Taxonomy Term: Social Policy

GC34 Residential Schools (1992R271)

That the 34th General Council of the United Church of Canada continue to pressure the federal government to respond to… continue reading

GCE Residential Schools (1991R272)

The report, which was circulated at the September meeting was reviewed. It was reported that the leadership of Oliver… continue reading

GC36 Residential School Apology/Repentance (1997R271)

Jesus said, “When you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something… continue reading

GC27 Report on Gambling and Lotteries (1977R231)

We recognize that gambling takes on many forms. There are many disagreements among people as to which activities… continue reading

GCE Report on AIDS (1986R213)

Theological Affirmation We affirm that the Christian conviction that God loves and cares for all people includes… continue reading

GC27 Report of the Task Force on the Environment

Statement of Goals 1. To Awaken the United Church: a) to the extent and the depth of the environmental crisis (helping… continue reading

Marriage: Report of the Roman Catholic/United Church Dialogue

Since establishment in 1975, the Roman Catholic Church/United Church of Canada Dialogue has discussed, and issued… continue reading

GC38 The Nuclear and Uranium Mining Industry (2003N776)

WHEREAS Canada produces 35% of the world’s uranium, some 27 million pounds in 2001 (CNSC Annual Report, 2001, p.22) and… continue reading

Our Model of Church Membership: Time for a Change?

The Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee invites your response to this study document on membership in The… continue reading

GCE Open and Accessible: Ministries with Persons with Disabilities

Ministries with persons with disabilities are not a new phenomenon in The United Church of Canada. For example, since… continue reading