GC45 GC45 WF07: CW01 Mediation of COL Group Assignment Disputes for Summer 2025 Discussion groups were generally in favour of this proposal. Discussion groups generally wanted to ensure that any process that is put in place has a clear path for resolving questions about cost of living group assignmenthas a mechanism to include regional or local input into determining cost of living categories These mechanisms and authority already exist at the Regional Council level. The General Council establishes a minimum cost of living assignment for a community of faith; a Regional Council can set a higher level based on contextual knowledge. Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes: That, in response to CW01 Mediation of COL Group Assignment Disputes the 45th General Council, 2025: Encourage Regional Councils to exercise their authority to resolve questions about cost of living group assignment, andTake no further action on CW01 Mediation of COL Group Assignment Disputes 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.
