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.

Affirming that Gender and Sexuality Are Gifts from God

Published On: April 13, 2023

YGM 2023: May 28. Your Mission & Service gifts help support events that provide safe spaces for activists and Two Spirit or LGBTQIA+ folks to share their personal and collective struggles and gains.

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Rainbow Camp Welcomes 2SLGBTQIA+ Young People and Allies

Published On: April 13, 2023

YGM 2023: May 21. Rainbow Camp has welcomed young people of all sexual identities since 2012. From the beginning, Mission & Service has supported Welcome Friend Association, which runs the camp.

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Moving Forward Together: United against Hate

Published On: April 13, 2023

YGM 2023: May 14. In the face of an alarming increase in violence and misinformation against transgender folks and drag artists, the United against Hate webinar provided ways to support community events that regularly face protests and barriers.

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2022 Mission and Service Results: Thank You!

Published On: March 10, 2023

It is with immense gratitude that we thank everyone who contributed to Mission & Service and the work of the church in 2022.

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Your Generosity Shows Love of Creation

Published On: March 9, 2023

YGM 2023: April 9. Your Mission & Service gifts support the development and delivery of climate initiatives and educational opportunities. Thank you for your generosity.

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Your Generosity Increases Food Security

Published On: March 9, 2023

YGM 2023: April 2. In Zambia, Merit Mabenga has felt the deep impacts of climate change. Thanks to donors like you, she has planted a diverse selection of vegetables and now harvests three times a year.

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Religion in the Service of Humanity

Published On: February 13, 2023

YGM 2023: March 12. Your Mission & Service gifts help leaders in the Middle East and across the world collaborate and promote peaceful dialogue.

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Protecting Love around the World: Michael Blair’s Work

Published On: December 20, 2022

YGM 2023: May 7. The United Church of Canada recognizes that all love―including Two Spirit or LGBTQIA+ relationships―is holy and blessed by God. But those rights do not exist in many parts of the world today.

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Fighting Racism at Home and Abroad: Adele Halliday’s Work

Published On: December 20, 2022

YGM 2023: February 5. Your gifts to Mission & Service support educational initiatives, programs, and partners that work hard to dismantle racism.

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Educating the Ministers of Tomorrow: Jennifer Janzen-Ball’s Work

Published On: December 20, 2022

YGM 2023: March 19. Mission & Service does a surprising amount of development in your local church, recruiting new ministers and funding theological schools. It even shapes the hymn books you sing from every service.

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