September 28. Programs that help preserve language and culture are supported by your compassionate gifts through Mission and Service.

continue reading
Hands holding a loaf of bread

Bread for the Journey

Published On: August 19, 2025

MandS 2025: September 21. As we give thanks for the food we share in our own homes, may we also remember those for whom a full plate is never certain.

continue reading
The words 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism against abstract stained glass

Supporting 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism

Published On: August 19, 2025

MandS 2025: September 14. Through your generosity, the United Church of Canada continues to move toward its vision of becoming an anti-racist church, and toward a world where every person is treated with dignity, equity, and love.

continue reading
Hundreds of people fill an arena in a black and white photo from 1925.

Our Past, Present, and Future

Published On: August 19, 2025

MandS 2025: September 7. For 100 years, people of The United Church of Canada have faithfully come together to follow Jesus and help others.

continue reading
A group of children attending kindergarten class.

Education Shaped by Compassion

Published On: July 15, 2025

MandS 2025: August 31. Education is more than just access to classrooms or books.

continue reading
Waterton United Church with mountains and blue sky

Framed by Creation

Published On: July 15, 2025

MandS 2025: August 24. In places like Waterton, where land and spirit meet, your gifts help make sacred encounters possible.

continue reading
A table with plates of cake

Ladles of Love

Published On: July 15, 2025

MandS 2025: August 17. The annual Soup Luncheon at Spring Park United Church is a living expression of faith in action,

continue reading
General Council 45 - Vision and Dreams

General Council 45

Published On: July 15, 2025

MandS 2025: August 10. When the church gathers in love, listens in faith, and decides with courage, something beautiful is born.

continue reading
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.

continue reading
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.

continue reading