Commissioner Nick Monsour of London Conference made the comment during the report of the Moderator's Consultation on Faith and the Economy to the Council. The work reflected the United Church at its best, said Ted Reeve, program co-ordinator for the consultation.
People yearn for the biblically based moral moorings at the heart of our common life.
The consultation aimed to make better use of modern information technology, bring together church resources for more effective and practical economic projects and to seek partners to enhance the work. The Moderator's Consultation has questioned, cajoled, analyzed and prayed that we consider the ethics of economic policies and practices. The Consultation says United Church members throughout the country are asking for more leadership on faith and economic justice issues and therefore challenged both theological and continuing education to include social analysis, ethical reflections, and community action. The United Church can make a significant contribution to civil society and to a more compassionate and just social order.