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 GCE Summary, February 20–21, 2026 The first 45th General Council Executive (GCE) of 2026 met online on February 20 and 21, 2026, thoughtfully reflecting the Executive’s role to offer insight, oversight, and foresight for the good of the church. First Executive Meeting of 2026 Coming up February 20–21 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets online on February 20 and 21. Using the lenses of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice, the Executive members will work generatively together, and reflect through the communal experience of worship. GCE Summary, November 14–15, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) met online on November 14 and 15, 2025. The two days focused on setting the triennium up for transformative change, with dialogue around the triennium operating budget, the strategic direction and objectives, and affirming the commitment to anti-racism.
