GC45 GC45 Vocations of the Whole People of God: Ministries for Our Time for Summer 2025 Origin: Theology Inter-Church Inter-FaithExecutive Summary:A reflection on ministry is at its heart a statement about the how the church participates, recognizes, and supports the many ways people take part in God's work of love in the world. This document helps focus the church’s attention on the vocations lived out beyond the church, as well as within the church.Vocation is how we respond to the gifts God gives us. We use these gifts to help others and to care for the world. Some people live out their vocations through paid work. Others do it by volunteering in their communities, churches, or other groups. Everyone who is baptized has a ministry—ways of serving in both the church and the world. In the United Church, we call this the "ministry of the whole people of God."Read the Full Report Below Resources GC45 Vocations of the Whole People of God for Summer 2025.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date June 28, 2025 Document Type Report Originating Body Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee 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.
