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 Status Carried Latest News 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. General Council Executive Meets November 14–15 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets on November 14 and 15. The meeting will be conducted virtually. 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
