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GC28 Use of Tobacco Products (1980U775)

THAT the United Church of Canada discourage the use of tobacco products by promoting awareness as to the health risks… continue reading

GC30 Use of Illicit Drugs (1984U734)

WHEREAS the use of illicit drugs continues to be a serious problem of epidemic proportions among our youth; and WHEREAS… continue reading

GC31 Use and Advertising of Tobacco (1986U712)

SUPPORT all efforts to discourage smoking in work places, public buildings and all forms of public transportation, and… continue reading

GC32 Uranium Exports (1988U628)

WHEREAS the 28th General Council (1980) expressed The United Church of Canada’s deep concern for the well-being of this… continue reading

GC37 Unregulated Speculative Capital and Tobin Tax (2000F176)

WHEREAS The United Church of Canada has long critiqued unregulated capitalism which enshrines private gain over public… continue reading

GC21 Universal Health Services (1964U532)

COMMEND those provinces which have established a comprehensive health services plan and urge those provinces which do… continue reading

GC35 United Nations Peacekeeping Endeavours (1994U551)

WHEREAS Christ calls the church to be concerned for this world; and WHEREAS the ways of peace and reconciliation are… continue reading

GC42 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a Framework for Reconciliation (2015-11-21-022)

That the Executive of the General Council, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Call to… continue reading

GC25 United Nations Charter Revision (1972U551)

WHEREAS the United Nations Charter is revised every ten years; and WHEREAS it is the conviction of this Committee that… continue reading

United Church Statement on UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a Framework for Reconciliation

On June 2, 2015, the United Church of Canada, along with the other church parties to the Indian Residential Schools… continue reading