Taxonomy Term: General Council

Dreaming a Better World Into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World

As a Christian denomination, The United Church of Canada holds firmly to the promise of a better world, where human… continue reading

2025 Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ People and Communities

To all 2S and LGBTQIA+ individuals who currently are, or have previously been connected with The United Church of… continue reading

GC45 General Council Executive Accountability Report for Summer 2025

The GCE is led by commitments to governance that is future-oriented, visionary and grounded in deep love and care for… continue reading

GC45 Anti-Racism and Equity Accountability Report for Summer 2025

The United Church’s focused work on anti-racism includes: anti-racism education and education for congregational… continue reading

GC45 GS09 Finalization of the Decision of the Judicial Committee for Summer 2025

Under section J.10.9.4, the General Secretary is responsible for reporting all decisions made by the Judicial Committee… continue reading

GC45 GS08 Finalization of the Decision of the Judicial Committee for Summer 2025

Under section J.10.9.4, the General Secretary is responsible for reporting all decisions made by the Judicial Committee… continue reading

GC44 Minutes 2024-10-19

Minutes from the GC44 Annual General Meeting held on October 19, 2024.

GC45 GS06 Amendment to Section C.2.14 for Summer 2025

While the Manual states that regional councils can assess and recognize ministries that are not traditional communities… continue reading

GC45 GS03 Change to Basis of Union: IV. Regional Councils; SECTION 6.2.3 for Summer 2025

Before the restructuring in 2019, presbyteries had the ability to appoint up to 10 lay members at large. This ability… continue reading

GC44 Agenda for October 21, 2023

Draft agenda for the GC44 AGM held October 21, 2023.