GC43 or earlier GC41 United Church Response to Canada’s Contribution to Climate Change (GC41 2012 – 088) That the 41st General Council 2012 direct the General Secretary, General Council to urge the Government of Canada and initiate an individual communication campaign across The United Church of Canada to:institute an immediate moratorium on the expansion of in situ bituminous sands developments;honour its commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies;create a progressive carbon tax that would generate revenue from corporations with in situ bituminous sands operations and other large emitters, and the taxes used for investment in energy conservation and sustainable energy.GC41 2012 ROP, p. 218, 336-338 Save to PDF True Document Date August 17, 2012 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Environment and Ecology Latest News Friday, Aug. 8: Summary of the Day On the second day of General Council, The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, challenged the global church to offer prophetic witness, and bold, daring justice to a chaotic world. Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities The apology was offered in a special worship service held this morning at Knox United Church in Calgary, as part of the 45th General Council. Thursday, August 7: General Council 45 Daily Summary The 45th General Council of The United Church of Canada reconvened at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary, Alberta tonight. GC45 wraps up on Monday, August 11 with a final worship service that includes the installation of the newly selected Moderator.
