GC45 GC45 WF39: EOO01 Accessibility of Church Decision-making for Summer 2025 All but three groups discussed this proposal. Of the groups who did respond, they all recommended taking no action on this proposal. Groups recognized that ‘in camera’ and ‘behind closed doors’ are not the same. There are existing guidelines for going in and out of ‘in camera’ discussions, that are in practice. Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes: That, EOO01 Accessibility of Church Decision-making, the 45th General Council, 2025, take no further action. 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.
