GC43 or earlier GC41 Including Persons Living with Mental Health Issues (GC41 2012 - 032) That the 41st General Council 2012 direct the General Secretary, General Council torequest the federal Department of Health and the provincial and territorial ministries of health to increase funding to provide adequate mental health services for children, youth and adults;request the provincial and territorial ministries of education and local school boards to include education on mental health issues and inclusiveness of students living with mental health issues as part of the curriculum; andcompile a bibliography of resources about mental health including those that are readily available on the Internet. In addition, that educational resources specifically for Congregations and those in positions of leadership be developed to enable churches to be compassionate, inclusive, and welcoming toward those living with mental health issues.GC41 2012 ROP, pp. 196-197, 369-370 Save to PDF True Document Date August 17, 2012 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Health Latest News Moderator of the 45th General Council installed The installation service of the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, took place at Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, tonight. Monday, Aug. 11: Decision session summary The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.
