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

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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.

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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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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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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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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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The sign outside Westminster United Church says "I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Refugees arrive February 11."

Learning, Teaching, and Loving

Published On: July 11, 2023

MandS 2023: August 6. Your gifts to Mission and Service create opportunities for refugee families and church communities to work as partners. Thank you for your generosity.

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Learning the Gospel at Camp

Published On: June 9, 2023

YGM 2023: July 30. Without the generosity of supporters, children who attend camp wouldn’t be able to have such affirming and defining experiences. Your gifts through Mission and Service are deeply appreciated.

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Ecumenical Youth Leadership Development Program

Published On: June 9, 2023

YGM 2023: July 23. In partnership with Mission and Service, the Zimbabwe Council of Churches hosts an annual youth leadership development program to increase young people’s knowledge and skills as active citizens.

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