GC43 or earlier GC35 Negotiated Peace Settlement on the West Bank and Gaza Strip (1994N262) WHEREAS Christ calls the church to be concerned for this world;WHEREAS the ways of peace and reconciliation are preferred to acts of violence and the perpetuation of hatred; and…WHEREAS peace and security for Israeli Jews will only come when justice and peace come to the Palestinians;THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 35th General Council express its support for a negotiated peace settlement between Israel and the peoples in the occupied territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip;express this support to the government of Israel and to those negotiating on behalf of the Palestinian peoples, encouraging them to use all peaceful methods possible. GC35 1994 ROP, pp. 143-144, 467-468 Save to PDF True Document Date December 31, 1993 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Peace Latest News 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. GCE Summary, November 14–15, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) met online on November 14 and 15, 2025. The two days focused on setting the triennium up for transformative change, with dialogue around the triennium operating budget, the strategic direction and objectives, and affirming the commitment to anti-racism.
