GC43 or earlier GC40 Protection of Agricultural Land and Local Food Security (GC 40 2009 – 046) That the 40th General Council 2009 direct the General Secretary, General Council to develop a study resource to encourage and enable congregations to:become aware of the local planning process.raise awareness of and become involved in their local land use issues.foster connections between their local food producers and consumers.understand the process of food production “from seed to plate”.outline possibilities for local food consumption in the various regions in Canada (e.g., the 100-mile diet, developing urban garden plots).ground this work in our call to live in community and to be stewards of the earth. GC40 2009 ROP, pp. 185, 390-391 Save to PDF True Document Date August 14, 2009 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Environment and Ecology 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.