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 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. GCE Summary, November 14–15, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) met online on November 14 and 15, 2025. The two days focused on setting the triennium up for transformative change, with dialogue around the triennium operating budget, the strategic direction and objectives, and affirming the commitment to anti-racism.
