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 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.
