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.

Portrait of Rev. B. Silpa Rani

Empowering Women of the Past, Present, and Future

Published On: September 15, 2023

MandS 2023: October 29. The Rev. B. Silpa Rani is the recipient of a theological education scholarship, which has paved her way forward to eventually join the faculty at Bishop’s College, Kolkata.

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Two Zambian women walk along a road carrying large metal tubs on their heads.

Building Climate Resiliency

Published On: September 15, 2023

MandS 2023: October 22. In Zambia, Women for Change strives to improve conditions in rural communities by empowering women and girls.

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A woman sits smiling in her clothing store surrounded by racks of clothes

Ecumenical Church Loan Fund: Anert's Story

Published On: September 15, 2023

MandS 2023: October 15. After recognizing that her personal savings weren’t meeting the rising needs of her business, Anert turned to a self-help group set up by ECLOF Kenya.

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Seven Indian women dressed in red stand at a podium with their right arms raised.

Geeta’s Story

Published On: September 15, 2023

MandS 2023: October 8. Astha Sansthan’s Association of Strong Women Alone (ASWA) supports thousands of single women from low-income backgrounds in Rajasthan to defend their rights.

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A child, whose face is not shown, is crouched down and planting a seedling in the earth.

Education beyond Classroom Walls

Published On: September 15, 2023

MandS 2023: October 1. The Women and Family Services division at the Church of Christ in Congo provides children with the education and training they need to take charge of their own lives when they leave school.

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Cover of Alf Dumont's book The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge, with these words and the author name against a photo of a river.

Listening and Learning on the Path to Reconciliation

Published On: August 14, 2023

MandS 2023: September 24. Your gifts through Mission and Service help support the creation and publication of work like Alf Dumont’s memoir.

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Image: Head shot of a young Black man against a background in Africa

Breaking Down Barriers to Education

Published On: August 14, 2023

MandS 2023: September 17. Kenya Alliance for Advancement of Children (KAARC) brings together child rights organizations to share information about child protection and safeguarding and helps to support children in schools.

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Three young Muslim girls sit around a table discussing their homework.

Providing Tuition Assistance

Published On: August 14, 2023

MandS 2023: September 10. The Middle East Council of Churches assists Lebanese students and Syrian refugees ages 8‒13 with tuition and fees to secure their education and prevent them from becoming a lost generation.

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Several people, many women holding babies, are lined up outdoors and have the same bag of food in front of each of them.

Being There for Refugees and Migrants in Morocco

Published On: July 11, 2023

MandS 2023: August 20. In Morocco, your Mission and Service gifts support refugees and migrants by providing life-saving medication as well as blankets, food, clothes, and professional training.

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A woman wearing a headscarf stands in her kitchen smiling at the camera.

Your Generosity Settles Families

Published On: July 11, 2023

MandS 2023: August 13. Your gifts to Mission and Service help support life-changing programming and staffing to support families seeking safety.

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