GC43 or earlier GC33 Human Gene Transfer (1990H732) THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this 33rd General Council direct the Division of Mission in Canada to find the means to address bioethical issues to consider immediately the following:All gene transfers in humans that have even a chance of getting into reproductive cells for passage to future generations, should be prohibited;A United Nations Sub-Committee must be struck as soon as possible, including members of the scientific community and laypersons, to produce guidelines and limitations which will be binding on all researchers in human gene transfer;A moratorium on the presently granted applications for the first gene transfer in humans should be declared as this work will undoubtedly be viewed as a precedent for gene therapy. GC33 1990 ROP, p. 181 Save to PDF True Document Date August 22, 1990 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Health Latest News Moderator of the 45th General Council installed The installation service of the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, took place at Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, tonight. Monday, Aug. 11: Decision session summary The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.
