This Library contains documents from all recent United Church governance meetings, including General Council and its Executive. It will also soon include “Our Beliefs Explained” official policy documents dating back several decades. If you can't find something you think should be included, contact gcbusiness@united-church.ca.
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It is with great joy and deep gratitude that we bring warm greetings on behalf of the Partner Council.
Learn about being a Youth Forum delegate at the 45th General Council.
Thank you to those who were able to join the learning sessions on the principle-based approach to justice work in the United Church.
On Nov. 8, members of the Executive of the General Council had a special meeting to discuss recommendations about NEW05 Indigenous Sovereignty Proposal. They affirmed the recall of the National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering (NISG) to determine the future of the Indigenous Church.
The Faithful Footprints program was launched in March 2018 when the essential financial, communication, support tools and governance foundations necessary for implementing the five-year program were put into place.
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
The Executive of the General Council directs the General Secretary's Supervision Committee to consult with the Judicial Committee to determine if the General Secretary's action in dissolving the National Indigenous Council was within the authority of the office and report back to the Executive of the General Council.
The General Council Executive (GCE) met in person in Mississauga, Ontario, on November 21-23, 2024. The meeting wrapped up a week of meetings with Regional Council Executive Ministers and General Council Executive Ministers, Senior Leads and Directors.