Taxonomy Term: Social Policy

GC30 Sexism: The Church’s Response

WHEREAS sexism is a form of oppression that exists in church and society; and WHEREAS sexism functions to discriminate… continue reading

GC37 Seek Justice and Resist Evil, Towards a Global Economy for All God's People

To Seek Justice & Resist Evil invites us to SEE global economic injustice, to discern or JUDGE what this means for… continue reading

GC34 Sanctuary for Refugees (1992S162)

The 34th General Council recognizes the moral right and the responsibility of United Church congregations to provide… continue reading

Interim Report of the Anglican Church of Canada-United Church of Canada Dialogue

The current phase of the theological dialogue between the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada… continue reading

GC34 Housing and Income for Single Female Seniors (1992H515)

The 34th General Council agrees to 1. urge the Division of Mission in Canada to: compile available studies and evaluate… continue reading

GC38 Heritage Grains (2003-08-10-GC38-025)

That, having heard Petition #42, the 38th General Council request the United Nations through UNESCO: 1. to declare that… continue reading

GC35 Health Reform (1994H262)

WHEREAS health reform is taking place in many provinces in Canada; and WHEREAS this process is having major impacts on… continue reading

GC36 Health Policy (1997H265)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 36th General Council: Call upon the Government of Canada to renew its commitment and… continue reading

GC35 Health Care Policy (1994H211)

The Canadian health care system is under severe pressure (for example, reductions in federal transfer payments to… continue reading

GC33 Gulf War (1990G781)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 33rd General Council of the United Church of Canada: 1. express its profound regret… continue reading