GC43 or earlier GC31 Use and Advertising of Tobacco (1986U712) THAT The United Church of CanadaSUPPORT all efforts to discourage smoking in work places, public buildings and all forms of public transportation, and ask local congregations to encourage and support such efforts in their communities;URGE all levels of government and the media industry to ban the advertising of tobacco products in Canada; andENCOURAGE federal and provincial governments to enable farmers and workers to change to other means of livelihood. GC31 1986 ROP, pp. 134, 681 Save to PDF True Document Date August 21, 1986 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Health 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.
