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In response to NEW05 and having the benefit of the discussion at General Council 44 on October 19, 2024, and the background documentation and timeline of events, the Executive of the General Council
That the bounds of the 44th General Council annual meeting 2024 be the virtual meeting room and the telephone connections to that meeting space.
The General Secretary recommends that the 44th General Council, 2024...
With the enactment of “Remit 4: Funding a New Model”, it was intended that all pastoral charges would share in funding both regional and denominational governance work in a proportional and transparent way.
The 44th General Council 2022 authorized a category 3 remit, to amend the Basis of Union of The Manual of The United Church of Canada. It required a majority vote of regional councils and communities of faith.
The General Council needs to appoint one member to serve the duration of a term on the General Council Executive for a vacancy that has arisen since the last General Council Annual meeting.
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.