What did the attendees of the GC leave with: personally or professionally? 

Things to look forward to or, possibly, look out for?

Any monumental changes or shifts on the horizon?

Did you find it a valuable experience?

Inquiring minds want to know ....

This thread will collect the "News & Views" from General Council 40 in one place on WonderCafe. You can also find "News & Views" (and much more) on the General Council 40 site: http://gc40.united-church.ca/en

So, here I am at GC40.

The 40th General Council for The United Church of Canada.

I get to help elect a new Moderator.

I get to discern well over 100 proposals.

Specifically, I will be spending time on Palestine and Israel, dangerous dump sites, support for Canadians in prison...and, Emerging Spirit.

Yes, I will part of the group that will try to discern the future for Emerging Spirit - our programs like WonderCafe, advertising campaigns and congregation training seminars. How did they ever let me in?

Although I clearly have a bias, even a passion for Emerging Spirit, I will listen, I will share and I will do my best to hear the voice of God as we make our recommendations.

But before, I get properly objective - let me say a couple of things.

It's almost like being there....

http://gc40.united-church.ca/site/watch

Nice job, UCC web folks!

With GC40 about to start, and everyone waiting with baited breath for the decisions the commissioners will make, it’s probably worthwhile to understand how the GC News will work. I’m basing my comments on my work at previous GC’s.

1) Know How the News is Written

Many of you may know this already, but The United Church has launched a new website which is the hub for news and information about General Council 40:

http://gc40.united-church.ca/

You can go there to find up-to-minute news, video, a Twitter feed, blog coverage - before, during, and after the event.

You can also keep up with the news about General Council 40 on Twitter at http://twitter.com/UCCGC40.

Please join us as the church meets, even if you won't be in Kelowna!

Workbook 2 and profiles of candidates for Moderator now online http://gc40.united-church.ca

Welcome to WonderCafe's new discussion forum for General Council 40! This forum is for discussion on issues related to The United Church of Canada's 40th General Council meeting which will be held this August in Kelowna, B.C.

We encourage you to join others here in conversation about the decisions to be made by General Council, the vote for a new Moderator, activities at the meeting location in Kelowna, and more!