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Council Repudiates Background Language of Middle East Proposals

Bruce Gregersen

General Council repudiates the written background material attached to three proposals on Israel and Palestine.

Report Shares Vision for Aboriginal Ministries

Alberta Billy speaks to GC40 about the legacy of Residential Schools

A presentation by the Aboriginal Ministries Circle calls the church to action now.

Partners at Council Learn, Share, and Hope

Global / Ecumenical Guest, Johnson Mbillah, Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa

Overseas, ecumenical, and interfaith partners attending Council share their insights and learn new things.

Truth and Reconciliation Requires Listening

A presentation on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and stories from Residential Schools survivors reminds the church of the need to listen in new ways.

Questions of Trust Raised during Reports

Questions of trust surfaced during the accountability reports of church leaders to commissioners.

Becoming Intercultural Requires a Vision

Adele Halliday introduces the workshop on Intercultural Engagement

For the United Church to become intercultural it needs a transformative vision that calls all to change.

Youth Raise Funds to Offset Travel

Youth Forum announce the Legacy Project, to build a solar water heater for the Naramata Centre, to offset the carbon footprint of GC40

Youth Forum Members are raising money to offset the carbon foot print of travel to General Council.

Cooperation Crucial for Muslims, Christians

A Kenyan minister and Toronto imam discussed Muslim-Christian relations at a noon-time gathering.

Morning Worship Highlights Inclusivity

Monday morning worship

During worship commissioners were reminded of the inclusive nature of the United Church.

Moderator Reports to General Council

David Giuliano reflects on his term as Moderator.