GC43 or earlier GC36 Education for Tolerance Towards Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Students (1997E275) BE IT RESOLVED that the 36th General Council request the Moderator write a letter to:all provincial and territorial governments in Canada, and the Government of Bermuda, urging them to promote tolerance by having their Departments of Education require that all teachers and counsellors take a course of study on issues regarding gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual students. the Conferences encouraging them to: urge all school boards in their jurisdictions to adopt policies similar to those of the Calgary Board of Education, placing the words "sexual orientation" in their non-harassment policy; and have books and other resource materials sensitive to gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual issues as part of the resources of all libraries. urge all teachers' unions and associations to provide in-service education in gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual issues in order to promote tolerance. GC36 1997 ROP Save to PDF True Document Date August 20, 1997 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Gender and Sexuality 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.
