General Council has a full schedule of activities, proposals, and weighty decisions
It’s almost here! The 45th General Council of The United Church of Canada constituted online in June, and now, the in-person portion of the Council starts on August 7 at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Participants may also join online. The livestream of the plenary sessions is available on the United Church YouTube channel.
The new Moderator will be selected by August 9, and installed on August 11.
Other highlights include:
- Thursday, Aug. 7: Dinner and meet-and-greet with commissioners and Moderator nominees; preview events and renewed commitment to Thursdays in Black.
- Friday, Aug. 8: Apology to the 2S and LGTBQIA+ communities, Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta at 9 am MT (registration here)
- Saturday, Aug. 9: Final ballot (if required) on election of new Moderator (nominees standing for election).
- Sunday, August 10: Alvin Dixon Walk/Run and keynote speaker, Karen Georgia Thompson, general minister and president, United Church of Christ USA (7 p.m.)
- Monday, Aug. 11: Installation of the new Moderator, Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta. Scheduled for 7 p.m. MT.
There will be music, inspiring worship, and learning times built around themed proposals. Don’t forget Youth Forum, climate motivators, and leadership animators will be fully participating in the Council. Follow United Church social media and YouTube for updates, video summaries, special features and highlights.