GC45 GC45 WF02: ECO04 Training on Conflict and Change for Summer 2025 Discussion groups were overwhelmingly in support of the need for lay and ministry personnel training in conflict resolution and in change management.There are already training and resources available in the United Church, including modules in United Fresh Start, as part of the process of ministry formation, ChurchX, training for conflict resolution facilitators, and in training offered by the Interim Ministry Network. Ministry personnel already have continuing education funds available for conflict resolution and change management courses offered by educational institutions and other bodies.Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposesThat, in response to ECO04 Training on Conflict and Change, the 45th General Council, 2025: Take no further action on ECO04, andencourage the Office of Vocation and Regional Councils to highlight the already existing resources on conflict resolution and change management for lay leaders and ministry personnel. Save to PDF True Document Date August 11, 2025 Document Type Way Forward Originating Body Way Forward Committee Latest News GCE Summary, February 20–21, 2026 The first 45th General Council Executive (GCE) of 2026 met online on February 20 and 21, 2026, thoughtfully reflecting the Executive’s role to offer insight, oversight, and foresight for the good of the church. First Executive Meeting of 2026 Coming up February 20–21 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets online on February 20 and 21. Using the lenses of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice, the Executive members will work generatively together, and reflect through the communal experience of worship. GCE Summary, November 14–15, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) met online on November 14 and 15, 2025. The two days focused on setting the triennium up for transformative change, with dialogue around the triennium operating budget, the strategic direction and objectives, and affirming the commitment to anti-racism.
