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, February 20–21, 2026 The first 45th General Council Executive (GCE) of 2026 met online on February 20 and 21, 2026, thoughtfully reflecting the Executive’s role to offer insight, oversight, and foresight for the good of the church. First Executive Meeting of 2026 Coming up February 20–21 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets online on February 20 and 21. Using the lenses of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice, the Executive members will work generatively together, and reflect through the communal experience of worship. GCE Summary, November 14–15, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) met online on November 14 and 15, 2025. The two days focused on setting the triennium up for transformative change, with dialogue around the triennium operating budget, the strategic direction and objectives, and affirming the commitment to anti-racism.
