GC43 or earlier GC41 Transgender March 2012 Motion passed by the Executive of the General Council: Policies Related to Gender IdentityThe Executive of the General Council affirmed that:The United Church of Canada acknowledges the difference (distinction) between gender identity referring to a person’s innate, deeply felt sense of being male, female, both or neither; and sexual orientation – having to do with the gender to which one is emotionally and physically attracted, and“Gender identity” is not a barrier to membership and ministry of The United Church of Canada.The Executive also requested that the General Secretary, General Council:update all existing policy statements which refer only to “sexual orientation” by adding “and gender identities” to those policy statements and,provide opportunities for members of the Transgender community to share their stories at the 41st General Council 2012. The Executive of The General Council Meeting on March 24 – 26, 2012Draft Minutes, pp. 486-487 Save to PDF True Document Date March 25, 0212 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Gender and Sexuality Latest News Taking Care of Business Commissioners and guests invited to complete the cycle of General Council business at a recall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 am ET. Moderator of the 45th General Council installed The installation service of the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, took place at Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, tonight. Monday, Aug. 11: Decision session summary The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals.
