GC44 GC44 Renunciation of Claims to Former Mission Property in the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) for October 2023 Given that The United Church of Canada at one time owned a number of mission properties in what is now the DPRK, the PROK has invited the United Church to join in making a similarly powerful symbolic witness for reconciliation by renouncing all claims to former United Church-related property in what is now North Korea. This report provides background to this invitation and recommendations for General Council, including a suggestion that the United Church’s response be framed in terms of the 1974 actions of the PROK and The United Church of Canada. Resources GC44 Renunciation of Claims to Former Mission Property, DPRK for October 2023.pdf GC44 Renunciation of Claims to Former Mission Property, DPRK for October 2023 - Appendix.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date October 21, 2023 Document Type Report Originating Body General Council General Secretary 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.
