GC43 or earlier GC32 Cruise Missile Testing (1988C653) WHEREAS our Lord saw peace-making as a distinctive characteristic of his followers (Matthew 5:9); andWHEREAS he showed anguish when the ways of peace were not learned (Luke 19:42); andWHEREAS the government of Canada has repeatedly stated that it supports a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty for the nuclear-armed nations; andWHEREAS the cruise missile now being flight-tested in Canadian air space is being withdrawn from Europe under terms of the INF Treaty:THEREFORE be it resolved that the 32nd General Council urge the government of Canada to prohibit the testing of cruise missiles over Canadian territory. GC32 1988 ROP, p. 184 Save to PDF True Document Date October 31, 1988 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Peace 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.
