GC43 or earlier GC34 Arms Exports (1992A628) The 34th General Council agrees torequest the Moderator or the General Secretary to express our opposition to the arms trade to the Government of Canada through the offices of the Prime Minister of Canada, the Secretary of State for External Affairs, the Minister of Defence; andrequest that the Canadian government immediately suspend all export of military components and material for offensive purposes; andrequest that the Canadian government detail to the General Council precisely how it intends to deal with these concerns.Further, that this 34th General Council encourages congregations to become familiar with the Division of Mission in Canada’s brief [on arms exports], “Halting the Deadly Flow.” GC34 1992 ROP, pp. 189-190 Save to PDF True Document Date July 31, 1992 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Peace Latest News Staff Gathering for Strategic Planning, 2026–2028 General Council and Regional Council Office staff will engage in intensive planning to strengthen collaboration in supporting the life and ministry of The United Church of Canada across the country. GCE Summary, February 20–21, 2026 The first 45th General Council Executive (GCE) of 2026 met online on February 20 and 21, 2026, thoughtfully reflecting the Executive’s role to offer insight, oversight, and foresight for the good of the church. First Executive Meeting of 2026 Coming up February 20–21 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets online on February 20 and 21. Using the lenses of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice, the Executive members will work generatively together, and reflect through the communal experience of worship.
