GC43 or earlier GC36 Gambling Advertisements (1997G112) Rationale and Faith Base: Paul's advice (Rom. 14:13 TEV): "You should decide never to do anything that would make your brother stumble or fall into sin."WHEREAS laws restrict tobacco advertisements in many ways, notably forbidding access to TV, radio and other media or locations where they might influence youth; andWHEREAS laws restrict hard liquor advertisements in many and similar ways; andWHEREAS gambling is an addiction comparably destructive to a percentage of adults and, in potential at least, equally threatening to youth,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 36th General Councilappeal to the Federal Government to restrict gambling advertisements to an extent comparable to restrictions on hard liquor and tobacco; andrequest congregations and individuals of the United Church to make similar appeals to their Members of Parliament. 1997 ROP, pp. 715-716 Save to PDF True Document Date August 20, 1997 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Economic Justice 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.
