New Manual, New Structure
The United Church of Canada websites have been updated recently with the The Manual 2019 and the Congregations and Councils page now explains the new three-council structure, including a map of the regional councils.
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Moderator Richard Bott at Closing Worship: The Church Is Hungry for Change
Newly installed Moderator Bott preached on John 6:1–14 (Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand).
Experiences of Racism Break into the Open
The predictable processes of GC43 veered into uncharted territory as Indigenous and racialized commissioners and guests took to the microphones to share their experiences of racism and marginalization in the church.
Day 7 at GC43: End of day update - Jour 7: Nouveau dévelopement de fin de soirée
Developments at the end of the business day.
Ministry Personnel Decisions
General Council found its way through several decisions related to ministry personnel matters on its final day.
Decisions on Small and Rural Ministries
Small and rural ministries in the United Church bring real strengths, but they also face unique challenges.
Identity and Vision of The United Church of Canada
Commissioners at the 43rd General Council went through several rounds of discernment to move forward with proposals on the theme Identity and Vision.
Commissioners Clear the Way for Remit Implementation
On the final afternoon of the 43rd General Council, commissioners approved and made final amendments to proposals on the theme of Remit Implementation.
Decisions on Theology
In a changing church and world, do we need to update our theological language to reflect a 21st-century context?