GC43 or earlier GC31 Lottery Funds (1986L527) That the 31st General CouncilReaffirm the policy of The United Church of Canada that all formally constituted United Church groups abstain from applying for grants to government commissions or foundations based on lotteries. (ROP 27th GC p. 307)Acknowledge the dilemma of those United Church of Canada groups for whom traditional sources of government funding are increasingly being replaced by funds which are lottery-generated.Instruct the national Division of Mission in Canada to communicate to the federal, provincial and territorial governments in Canada our concern regarding the increasing difficulty faced by church groups which are eligible for public funding, but choose not to accept funds which have lotteries as their source.Encourage individuals to refrain from purchasing lottery tickets. 1986, ROP, p. 136 Save to PDF True Document Date August 21, 1986 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Economic Justice 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.
