GC45 GC45 WF39: EOO01 Accessibility of Church Decision-making for Summer 2025 All but three groups discussed this proposal. Of the groups who did respond, they all recommended taking no action on this proposal. Groups recognized that ‘in camera’ and ‘behind closed doors’ are not the same. There are existing guidelines for going in and out of ‘in camera’ discussions, that are in practice. Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes: That, EOO01 Accessibility of Church Decision-making, the 45th General Council, 2025, take no further action. Save to PDF True Document Date August 11, 2025 Document Type Way Forward Originating Body Way Forward Committee Latest News 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. Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath Elected 45th Moderator for The United Church of Canada Of five gifted ordained ministers from across Canada nominated for selection to be the next Moderator, the 45th General Council chooses one: Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath
