GC43 or earlier GC35 United Nations Peacekeeping Endeavours (1994U551) WHEREAS Christ calls the church to be concerned for this world; andWHEREAS the ways of peace and reconciliation are preferred to acts of violence and the perpetration of hatred; andWHEREAS negotiation and mutual recognition of issues can lead to justice; andWEHREAS the representatives of religious communities from the areas of the former Yugoslavia ask the governments and international organizations do all in their power so that war ceases and a just peace is established; andWHEREAS we understand the following to be our working definitions:Peacemaking as action to bring hostile parties to a cessation of overt conflict (through mediation and negotiation, referral to the World Court, international assistance embargoes or sanctions, or as a last resort, forceful separation of combatants);Peacekeeping as intervention between hostile parties with the consent of all involved to prevent overt conflict and to provide opportunity for negotiated settlement; andPeace-building as action to identify, support, and help build structures which will strengthen and solidify ongoing peaceful life without intervention and without overt conflict;THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 35th General CouncilCommunicate support to Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali of the United Nations for his initiatives concerning the United Nations providing peacemaking and peace building efforts along with the United Nations; traditional peacekeeping ventures; andCommunicate support to the government of Canada for continued involvement in United Nations peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia-Hercegovina; and encourage Canadian support for future United Nations peace-building endeavours in the same region. GC35 1994 ROP, pp. 146, 468-469 Save to PDF True Document Date December 31, 1993 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Peace Latest News Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples. Taking Care of Business Commissioners and guests invited to complete the cycle of General Council business at a recall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 am ET. 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.