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

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! 

You can now find the latest stories on the United Church Foundation site.

Ilona teaches English to a class in Ukraine

A Classroom of Care

Published On: January 14, 2025

MandS 2025: February 2. In Ukraine, English teacher Ilona is encouraging her learners to enjoy the aspect of social time with one another while learning English.

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A group of adults sitting around a living room

A Network of Hope

Published On: December 12, 2024

MandS 2025: January 26. Each week, London Community Chaplaincy provides a welcoming and safe social setting for adults to connect and grow as parents.

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Youth Form Leadership Animators pose together

Empowering Bold Leadership

Published On: December 12, 2024

MandS 2025: January 19. The United Church's Youth Forum Leadership Animators are committed to developing leadership among their peers and engaging with their local communities.

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Project Ploughshares logo

Faith in Action: Empowering Global Peace

Published On: December 12, 2024

MandS 2025: January 12. Mission and Service partner Project Ploughshares is a vital connection point for those passionate about global peace and security.

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A lake partially covered by ice in winter

Reflecting on the Past, Building the Future

Published On: December 12, 2024

MandS 2025: January 5: As we begin 2025, may we walk with Mission and Service partners, finding strength in our shared commitment to a better tomorrow.

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A mosaic of images showing gifts on Gifts with Vision

Giving Gifts with Vision

Published On: November 15, 2024

MandS 2024: December 15. Each Gift with Vision supports a unique Mission and Service project that wouldn’t be possible without your help.

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Cyris stands next to a mural at the Beasley Community Centre

A Place to Thrive

Published On: November 15, 2024

MandS 2024: December 22. Your support of Mission and Service creates places like the Beasley Community Center, a safe place where children and young adults can truly thrive.

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Globally, 90 million refugees must resettle due to conflict, natural disasters or persecution.

Helping Refugees

Published On: November 15, 2024

MandS 2024: December 8. Your support of Mission and Service allows organizations like Wesley support over 1,000 newcomers from Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and other countries.

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A Gifts with Vision catalogue in the branches of a Christmas tree

Gifts with Vision: A Gift to All

Published On: October 4, 2024

MandS 2024: November 24. This Christmas, help transform lives throughout Canada and around the world through Gifts with Vision.

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Farmers work together in a field in Zimbabwe

Supporting Community Resilience in Zimbabwe

Published On: October 4, 2024

MandS 2024: November 17. In partnership with Mission and Service and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, the Scaling Up Resilience Project focuses on practical solutions to drought and food shortages.

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