The next Moderator will be elected by the Commissioners of General Council 45, in August 2025.
The Moderator is responsible for giving spiritual leadership to all in The United Church of Canada, presiding at meetings of the General Council and its Executive, visiting throughout the United Church, and serving as the primary spokesperson and representative. Learn more about the nomination process and responsibilities in the Moderator Nominees info sheet, available below under Resources.
Nominee names, bios and related information will be added here at various times through spring and summer 2025. Check back regularly to learn more.
Rev. Dr. Samuel V. Dansokho (he/him)Ordained Minister, nominated by Nakonha:ka Regional Council
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Rev. Dr. John Pentland (he/him)Ordained Minister, nominated by Chinook Winds Regional Council
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Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, CM (she/her)Ordained Minister, nominated by Shining Waters Regional Council
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Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath (she/her)Ordained Minister, nominated by Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council
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Rev. Sungmin Jung (he/him)Ordained Minister, nominated by Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council
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