GC43 or earlier GCE42 Mandatory Training for Candidates (GCE 42 2017) That the Executive of the General Council approve that:Before being recognized as a candidate, an inquirer must complete all mandatory trainings required of ministry personnel; andThe following statement be added to the Entering Ministry Handbook in the section “Inquiry and Discernment” to reflect this addition policy:The inquirer is responsible for completing the mandatory trainings required of all ministry personnel. This includes Racial Justice Training and Sexual Misconduct and Response Prevention Training. The Presbytery and the Conference must receive confirmation of completion before recognizing the inquirer as a candidate. GCE 42 Meeting Minutes, May 6-7, 2017, p. 113 Save to PDF True Document Date May 5, 2017 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body General Council Executive Topic Anti-Racism 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.
