GC45 GC45 Moderator Accountability Report for Summer 2025 Origin: ModeratorSiblings in Christ,What an honour it has been to serve The United Church of Canada as Moderator over the past three years. And what a Deep, Bold, and Daring time it has been. As we prepare to gather in Calgary and across the country to discern the work of the 45th General Council and elect our 45th Moderator, my prayers will be with the church that we might be faithful disciples in that work. This won’t be a play by play accounting of my activities – but a faithful reflection of what I’ve heard and learned along the way in my journey as your 44th Moderator.That All May Be OneThis centennial year marks an important moment in the life and witness of our denomination. As we recognize both the good and hard things of our first hundred years, and the traditions that formed our denomination, we also turn to the future. And that is my hope for this General Council 45 meetings: Visions and Dreams. While the initial 2022-2025 Strategic Plan was to focus and align the work of the General Council Office, the Call and Vision of the church is for the whole church. Read the Full Report Below Resources GC45 Moderator Accountability Report for Summer 2025.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date June 22, 2025 Document Type Report Originating Body Moderator Latest 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 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. 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.
