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OverviewThe Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee meets online periodically throughout the year, with smaller working groups meeting more frequently. The committee also met in person in earl...
A recording of the learning session for the October 2024 AGM.GC44 Learning Session for October 21, 2023.mp4
1. What is the issue?This an annual task to meet compliance and reporting requirements.2. Why is this important?Among the duties of the Audit Committee of the General Council is to review the annual f...
1. What is the issue?Before the restructuring in 2019, Presbyteries had the ability to appoint up to 10 lay members at large. The Conferences were also able to increase their membership with represent...
1. What is the issue? The 2023 annual meeting of the 44ᵗʰ General Council approved in principle the use of a principle-based approach to the justice work of the United Church. The principles were...
On behalf of General Council, the Audit Committee has carried out its assigned duties from 2019 through 2023, adjusting for pandemic related constraints.
This report serves as an accountability measure and offers an overview of the church’s overall work on anti-racism and equity from the perspective of the General Council Office.
A summary of the work of the GCE.
The General Secretary's Accountability Report for the 2023 GC44 Annual MeetingTopics include:Remit 1Strategic Operational PlanMinistries in FrenchStaffing and office structureChanges to regional staff...
The Executive of the General Council is the decision-making body for the United Church between meetings of the General Council.Minutes from the meetings of the Executive and the Sub-Executive can be f...