Taxonomy Term: Social Policy

GC33 Child Sexual Abuse (1990C372)

This 33rd General Council urges that all conferences become aware of current studies of child abuse, such as the Rix… continue reading

GC34 Child Prostitution (1992C366)

The 34th General Council agrees to 1. affirm the Divisions of Mission in Canada and World Outreach for their… continue reading

GC41 Child Poverty Needs to Be the Concern of Everyone (GC41 2012 – 063)

That the 41st General Council 2012 direct the Executive of the General Council to develop strategies to enable all… continue reading

GC34 Child Nutrition and Breast Feeding (1992C357)

The 34th General Council agrees to 1. request the Division of Mission in Canada to educate congregations, presbyteries… continue reading

GC33 Child Abuse and the Church (1990C311)

WHEREAS The United Church of Canada does not have a clearly defined policy on how persons with pastoral… continue reading

GC30 Central America (1984C215.02)

WHEREAS the more than 200,000 Guatemalan refugees living in camps in southern Mexico suffer from a severe lack of… continue reading

GC28 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1980F214)

WHEREAS we are concerned about the effect of alcohol on unborn babies, specifically: -a complex of growth deficiencies… continue reading

GC39 Ethical Investment for Peace in Palestine and Israel (2006E735)

That the 39th General Council 2006 1. Receive for information the report on Ethical Investment for Peace in Palestine… continue reading

GC37 Ethical Investment (2000E735)

WHEREAS The United Church of Canada has an ethical investment policy which screens against investment in alcohol,… continue reading

GC40 Environmental Awareness (GC 40 2009 – 065)

That the 40th General Council 2009 direct the General Secretary, General Council, to: 1. encourage congregations to… continue reading