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Daily Summary: Day 5 (August 13)

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:42 PM PST

A summary of online coverage for Day 5 (August 13) of the 40th General Council.

Church to Ask for U.S. to Investigate Torture

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:34 PM PST
  • By: Jim Cairney

The United Church is calling on the Canadian government to petition the American government to investigate its use of torture.

No National Boycott, but Churches Encouraged to Act

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:24 PM PST
  • By: Jim Cairney
Global / Ecumenical Guest, Nora Carmi, Sabeel, Jerusalem

Meeting in Kelowna, British Columbia, the Council adopted a multi-faceted resolution on August 13, two days after it had repudiated the “provocative, unbalanced and hurtful” language th

Video: Summing up Day 5

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:12 PM PST
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The pace quickens as more decisions roll out of the Commissions at the 40th General Council.

Video: A decision on access

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:08 PM PST
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After hours of debate and discussion, a decision is reached as to whether or not a congregation has to offer all services to all members.

Video: Emerging Spirit

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:00 PM PST
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A reflection by Keith Howard on one of the church's most daring programs, three years after its beginning.

Video: Using technology to meet

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:53 PM PST
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The Commission adopts proposals to make use of technology to help connect people and reduce meeting costs.

Mom, Dad, and Kids All Attend Council

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 4:54 PM PST
  • By: Jim Taylor

All the members of three families are attending General Council.

Video: Statement on Paid Accountable Ministry

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 4:05 PM PST
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The Commission adopts a report that defines the responsibilities of ministers in the United Church.

Youth Lead Council in New Ways of Prayer

  • Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2009 2:39 PM PST
  • By: Jeff Cook
Youth Forum Prayer

During morning worship members of Youth Forum invited commissioners to pray in a variety of ways.