Taxonomy Term: Gender and Sexuality

GC41 Transgender

March 2012 Motion passed by the Executive of the General Council: Policies Related to Gender Identity The Executive of… continue reading

GC35 Outlawing Female Circumcision

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 35th General Council ask the Division of Mission in Canada to write a letter of support to the… continue reading

GC38 Same-Sex Marriage (2003)

WHEREAS The United Church of Canada states that "we are called to be the Church, to Celebrate God's presence, to live… continue reading

GC36 Same-Sex Benefits (1997S172)

Therefore be it resolved that the 36th General Council go on record as supporting the amendment of the Income Tax Act… continue reading

GC39 Resources and Strategies to Challenge Homophobia in the Church(GC39 2006 – 064)

That the General Secretary, General Council, create resources for people of all ages for the purpose of: • recognizing… continue reading

Of Love and Justice

In August 2000, the 37th General Council of The United Church of Canada overturned a policy that had been on its books… continue reading

GC42 Solidarity and Support for Progressive Evangelicals Within the Emerging Church Movement (GC42 2015 - 062)

That the 42nd General Council (2015) direct the General Secretary, General Council to: 1. send letters of support and… continue reading

GC34 Sexual Orientation (1992S256)

The 34th General Council urges the Government of Canada to immediately amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to include… continue reading

GC30 Sexual Orientation (1984S256)

We affirm our acceptance of all human beings as persons made in the image of God, regardless of their sexual… continue reading

GC34 Sexual Abuse (1992S211)

BE IT RESOLVED 1. that the 34th General Council adopt the definitions for sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexual… continue reading