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, 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.
