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, 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.
