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 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. Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples.
