While the Manual states that regional councils can assess and recognize ministries that are not traditional communities… continue reading
An amendment to section I.1.2.4 was approved at G44 in February 2022 to allow ministers from other denominations to… continue reading
During the most recent remit process, we identified that the governing body is responsible for the vote. However, the… continue reading
We are called to be the church, united and diverse, supporting and holding one another accountable. The combination of… continue reading
Before the restructuring in 2019, presbyteries had the ability to appoint up to 10 lay members at large. This ability… continue reading
The 44th General Council asked that a principles-based approach to the United Church’s justice work be developed. A set… continue reading
In 2021, the Ministry Streams task group submitted a report and proposal, “Ministry Leadership to Meet the Needs of the… continue reading
We have witnessed in real time genocide against the people of Gaza - an atrocity that has challenged our morality,… continue reading
Many diaconal ministers have years of experience administering the sacraments in their communities of faith and in… continue reading
Glen Morris United Church and likely other small churches have difficulty filling all positions on their Governing… continue reading
