General Council 45The 45th General Council of The United Church of Canada took place in 2025, beginning online June followed by a hybrid event August 7-11 in Calgary and recalled Sept 13, 2025 online. Image Logo and Theme Image GC45 Documents Image GC45 Youth Forum Image GC45 App (Attendees only) GC45 Video ArchiveAll livestreams and daily summaries are available for review on our YouTube Channel. Watch Now! GC45 News GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS Read More GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. Read More 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support. Read More Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples. Read More Taking Care of Business Commissioners and guests invited to complete the cycle of General Council business at a recall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 am ET. Read More
GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS Read More
GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. Read More
45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support. Read More
Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples. Read More
Taking Care of Business Commissioners and guests invited to complete the cycle of General Council business at a recall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 am ET. Read More
