GC43 or earlier GC41 Transgender March 2012 Motion passed by the Executive of the General Council: Policies Related to Gender IdentityThe Executive of the General Council affirmed that:The United Church of Canada acknowledges the difference (distinction) between gender identity referring to a person’s innate, deeply felt sense of being male, female, both or neither; and sexual orientation – having to do with the gender to which one is emotionally and physically attracted, and“Gender identity” is not a barrier to membership and ministry of The United Church of Canada.The Executive also requested that the General Secretary, General Council:update all existing policy statements which refer only to “sexual orientation” by adding “and gender identities” to those policy statements and,provide opportunities for members of the Transgender community to share their stories at the 41st General Council 2012. The Executive of The General Council Meeting on March 24 – 26, 2012Draft Minutes, pp. 486-487 Save to PDF True Document Date March 25, 0212 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Gender and Sexuality Latest News 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. 44th General Council Executive meeting: March 7-9 The Executive will deal with a number of proposals that will go to the 45th General Council in August GCE Summary, November 22-23, 2024 The General Council Executive (GCE) met in person in Mississauga, Ontario, on November 21-23, 2024. The meeting wrapped up a week of meetings with Regional Council Executive Ministers and General Council Executive Ministers, Senior Leads and Directors.
