GC45 Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities Posted August 8, 2025 Today, The United Church of Canada acknowledged and apologized for the many shortcomings and the harm the church has caused to the 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities. It commits to radical love and affirming people of all identities, strengthening its witness to justice and love in action.Over the past decade, through prayer, reflection, art, listening, and community building, the church has engaged in intentional listening processes to understand the experiences of 2S and LGBTQIA+ people within The United Church of Canada.The statement was prepared by an Apology Task Group appointed to draft an intentional living apology to move beyond statements to explicit action. Recognizing the need for apologies to be lived into with action, the Apology Task Group developed a statement in response to the findings from the Iridesce: The Living Apology Project and a National LGBT Consultation in 2011.The 45th General Council ends on Aug. 11 with the installation of the Moderator, also at Knox UC, at 5 p.m.Read the apology in full. Strategic Objective Embolden Justice 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.
