GC43 or earlier GC42 Living Apology to Members of LGBTTQ Communities (GC42 2015-060) That the 42ndGeneral Council (2015): Adopt the Process of a Living Apology as a vehicle for dialogue, story-telling, education and reconciliation with persons who identify as sexual or gender diverse including but not limited to Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited, Queer (LGBTT2Q) persons; Direct the General Secretary to partner with Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble on a Living Apology art installation project, an example of which is found in appendix A [page 473]; and Invite The United Church of Canada into a 3-year journey of dialogue and reconciliation with LGBTT2Q persons, that would involve: creative opportunities for conversation, worship and education opportunities to explore concepts such as lament, reconciliation and justice, to be reported and celebrated at the 43rdGeneral Council (2018) in acknowledgement of the 30th Anniversary of the 1988 decision of the full participation of LGBTT2Q peoples in the church. GC42 2015 ROP, pp. 193-194, 471 Save to PDF True Document Date August 13, 2015 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Gender and Sexuality Latest News 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. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.
