GC43 or earlier GC37 Dispute Resolution Procedures The Business Committee recommended that in response to Petitions #125, #126, #127 and #128, the 37th General Council:Renounce the 1960 statement that homosexuality is a sin.Encourage courts, congregations and members to learn ways to offer healing for the damage inadvertently caused by the historic stance of our church on homosexuality.Affirm that human sexual orientations (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Heterosexual orientations) are a gift from God, part of the marvellous diversity of creation.Affirm Lesbian and Gay partnerships, actively work for their civil recognition and recognize them in Church Documentation and Services of Blessing.Direct the Division of Mission of Canada to find new and creative ways to encourage congregations of The United Church of Canada to enter into the Affirming Congregation study process. GC37 2000 ROP, pp. 166-170 Save to PDF True Document Date July 31, 2000 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Gender and Sexuality Latest News GCE Summary, March 7-9, 2025 The 44th General Council Executive (GCE) met in person in London, Ontario, on March 6-9, 2025, for the final planned meeting of the triennium. 44th General Council Executive meeting: March 7-9 The Executive will deal with a number of proposals that will go to the 45th General Council in August GCE Summary, November 22-23, 2024 The General Council Executive (GCE) met in person in Mississauga, Ontario, on November 21-23, 2024. The meeting wrapped up a week of meetings with Regional Council Executive Ministers and General Council Executive Ministers, Senior Leads and Directors.
