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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 2025
  • strongly encourage regional councils to grant sacraments licenses to retired diaconal ministers 

 

 

  

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