The United Church of Canada 100th Anniversary Kick-off Worship Service

100 Years of Nurturing Young Minds (and Hearts!)

Published On: July 15, 2024

We turn our focus this month to a vital part of our legacy: Ministry with Children and Youth. This cornerstone program has fostered a deep sense of spirituality, social responsibility, and commitment to justice in generations of young people.

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Church Offers Unique Ministry in National Park

Published On: July 11, 2024

MandS 2024: August 25. Your gifts through Mission and Service help Waterton United Church remain open year-round.

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Nothing Can Hold Us Back

Published On: July 11, 2024

MandS 2024: August 18. Audacious Hope was the first-ever collaborative youth event by The United Church of Canada and The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

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Minority Youth Forum: The Power of Bringing Youth Together

Published On: July 11, 2024

MandS 2024: August 11. Your generosity through Mission and Service helps programs like the Minority Youth Forum in Japan that inspire peace and learning.

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Building Community through an Afterschool Program

Published On: July 11, 2024

MandS 2024: August 4. Your gifts through Mission and Service support the Tomken Grove Afterschool Program and programs like it as they encourage community and connection. Thank you.

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Facing an Uncertain Future in Lebanon

Published On: June 19, 2024

MandS 2024: July 28. The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) assists Lebanese students and Syrian refugees ages 8‒13 with tuition and fees to secure their education.

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Restoring Lost Languages

Published On: June 19, 2024

MandS 2024: July 21. In partnership with Mission and Service, Inuinnaqtun language mentors get resources to allow them to work with apprentices to begin to restore the language.

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Climate Justice through Cultural Movement

Published On: June 19, 2024

MandS 2024: July 14. Over four days, 50 passionate students from various regions of Bangladesh came together to address the critical issue of climate change. Your generous support of Mission and Service helps make workshops like this possible. Thank you.

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Life-Changing Arts Programs for Children

Published On: May 14, 2024

MandS 2024: June 30. Children are the most vulnerable group in Colombia. That’s why CEPALC designs programs in sectors hardest hit by poverty and violence.

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An Act of Generosity

Published On: May 14, 2024

MandS 2024: June 23. A story of thoughtful, intentional giving at its finest.

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