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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.

Council Thanks Outgoing Moderator

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:42 PM PST
  • By: Derek Carlisle

During closing proceedings, the Council thanked outgoing Moderator David Giuliano for his service to the church.

Council Struggles Over Budget Cuts

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:07 PM PST
  • By: Jim Cairney

The Council struggled over priorities and funding of mission and social justice work, asking the Executive to give priority to these areas.

Five Themes Set to Guide the Church

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:30 PM PST
  • By: Jeff Cook

On its last day of meeting, the United Church’s 40th General Council affirmed five themes to guide the church during the next three years.

Call to Purpose Affirmed by Council

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:27 PM PST
  • By: Jim Cairney

Near the end of the business of the 40th General Council, commissioners affirmed the “Call to Purpose” statement from the previous General Council.

Concern Expressed for Palestinian Community

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 4:56 PM PST
  • By: Jeff Cook

The United Church’s 40th General Council expressed concern for a West Bank Palestinian community engaged in non-violent protests.

Council Shares Six-Word Stories

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 4:09 PM PST
  • By: Jeff Cook
Rt. Rev. David Giuliano

Hurt, hope, and humour were expressed in “six-word stories” as commissioners described their experience at the United Church’s 40th General Council.

Aboriginal Inclusion in Basis of Union, Crest to Be Studied

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 3:41 PM PST
  • By: Derek Carlisle

The United Church of Canada’s Basis of Union and crest will be the subject of study by two separate task groups with the aim of including references to Canada’s First Peoples.

Report on Candidacy Sent to Executive for Further Work

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 3:38 PM PST
  • By: Jim Cairney
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After considerable debate, the report “The Candidacy Pathway” has been sent back to the Executive of the General Council for further work.

New Vision for Ministries in French

  • Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2009 3:30 PM PST
  • By: Derek Carlisle
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A vision for new United Church ministries in French has been adopted by commissioners at the 40th General Council.