GC43 or earlier GC37 Dispute Resolution Procedures The Business Committee recommended that in response to Petitions #125, #126, #127 and #128, the 37th General Council:Renounce the 1960 statement that homosexuality is a sin.Encourage courts, congregations and members to learn ways to offer healing for the damage inadvertently caused by the historic stance of our church on homosexuality.Affirm that human sexual orientations (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Heterosexual orientations) are a gift from God, part of the marvellous diversity of creation.Affirm Lesbian and Gay partnerships, actively work for their civil recognition and recognize them in Church Documentation and Services of Blessing.Direct the Division of Mission of Canada to find new and creative ways to encourage congregations of The United Church of Canada to enter into the Affirming Congregation study process. GC37 2000 ROP, pp. 166-170 Save to PDF True Document Date July 31, 2000 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Gender and Sexuality Latest News 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. General Council Executive Meets November 14–15 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets on November 14 and 15. The meeting will be conducted virtually.
