GC43 or earlier GC24 Nishnawbe Institute (1971N335) WHEREAS the Indian Ecumenical Conference has called upon all religious bodies and governments in Canada and the United States of America to declare June 21st, 1971, a National Indian Day of Prayer; and WHEREAS June 21st has traditionally been a sacred day for Indians throughout North America:BE IT RESOLVED that this Twenty-fourth General Council of the United Church of Canada commend to our people the observance of June 21st as a “National Indian Day of Prayer,” and request the Board of Home Missions to make this action known to the people of the church. ROP Page Ref. 1971 ROP, p. 71, 113. Save to PDF True Document Date July 31, 1971 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Indigenous Justice Latest News Commissioners for 45th General Council gathered Saturday for learning and discussion session With the theme “What is the vision/dream for United Church ministry leadership?” in mind, General Council Commissioners took part in a day of learning and discussion sessions on Saturday, June 28. Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45? The constitution of the 45th General Council occurred Sunday, and by the end of the session – the theme of which was “Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45?” – about 450 people participated online. Constitution of 45th General Council this Sunday Last call for nominees for Moderator to join the current five candidates.
