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.

A sunset behind Hillcrest United Church

Steady Presence on the Northern Landscape

Published On: February 23, 2026

MandS 2026: March 29. Through Mission and Service, Hillcrest United Church is part of a wider movement of hope.

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Participants with Asian Rural Institute harvest crops

Local Knowledge, Global Transformation

Published On: February 23, 2026

MandS 2026: March 22. When we give, we’re investing in leaders who will nourish communities for many years to come.

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Silver Spire United Church

A Steady Flow of Care

Published On: February 23, 2026

MandS 2026: March 15. Through Mission and Service, we’re helping Silver Spire United Church ensure that dignity is not an afterthought, but a priority.

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Purple crocus flowers in snow

Partnership in Bloom

Published On: February 23, 2026

MandS 2026: March 8. Our generosity supports partners as they show up, day in and day out, wherever there is need.

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Five older African women are seated on the porch of a building holding parcels and shopping bags.

Grandmothers Leading with Love

Published On: February 23, 2026

MandS 2026: March 1. Through partnership with leaders at St. Paul’s University in Kenya, Mission and Service helps create a space where love has the final word.

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Group of smiling children make the peace sign with their hands

Where Play Builds Community

Published On: January 20, 2026

MandS 2026: February 22. The Tomken Grove Afterschool Program creates a recreational space outside of school where neighbourhood kids can spend time together in an electronics-free environment.

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A man sits with a small child in his lap

Support That Grows with Families

Published On: January 20, 2026

MandS 2026: February 15. London Community Chaplaincy provides a welcoming and safe social setting for adults to connect and grow as parents.

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Two women braid sweetgrass at the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre

Shared Healing and Cultural Renewal

Published On: January 20, 2026

MandS 2026: February 8. Your generosity makes gatherings like Mamawe Ota Askihk possible, creating space for cultural renewal, healing, and deep connection across generations.

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Tracks form a heart in the snow

The Heart of Winter

Published On: January 20, 2026

MandS 2026: February 1. This time of year can feel long. But it’s also a reminder that care is deeply needed.

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A selection of frozen foods at Brunswick Street Mission

Where Neighbours Meet

Published On: December 12, 2025

MandS 2026: January 25. Your support fuels the spirit of community, dignity, and choice at Brunswick Street Mission.

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