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, 2025 Extend 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 Latest News 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. Saturday, Aug. 9: Summary of the day Youth Forum members and leadership animators challenged the church to examine how it relates to youth, and to follow their leadership, and the Moderator-elect, Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath listened carefully.
