Answering your questions about Remit 1: A video
NEWLY RELEASED! A new video answering more questions about Remit 1.
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More than just acronyms: FAQs on the GC DLM decision
Everything you need to know about General Council’s decision on Pathway to Testamur for individual DLMs (but were afraid to ask)
FAQs about Remit 1: Creating an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization
Answering your questions about the remit. All congregations must vote on the remit by March 31, 2024.
CORRECTION to remit date in GCE summary
Please note the date the Category 3 Remit for establishing an autonomous Indigenous Church is March 31, 2024, not 2025.
GCE summary, Nov. 16-18, 2023
“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
Task group members appointed
The sub-Executive of the General Council appointed members of two task groups whose mandates commit to furthering equity in the church.
Introducing our newest GCE member . . .
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.
Missed the General Council 44 meeting?
Watch the recording of the General Council 44 recall meeting, held Saturday, Oct. 21.
Church adopts Social Justice Principles and addresses Designated Lay Ministry at Annual Meeting
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.
Recognition of John Egger as the last long-term overseas ministry personnel
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.