GC45 GC45 WF27: GCE03 Supporting Towards 2035 for Summer 2025 All but one group supported this. Groups noted the importance of ongoing sharing of learning from experimentation and reporting on progress towards the future which are included in the General Secretary’s reports to the General Council Executive.Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes:That, in response to GCE03 Supporting Towards 2035, the 45th General Council, 2025Extend GCE05 (2022) Living into the Strategic Plan for another triennium (2025-2028); andInclude the General Council as an additional venue of experimentation. Save to PDF True Document Date August 11, 2025 Document Type Way Forward Originating Body Way Forward Committee Status Carried Latest News GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS 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.
