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 GCE Summary, March 7-9, 2025 The 44th General Council Executive (GCE) met in person in London, Ontario, on March 6-9, 2025, for the final planned meeting of the triennium. 44th General Council Executive meeting: March 7-9 The Executive will deal with a number of proposals that will go to the 45th General Council in August GCE Summary, November 22-23, 2024 The General Council Executive (GCE) met in person in Mississauga, Ontario, on November 21-23, 2024. The meeting wrapped up a week of meetings with Regional Council Executive Ministers and General Council Executive Ministers, Senior Leads and Directors.
