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I am grateful for the privilege of serving as Acting General Secretary during General Secretary Michael Blair’s sabbatical. It has given me the opportunity to immerse myself more fully in the work of the denomination. It has also allowed me to represent the church on a few occasions— at an online event hosted by the President of the Canadian Council of Churches, at our open house with the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and, most recently, at the funeral of former Moderator, the Very Rev. Dr. Bruce McLeod.
The United Church of Canada continues to reaffirm its commitments to equity and anti-oppression. The church’s commitments to equity help us glimpse the Kin-dom of God, where all are welcome at the table (Luke 14:12–14) and are honoured and created in God’s image.
At the 42nd General Council, the church approved support for a national process of a Living Apology installation project for dialogue, storytelling, education, and reconciliation with persons who identify as sexual or gender diverse including but not limited to Two-Spirited, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer persons.
In this report I seek to provide a high-level overview of the work of the General Council Office as well as providing some insights on the broader life of the church from my perspective as the General Secretary.
Food insecurity remains one of the most pressing global challenges, deeply affecting health, education, and economic development. In 2024, 304 million people faced acute food insecurity according to the UN World Food Programme, with the number of people experiencing severe hunger globally rising to 783 million-an increase of 122 million since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The main drivers include conflict, climate-related disasters (such as El Niño and La Niña), and economic shocks like sanctions and hyperinflation. These factors have intensified, particularly in countries already vulnerable due to prolonged wars and successive natural disasters.
The General Secretary's Accountability Report for the 2024 GCE44 March Meeting
The General Secretary's Accountability Report for the 2024 GC44 Annual MeetingTopics include:2024 Annual Strategic PlanFinancial PlanningCentennial CelebrationThen Let Us Sing!300 Bloor StreetEmergent...
The Executive of the 42nd General Council received the report calling for a process to review the church’s policy on Palestine and Israel in light of the changing context and partner calls for solidarity.
The principles of UNDRIP are resonant in the National Indigenous Church’s proposal to General Council 44 on creating a new national Indigenous organization, and in the remit supporting this. A significant investment of time has been made in preparing materials to support the remit as a commitment to UNDRIP.
The General Secretary's Accountability Report for the 2023 GC44 Annual Meeting.
