GC45 GC45 Moderator Accountability Report for Summer 2025 Origin: ModeratorSiblings in Christ,What an honour it has been to serve The United Church of Canada as Moderator over the past three years. And what a Deep, Bold, and Daring time it has been. As we prepare to gather in Calgary and across the country to discern the work of the 45th General Council and elect our 45th Moderator, my prayers will be with the church that we might be faithful disciples in that work. This won’t be a play by play accounting of my activities – but a faithful reflection of what I’ve heard and learned along the way in my journey as your 44th Moderator.That All May Be OneThis centennial year marks an important moment in the life and witness of our denomination. As we recognize both the good and hard things of our first hundred years, and the traditions that formed our denomination, we also turn to the future. And that is my hope for this General Council 45 meetings: Visions and Dreams. While the initial 2022-2025 Strategic Plan was to focus and align the work of the General Council Office, the Call and Vision of the church is for the whole church. Read the Full Report Below Resources GC45 Moderator Accountability Report for Summer 2025.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date June 22, 2025 Document Type Report Originating Body Moderator Latest News Moderator of the 45th General Council installed The installation service of the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, took place at Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, tonight. Monday, Aug. 11: Decision session summary The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.
