GC43 or earlier Living Faithfully in the Midst of Empire The 37th General Council 2000 of The United Church of Canada approved the report To Seek Justice and Resist Evil: Towards a Global Economy for All God’s People. The report described, analyzed, and denounced “the global reality of systemic economic injustice” (neo-liberal economic globalization) and called the church “to seek justice and resist evil so that together in mission we can build a global economy for all God’s people.” It was both critical of the global economic status quo and its exclusionary tendencies, and filled with hope for the fulfillment of God’s promise of justice for all people and creation.Tragically, in this world of extraordinary abundance and potential, the pain and misery experienced by the vast majority of God's people is worsening. Year after year reports by major global institutions, like UNICEF1 and the United Nations Development Programme,2 tell dreadful statistical tales of growing poverty, rising rates of mortality, and escalating environmental destruction. One of the most alarming barometers of this deepening crisis is UNICEF's annual report on the state of the world's children. In announcing the 2005 report3 David Agnew, president and CEO of UNICEF Canada, made these sobering comments: Resources Living Faithfully in the Midst of Empire.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date December 31, 2006 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Theology and Mission of the Church Latest News 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. 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.