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! 

Starting with September, 2026 please see the United Church Foundation site for the latest stories.

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What Did Jesus Do?

Published On: October 15, 2023

MandS 2023: November 26. Our generosity through Mission and Service breaks down walls that divide and builds bridges that draw us together.

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A kindergarten class poses for the camera

Kindergarten in a Refugee Camp

Published On: October 15, 2023

MandS 2023: November 19. Since 1950, the Joint Christian Committee for Social Service has provided skills training and services to refugees living in a refugee camp in Lebanon.

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40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism

Anti-Racism Learning, Reflection, and Action

Published On: October 15, 2023

MandS 2023: November 5. From October 10 to December 1, 2023, the 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism program offers daily and weekly opportunities for learning, reflection, and action.

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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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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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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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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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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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Text saying OHIATONHSERATOKÉNTI THE HOLY BIBLE IN MOHAWK in a white box against a photo of a river

Preserving Language through the Mohawk Language Bible

Published On: May 11, 2023

YGM 2023: June 11. The much-anticipated Mohawk Language Bible will be available in fall 2023. Your gifts to Mission and Service allow projects to preserve language and culture to flourish.

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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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