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Daily Summary: Day 4 (August 12)

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:44 PM PST

A summary of online coverage for Day 4 (August 12) of the 40th General Council.

Council Recognizes Apology to Japanese United

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:31 PM PST
  • By: Jim Cairney
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Council recognizes an apology made by British Columbia Conference to a Japanese United Church in Vancouver in June 2009—decades after its property was confiscated without consultation or compensation.

Children Lead Worship

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:05 PM PST
  • By: Jeff Cook
Children in Council lead morning worship with "The Potter's Song"

Children at Council led morning worship, reminding commissioners that they are the hands of God.

Moderator Nominees Address the Council

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:56 PM PST
  • By: Jeff Cook
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The eight nominees for Moderator of The United Church of Canada had their opportunity to speak to commissioners to the 40th General Council.

Motion on Voting by Adherents Defeated

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:43 PM PST
  • By: Derek Carlisle

The General Council has defeated a proposal to extend voting privileges at congregational meetings to all adherents.

Global Letters Respond to Israel/Palestine Issue

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:40 PM PST
  • By: Jim Cairney

The United Church has received letters from Canada and around the world in response to proposals related to Israel and Palestine.

Video: Summing up Day 4

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:32 PM PST
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A synopsis of the morning's events at the 40th General Council.

Video: Children investigate

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:30 PM PST
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The Children in Council investigate the current moderator and the nominees, looking for details not included in their official biographies!

Video: John Thompson, nominee

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:25 PM PST
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Introduced by children, John Thompson, nominated by Keewatin Presbytery, All Native Circle Conference.

Video: Mardi Tindal, nominee

  • Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:21 PM PST
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Introduced by children, Mardi Tindal, nominated by Erie Presbytery, Hamilton Conference, an adult educator, author, and video producer who has served in several roles at all levels of the church, s