40th General Council (News Only)

Remit 6 Deadline Extended

Administrator — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:08 -0700

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

Record of Proceedings Available Online

Administrator — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:50:14 -0700

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

Deadline for Remit 3 Extended

Administrator — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:42:04 -0700

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

Remit 3 Sent to Presbyteries

Administrator — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:38:58 -0700

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

Children in Care

Administrator — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:47:48 -0700

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

Administrator — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:27:37 -0700

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

New Prayer Resource for GC40

Administrator — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:12:28 -0700

"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!

Administrator — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:42:36 -0700

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)

Administrator — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:24:54 -0700

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

Moderator Installed at Closing Worship

Administrator — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:09:54 -0700

Jeff Cook

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.