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Remit 6 Deadline Extended

  • Posted On: Thursday, May 3, 2012 9:00 AM PST

The remit 6 deadline has been extended to June 15, 2012.

Record of Proceedings Available Online

  • Posted On: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:50 PM PST

The Record of Proceedings from the 40th General Council is now available online.

Deadline for Remit 3 Extended

  • Posted On: Monday, March 8, 2010 7:42 AM PST

The deadline for presbyteries to return voting forms for Remit 3 has been extended to June 15, 2010.

Remit 3 Sent to Presbyteries

  • Posted On: Thursday, December 10, 2009 9:38 AM PST

Remit 3 was sent to presbyteries on December 2, 2009. Please visit the Downloads section to view it.

Children in Care

  • Posted On: Monday, October 26, 2009 1:47 PM PST

The 40th General Council asked United Church congregations to focus on “children in care” (i.e., children in foster care or involved with child protection agencies) as the theme for Children's Sunday 2009.

Remits 1 and 2 Sent to Presbyteries

  • Posted On: Monday, September 14, 2009 1:27 PM PST

Remits 1 and 2 were sent to presbyteries on September 4, 2009.

New Prayer Resource for GC40

  • Posted On: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 7:12 AM PST

"In The Potter's House," a prayer resource for GC40, is now available for download. Please visit the Downloads section to get your copy.

Calling all attendees of GC40!

  • Posted On: Monday, August 17, 2009 1:42 PM PST

Please complete the following survey so we can learn from your experience of this Council . Your reflections and feedback will help us plan for the 41st General Council in Ottawa.

Daily Summary: Day 7 (August 15)

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 11:24 PM PST

A summary of online coverage for Day 7 (August 15) of the 40th General Council.

Moderator Installed at Closing Worship

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 11:09 PM PST
  • By: Jeff Cook
Mardi Tindal

Mardi Tindal was installed as the 40th Moderator of The United Church of Canada during a worship service in which this General Council’s theme, “down to the potter’s house,” was interpreted through words, music, and movement.