GC43 or earlier GC40 Protection of Agricultural Land and Local Food Security (GC 40 2009 – 046) That the 40th General Council 2009 direct the General Secretary, General Council to develop a study resource to encourage and enable congregations to:become aware of the local planning process.raise awareness of and become involved in their local land use issues.foster connections between their local food producers and consumers.understand the process of food production “from seed to plate”.outline possibilities for local food consumption in the various regions in Canada (e.g., the 100-mile diet, developing urban garden plots).ground this work in our call to live in community and to be stewards of the earth. GC40 2009 ROP, pp. 185, 390-391 Save to PDF True Document Date August 14, 2009 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Environment and Ecology Latest News GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support.
