GC45 GC45 WF13: Proposals on Israel and Palestine HF01, SW02, SW03, SW05 for Summer 2025 There was overwhelming support from the discussion groups in favour of these proposals. There were also many calls to combine these proposals together as one. The recommendations within these proposals are in alignment with the Principles for Justice Work and The United Church of Canada has already acted on the recommendations. Communities of faith and individuals throughout The United Church of Canada are encouraged to continue to take these actions and faithfully live out our Principles for Justice Work. Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes: That, in response to proposals on Israel and Palestine HF01, SW02, SW03, SW05, the 45th General Council, 2025: affirm the recommendations in HF01, SW02, SW03, and SW05, and recognize that many pieces of work are underway or have taken place, and direct the General Secretary to apply the Principles for Justice Work in taking actions outlined in these proposals 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.
