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Please note the date the Category 3 Remit for establishing an autonomous Indigenous Church is March 31, 2024, not 2025.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43: 18-19

The sub-Executive of the General Council appointed members of two task groups whose mandates commit to furthering equity in the church.

Alcris Limongi is the newest member of the General Council Executive! Her appointment was approved at the General Council 44 recall meeting on Oct. 21, 2023. 

Watch the recording of the General Council 44 recall meeting, held Saturday, Oct. 21.

The annual recall meeting of the 44th General Council met virtually on October 21, 2023. It included greetings from the Partner Council, and recognition of John Egger as the last solo ministry co-worker.

Dr. John Egger returned to Canada from Seoul in January 2023, and completed a period of “Home Assignment” through May 2023. The conclusion of his home assignment marked the end of the United Church's sole Co-Worker in Mission appointments.

These greetings were brought to the General Council by Horacio Mesones, Centro Regional Ecuménico de Asesoría y Servicio (Argentina).

Hope you can join us virtually today. If you're interested in watching the proceedings of today's meeting, the livestream is on the United Church YouTube channel.

Just a reminder of our upcoming meetings this month.Firstly, the learning session for the GC44 meeting is Thursday, October 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. (EDT). This will be the primary time of learning and discussion regarding:A proposal regarding recommendations on the Designated Lay Min...