GC45 GC45 WF31: HF03 Remit and Proposal Integrity Policy for Summer 2025 All but one of the discussion groups were opposed to this proposal and one group did not discuss this proposal. Most discussion groups expressed concerns, including tying up our process with the use of multiple remits, lack of room for discernment, cost, lack of engagement from local communities of faith. Some discussion groups expressed the value of honouring our corporate history but not letting that hold us back or limit the church’s ability to have flexibility to change, progress, and evolve. Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes: That, in response to HF03 Remit and Proposal integrity Policy, the 45th General Council, 2025, take no further action on HF03 Remit and Proposal integrity Policy 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.
