GC43 or earlier GC36 Gambling Advertisements (1997G112) Rationale and Faith Base: Paul's advice (Rom. 14:13 TEV): "You should decide never to do anything that would make your brother stumble or fall into sin."WHEREAS laws restrict tobacco advertisements in many ways, notably forbidding access to TV, radio and other media or locations where they might influence youth; andWHEREAS laws restrict hard liquor advertisements in many and similar ways; andWHEREAS gambling is an addiction comparably destructive to a percentage of adults and, in potential at least, equally threatening to youth,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 36th General Councilappeal to the Federal Government to restrict gambling advertisements to an extent comparable to restrictions on hard liquor and tobacco; andrequest congregations and individuals of the United Church to make similar appeals to their Members of Parliament. 1997 ROP, pp. 715-716 Save to PDF True Document Date August 20, 1997 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Economic Justice Latest News Commissioners for 45th General Council gathered Saturday for learning and discussion session With the theme “What is the vision/dream for United Church ministry leadership?” in mind, General Council Commissioners took part in a day of learning and discussion sessions on Saturday, June 28. Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45? The constitution of the 45th General Council occurred Sunday, and by the end of the session – the theme of which was “Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45?” – about 450 people participated online. Constitution of 45th General Council this Sunday Last call for nominees for Moderator to join the current five candidates.
