GC43 or earlier GC31 Lottery Funds (1986L527) That the 31st General CouncilReaffirm the policy of The United Church of Canada that all formally constituted United Church groups abstain from applying for grants to government commissions or foundations based on lotteries. (ROP 27th GC p. 307)Acknowledge the dilemma of those United Church of Canada groups for whom traditional sources of government funding are increasingly being replaced by funds which are lottery-generated.Instruct the national Division of Mission in Canada to communicate to the federal, provincial and territorial governments in Canada our concern regarding the increasing difficulty faced by church groups which are eligible for public funding, but choose not to accept funds which have lotteries as their source.Encourage individuals to refrain from purchasing lottery tickets. 1986, ROP, p. 136 Save to PDF True Document Date August 21, 1986 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Economic Justice 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.
