GC45 GC45 Anti-Racism and Equity Accountability Report for Summer 2025 Origin: General Secretary, General CouncilExecutive SummaryThe United Church’s focused work on anti-racism includes: anti-racism education and education for congregational leaders, anti-racism in theology, leadership opportunities for Indigenous and racialized youth, working towards creating a culture shift, advocacy for racial equity, and anti-racism in governance. The broader work on equity includes: the pastoral relations equity research project, Leadership Counts, and a full participation audit for members of national committees. These areas are only some of the national work that has been taking place in the area of anti-racism and equity in recent years, and these are outlined in the report that follows.Background and ContextThe United Church’s ongoing work on anti-racism and its work on equity are interrelated. The focused work on anti-racism is governed by the church’s national Anti-Racism Action Plan, which has had life from 2022-2025. The anti-racism action plan—which pre-dated the church’s Strategic Plan—now has initiatives that have since been integrated into the church’s overall Strategic Plan’s activities. Read the Full Report Below Resources GC45 AntiRacism and Equity Accountability Report for Summer 2025.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date June 22, 2025 Document Type Report Originating Body General Council 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.
