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 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.
