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UCC Kingdom Assignments Inspires Bold Acts of Faith

By Dustin R. Jones, August 01, 2025

Upper Columbia Conference is preparing to launch a bold new initiative next year, inviting thousands to take part in an exciting short-term adventure with God. 

As part of UCC’s broader Serve One More movement, the new project — called Kingdom Assignments — seeks to mobilize believers of all ages to invest in creative, Spirit-led service across the globe.

“The vision of Kingdom Assignments is to invite 4,000 school classrooms, Pathfinder or Adventurer clubs, ACS groups, Sabbath school classes, women's ministries groups, prayer teams and more across our conference to join in a short-term adventure with God,” explained Richie Brower, UCC Serve One More associate director. “Each group will have their project approved by their school or church board.”

Starting in early 2026, UCC will distribute $40,000 — given by a UCC donor — in $100 bills to participating groups ready to take on the challenge. The money is intended as seed funding to grow God’s kingdom in creative and tangible ways. Whether supporting mission projects, meeting local community needs or launching new ministries, the possibilities are endless, but the mission is the same: make an eternal impact.

Each group that receives $100 must agree to three simple, yet powerful stipulations:

  1. I understand that this is God’s money, not my money.
  2. My group and I will invest this money in kingdom work somewhere in the world.
  3. In 90 days, we will share the story of how God multiplied the funds.

Participants will be able to upload stories and photos of their journey to serveonemore.org, creating a shared testimony of faith and action across the conference.

David Jamieson, UCC president, offered a compelling example from his past experience. 

“When my church in Canada did this as a congregation, one group hosted a marathon soccer tournament and multiplied their $100 into $25,000 for a community family whose child had an extended stay at a children’s hospital, which prevented mom and dad from working,” said Jamieson.

With its simple model and powerful potential, Kingdom Assignments is poised to ignite a movement of service, creativity and faith throughout UCC. From classrooms to small groups, this initiative invites everyone to step into God’s mission with just $100 and a willingness to serve others.

“I hope groups will start talking and praying about what they will do to partner with Jesus on their own Kingdom Assignment this fall,” Brower said.

As next year approaches, the challenge is clear: What will your Kingdom Assignment be?

For more stories of faith in action, see serveonemore.org.

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From classrooms to small groups, Kingdom Assignments invites everyone to step into God’s mission.

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UCC's new Kingdom Assignments initiative seeks to mobilize believers of all ages to invest in creative, Spirit-led service across the globe.

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Isaac Meythaler
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Dustin R. Jones

Upper Columbia Conference communications director
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