General Council is the decision-making body of the United Church as a whole. It brings together Commissioners (those elected to be members of this meeting of the General Council) to help set the course for the future of the United Church. GC45 Commissioners will need to be available for education sessions online June 14 and June 22, 2025. The 45th General Council will meet August 7-12, 2025 in person in Calgary, AB. Invitation from The Moderator The Moderator invites you to consider becoming a...
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Spring 2024 Tri-Regional Council Meeting When: Friday, May 24th to Sunday, May 26th, 2024 Where: Unifor Family Education Centre, Port Elgin Theme: Life Together Speaker: The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, UCC Moderator In-Person Registration: Registration information you need to...
For the remit vote, we are glad to hear that many of you are having conversations about the remit at your congregational meetings. Please also make sure your congregations understand that this is not something the congregation can vote on. The remit vote must be made by the pastoral charge governing body (Board or Council) and cannot be delegated to the congregation. The Board/Council members should vote according to their own discernment. That being said, it is great for the congregation to...
Epiphany Greetings! We believe that God is calling the United Church to Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship and Daring Justice. Hearing this, our vision for the next 5-10 years is: Called by God, as disciples of Jesus, The United Church of Canada seeks to be a bold, connected, evolving church of diverse, courageous, hope-filled communities united in deep spirituality, inspiring worship, and daring justice. One way the United Church is putting this into action is by working to Strengthen...
Dear Communities of Faith in Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council, As Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council our stated purpose is “Connecting, Supporting, Transforming”. Yet, we know that many members of the regional council, both clergy and lay, are feeling isolated and like they lack the supports they need. It has also been difficult for members of Communities of Faith (CoF) to discern how to connect with the regional council and to find ways to support our work through the...
