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 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.
