GC43 or earlier GC41 Including Persons Living with Mental Health Issues (GC41 2012 - 032) That the 41st General Council 2012 direct the General Secretary, General Council torequest the federal Department of Health and the provincial and territorial ministries of health to increase funding to provide adequate mental health services for children, youth and adults;request the provincial and territorial ministries of education and local school boards to include education on mental health issues and inclusiveness of students living with mental health issues as part of the curriculum; andcompile a bibliography of resources about mental health including those that are readily available on the Internet. In addition, that educational resources specifically for Congregations and those in positions of leadership be developed to enable churches to be compassionate, inclusive, and welcoming toward those living with mental health issues.GC41 2012 ROP, pp. 196-197, 369-370 Save to PDF True Document Date August 17, 2012 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Health 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.
