GC45 GC45 WF10: WOW02 Administration of Sacraments For Retired Diaconal Ministers for Summer 2025 All discussion groups were in favour of this proposal. On review with theology staff and legal counsel, it appears likely that this proposal would result in a change to the United Church’s understanding of ministry (7.4.1.iii of the Basis of Union), which would require a remit. Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes: That, in response to WOW02 Administration of Sacraments For Retired Diaconal Ministers the 45th General Council, 2025, take no further action on WOW02 Administration of Sacraments For Retired Diaconal Ministers for Summer 2025strongly encourage regional councils to grant sacraments licenses to retired diaconal ministers Save to PDF True Document Date August 11, 2025 Document Type Way Forward Originating Body Way Forward Committee Latest News Monday, Aug. 11: Decision session summary The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson. Saturday, Aug. 9: Summary of the day Youth Forum members and leadership animators challenged the church to examine how it relates to youth, and to follow their leadership, and the Moderator-elect, Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath listened carefully.