GC43 or earlier GC41 Intercultural ministries: living into transformation Our commitment to becoming an intercultural church is grounded in commitments that the United Church has already made; it is another step in the continuing journey to be a transformative, justice-seeking, equitable church where there is the full participation of all. Our intercultural commitment is also rooted theologically and biblically in what it means to be the church – to be the church is to be an intercultural community that honours difference. Today, we would describe becoming an intercultural church as this: the call to live together in intentional ways where there is the mutual recognition and understanding of difference through intentional self-examination, relationship building, and equitable access to power; it is also our attempt to respond faithfully to such a call. Resources Intercultural Ministries Living into Transformation. short version.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date August 17, 2012 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body General Council Executive Permanent Committee on Programs for Mission and Ministry Other Topic Intercultural Ministries Latest News Staff Gathering for Strategic Planning, 2026–2028 General Council and Regional Council Office staff will engage in intensive planning to strengthen collaboration in supporting the life and ministry of The United Church of Canada across the country. GCE Summary, February 20–21, 2026 The first 45th General Council Executive (GCE) of 2026 met online on February 20 and 21, 2026, thoughtfully reflecting the Executive’s role to offer insight, oversight, and foresight for the good of the church. First Executive Meeting of 2026 Coming up February 20–21 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets online on February 20 and 21. Using the lenses of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice, the Executive members will work generatively together, and reflect through the communal experience of worship.
