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, February 20–21, 2026 The first 45th General Council Executive (GCE) of 2026 met online on February 20 and 21, 2026, thoughtfully reflecting the Executive’s role to offer insight, oversight, and foresight for the good of the church. First Executive Meeting of 2026 Coming up February 20–21 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets online on February 20 and 21. Using the lenses of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice, the Executive members will work generatively together, and reflect through the communal experience of worship. 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.
