GC45 GC45 WF40: HF02 Policy That Meets a Variety of Changes in Communities of Faith for Summer 2025 Most groups did not discuss this proposal, and those groups that did were split. There was confusion about the requests in the proposal. A couple discussion groups expressed the need for clear handbooks that help communities of faith navigate times of change and transition. Therefore, in response to HF02 Policy That Meets a Variety of Changes in Communities of Faith the Way Forward Team proposes: That the 45th General Council, 2025, Direct the General Secretary to explore the creation of a handbook and other education and theological resources to support Communities of Faith in times of change and transition, and report back for the next meeting of the 45th General Council in 2026 Take no further action on HF02 Policy That Meets a Variety of Changes in Communities of Faith Save to PDF True Document Date August 11, 2025 Document Type Way Forward Originating Body Way Forward Committee Latest News GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support.
