GC45 GC45 Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee Accountability Report for Summer 2025 Origin: Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Overview:The Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee met twice in person throughout the triennium and periodically online, with smaller working groups meeting more frequently. For the first two years of this triennium (2022-2025), TICIF focused primarily on theological work assigned by General Council, developing principles for the United Church’s justice work.The committee also connects with United Church members who have been named to Canadian and global ecumenical bodies, as well as to Canadian interfaith bodies. The committee continues to wrestle with how best to engage the inter-church and inter-faith work that is part of its mandate, since the elimination of the ecumenical and interfaith program coordinator position in July 2020. The committee is starting a practice of inviting these representatives to one of the meetings each year so that there is greater understanding of the work that each is involved in.The committee had two unexpected resignations in the last few months of this triennium, as well as the sudden and tragic death of chair, Alison Etter, in February 2024. The remaining eleven elected members represent a diversity of regions, leadership, and theological perspectives within the church. The committee has staff support from the Program Assistant, Theology and Ministry Leadership, and the Executive Minister, Theology and Ministry Leadership. Read the Full Report Below Resources GC45 Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee Accountability Report for Summer 2025.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date June 28, 2025 Document Type Report Originating Body Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee Latest News GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support.
