This Library contains documents from all recent United Church governance meetings, including General Council and its Executive. It also includes “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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These policies represent the General Council discussion and discernment of a variety of theological and social justice topics that speak to what we believe and why.
Proposals for the General Council address issues of denominational responsibility that go beyond the bounds of regional councils.
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Thank you to those who were able to join the learning sessions on the principle-based approach to justice work in the United Church.
Reports are received for General Council business from the Moderator, the General Secretary, and various committees and task groups that are accountable to the General Council.
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.
All 16 regional councils, the National Indigenous Council, and 80% of pastoral charges in The United Church of Canada participated in the vote on Remit 1: Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization.
Meet the Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, CM, a nominee for the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada.
Meet the Rev. Dr. John Pentland, a nominee for the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada.
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
