Mission and Service Grants 2027
The Discipleship and Justice Commission welcomes applications for 2027 Mission and Service Grants (previously described as Mission Support Grants):
Mission and Service Grant Application
Be sure to use Check List [docx] or [PDF]
In preparing your application, see the checklist for the documents and information that will be needed. If you cannot complete the application in one sitting, it is possible to save it and work on it later. However, please note that any documents that were uploaded will need to be uploaded again. It is also possible to download and print a pdf of your draft application before submission, for your own proofreading or to share with colleagues.
The deadline for submitting an application is 8:30 am Monday September 21st, 2026. The Discipleship and Justice Commission thanks you in advance for completing the application in full. Please be advised that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Incomplete applications will also not be considered.
United Church pastoral charges, United Church incorporated ministries and other United Church affiliated ministries that are in good standing and engage in ministry with the region are eligible to apply. As The United Church of Canada lives into a difficult financial reality, cuts have been made to regional councils for Mission and Service. As you prepare your application, the Commission asks that you prayerfully consider tailoring your request to reflect that the Regional Council has fewer resources than at this time last year.
Application packages will automatically be sent to John Egger at JEgger@United-Church.ca
After submitting your application package, you will receive a confirmation with the information you submitted.
If for accessibility reasons you need a paper copy to fill out, please contact Discipleship and Justice program staff for assistance.
If you have any questions or concerns as you fill out the application, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with any of the staff members:
John Egger, Minister, Social Justice and staff lead for M&S grants: JEgger@united-church.ca
Laura Black, First Third Ministry and Faith Formation Minister (especially for grants related to camps, post secondary chaplaincy, and first third ministry): LBlack@united-church.ca
Thérèse Samuel, Minister, Right Relations and Social Justice: TSamuel@united-church.ca
John Egger
Minister, Social Justice
Phone: 226-407-4309
Email: JEgger@United-Church.ca
John was raised in Calgary. He has a Ph.D. in New Testament studies from Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto. His dissertation was on Paul’s use of the Hagar/Sarah motif in his letter to the Galatians and how it has been spun in the history of interpretation. This was a kind of case study into how biblical texts have been (i.e., can be) misread in the history of the church and the dangers thereof.
Serves in: Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils
Location: Teleworks from home and spends time in the regional council.
Role: John encourages and connects communities of faith in their work and promotes social justice ministries.
Contact John about: Social Justice Ministries and resource to the Discipleship & Justice Commission.
Thérèse Samuel
Minister, Right Relations and Social Justice
Phone: 226-407-4310
Email: TSamuel@united-church.ca
Thérèse shares the Social Justice position with the Minister, Social Justice, serving the Mission and Discipleship Commissions and social justice ministries in the region. She also supports Indigenous and Non-Indigenous churches in the region in the work of building right relations.
Serves in: Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils
Location: Teleworks from home and spends time in the regional councils.
Role: Thérèse encourages and connects communities of faith in their work and supports Indigenous ministries in their relationship with the region and promotes and supports racial justice and social justice ministries.
Contact Thérèse about: Affirming Ministries, Anti-Racism; Intercultural Ministry; Right Relations; Indigenous Ministries, Social Justice Ministries and resource to the Discipleship & Justice Commission.
Laura Black
First Third Ministry Faith Formation Minister
Phone: 226-407-4308
Email: LBlack@united-church.ca
Laura’s work supports communities of faith, camps and individuals working in First Third Ministry (work with folks in the first third of their life), in the regions of Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways.
Serves in: Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils
Location: Teleworks from home.
Role: Laura is Minister First Third, Faith Formation for the Regional Council’s.
Contact Laura about: First Third Ministry and faith formation, Duty of Care.
