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GC33 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990U515)

We welcome the fact that 22 countries have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Children and that it is now in… continue reading

GC36 Public Review of Nuclear Industry

Having heard Petitions 128 & 130, and noted and given careful consideration to the following concerns: a) economic… continue reading

GC40 Protection of Agricultural Land and Local Food Security (GC 40 2009 – 046)

That the 40th General Council 2009 direct the General Secretary, General Council to develop a study resource to… continue reading

GC41 Prophecy and Empire (GC41 2012 - 053)

1) recognise the emergence of new social movements, which specifically challenge the neo liberal Empire; 2) direct the… continue reading

GC27 Project North (1977P655)

WHEREAS we endorse the right of the native people to help shape the kind of regional development which is taking place… continue reading

GC32 Plant Breeders’ Rights Legislation (1988P416)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 32nd General Council requests the General Secretary of General Council to request the… continue reading

GC38 Peace-building and Justice Making (2003P217)

As followers of Jesus we are called to live in peace (2 Corinthians 13:11). We believe that the Hebrews Scriptures tell… continue reading

GC31 Peace in Central America (1986P212)

WHEREAS we believe in God of love and justice; and WHEREAS our United Church of Canada has a heritage of support for… continue reading

GC41 Paying Attention to the Global Ocean – Reporting to the 41st General Council, August 2012 (GC41 2012 – 089)

recommend to the General Secretary, General Council for implementation or study the following: take actions over the… continue reading

GC39 Pathways to Peace in the Holy Land (GC39 2006-049)

Declare our willingness to support and participate in the World Council of Churches' proposed week for International… continue reading