Taxonomy Term: Social Policy

GC31 South Moresby-Haida Indians (1986S555)

WHEREAS the United Church of Canada is committed to the stewardship of creation as expressed in Genesis 1:29-31; and… continue reading

GC25 South Africa (1972S512)

WHEREAS South Africa continues to exercise stringent apartheid measures and supports racist policies in Rhodesia,… 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

GC31 Soil Degradation (1986S522)

WHEREAS the church must be concerned about the long-term production capability of our soil, we add our voice to those… continue reading

GCE41 Socially Responsible Investment and Resource Extraction (2013-11-16-100), (2013-11-16-101)

The original motion was amended to first receive the report, then approve the recommendations.

GCE Social Justice and Protecting Earth's Genetic Heritage and the Traditional Rights of Farmers (2005-04-21-240)

WHEREAS "the needs of the poor have priority over the wants of the rich" because "the way our society treats the poor… continue reading

GC34 Social Charter (1992S513)

The 34th General Council calls upon the Government of Canada and all provincial and territorial administrations to… 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