GC43 or earlier GCE42 White Privilege (GCE 42 2017) That The Executive of the General Council as part of its response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and its commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal Peoples, and in light of previous commitments to racial justice and anti-black racism, name work on identifying and understanding White privilege as important for the church and direct the General Secretary, General Council to appoint a task group to create an education program around White privilege for the church. Included in the terms of reference for the task group would be to develop or identify:Online resources/opportunities such as webinars accessible on the United Church website;Educational resources created with attendant liturgy.The task group would be encouraged to liaise with other ecumenical partners, such as the United Church of Christ USA, and civil society. GCE 42 Meeting Minutes, May 6-7, 2017, pp. 113-114 Save to PDF True Document Date May 5, 2017 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body General Council Executive Topic Anti-Racism Latest News Commissioners for 45th General Council gathered Saturday for learning and discussion session With the theme “What is the vision/dream for United Church ministry leadership?” in mind, General Council Commissioners took part in a day of learning and discussion sessions on Saturday, June 28. Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45? The constitution of the 45th General Council occurred Sunday, and by the end of the session – the theme of which was “Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45?” – about 450 people participated online. Constitution of 45th General Council this Sunday Last call for nominees for Moderator to join the current five candidates.
