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The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals.
Of five gifted ordained ministers from across Canada nominated for selection to be the next Moderator, the 45th General Council chooses one: Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath
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.
As Global, Ecumenical, and Interfaith partners of The United Church of Canada, we extend our heartfelt greetings to General Council 45: Visions and Dreams.
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.
Commissioners and guests invited to complete the cycle of General Council business at a recall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 am ET.
The 45th General Council of The United Church of Canada reconvened at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary, Alberta tonight. GC45 wraps up on Monday, August 11 with a final worship service that includes the installation of the newly selected Moderator.
The constitution of the 45th General Council occurred Sunday, and by the end of the session – the theme of which was “Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45?” – about 450 people participated online.
Learn about being a Youth Forum delegate at the 45th General Council.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this General Council 1 COMMEND the enabling action of the federal government and the action of provinces making provision for medicare plans in accordance with this legislation; 2 REQUEST all other provinces to seek to bring similar plans into being as soon as is practical.
