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As a Christian denomination, The United Church of Canada holds firmly to the promise of a better world, where human rights and dignity for all are upheld and where all have abundant and flourishing life. Being bold and daring in our commitments to justice in the church, in this land now called Canada, and in the world, we offer this public statement.
To all 2S and LGBTQIA+ individuals who currently are, or have previously been connected with The United Church of Canada, We, The United Church of Canada, express our deepest apologies to all those who have experienced homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia within The United Church of Canada. This has at times looked like overt actions such
Draft agenda for the GC44 AGM held October 19, 2024.
Remember to…Question biasesChallenge assumptionsNotice who’s missingValue all voicesAim for equityLive out our commitments…as we strive to live out God’s call
A litany by The Rev. Michael Blair, General Secretary (2022)
Bilingual liturgical resources for the GC44 AGM held October 19, 2024.
In The United Church of Canada, we see ourselves as a church rooted in justice and equality with a vision of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice. Our roots flow from the social gospel tradition of bringing Christian responsibility to public influence. In many ways, we have been a model of equality. We were the first denomination to grant ordination to women and commissioning and ordination to people who are openly 2SLGBTQIA+. United Church ministry personnel come from different walks of life and many cultural backgrounds. And while our history includes the running of Indian Residential Schools, we have apologized, made reparation, and continue to work toward reconciliation.
Draft agenda for the GC44 AGM held October 21, 2023.
Church adopts social justice principles and addresses designated lay ministry at annual meeting.
For more accountability on the work of the General Council Office for the triennium of the 44th General Council please see the reports to the Executive of the General Council and the two Annual Meetings of the 44th General Council at. You can explore the outcomes of specific pieces of work on the tracking sheet below.
