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 Commissioners for 45th General Council gathered Saturday for learning and discussion session With the theme “What is the vision/dream for United Church ministry leadership?” in mind, General Council Commissioners took part in a day of learning and discussion sessions on Saturday, June 28. Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45? The constitution of the 45th General Council occurred Sunday, and by the end of the session – the theme of which was “Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45?” – about 450 people participated online. Constitution of 45th General Council this Sunday Last call for nominees for Moderator to join the current five candidates.
