GC43 or earlier GC32 Cruise Missile Testing (1988C653) WHEREAS our Lord saw peace-making as a distinctive characteristic of his followers (Matthew 5:9); andWHEREAS he showed anguish when the ways of peace were not learned (Luke 19:42); andWHEREAS the government of Canada has repeatedly stated that it supports a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty for the nuclear-armed nations; andWHEREAS the cruise missile now being flight-tested in Canadian air space is being withdrawn from Europe under terms of the INF Treaty:THEREFORE be it resolved that the 32nd General Council urge the government of Canada to prohibit the testing of cruise missiles over Canadian territory. GC32 1988 ROP, p. 184 Save to PDF True Document Date October 31, 1988 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Peace 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.
