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GC34 Refugee Asylum and Canadian Policy (1992R217)

The 34th General Council agrees to 1 reaffirm the Refugee Policy of the 32nd General council, providing guidelines… continue reading

GC42 Reducing Carbon Emissions (GC42 2015-021)

That the 42nd General Council 2015: 1. Support a long-term global emission reduction goal consistent with the Paris… continue reading

Reconciling & making new

Today is a time of spiritual dislocation for many Christians. A secular and consumerist spirit pervades public life.… continue reading

GC42 Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the 1986 Apology (2015-11-21-023)

That the Executive of the General Council encourage all Conferences, Districts, and Presbyteries, to incorporate at… continue reading

GC32 Racism (1988R117.02)

WHEREAS various individuals and organizations in Canada are publishing and distributing “hate literature” against Jews… continue reading

GC32 Oil Drilling on Georges Bank (1988O326)

WHEREAS the proposed drilling for oil on the Georges Bank might result in serious economic loss to fishermen in the… 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

GC32 Nuclear-Powered Submarines (1988N765.02)

WHEREAS nuclear-powered submarines will not increase our security; and WHEREAS the use of nuclear technology for… continue reading

GC32 Nuclear-Powered Submarines (1988N765.01)

WHEREAS we affirm Jesus Christ as the life-giver of the world; and WHEREAS submarines may usually bear arms and arms… continue reading

GC29 Nuclear Weapons Free Zone (1982N782)

WHEREAS we, as Christians, recognize all peoples of the earth as our brothers and sisters; and WHEREAS the escalating… continue reading