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Moderator Nominees for GC45

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.

Moderator Nominees

Nominee names, bios, speech videos, and related information are all available below. 

Portrait: Samuel Dansokho

Rev. Dr. Samuel V. Dansokho (he/him)

Ordained Minister, nominated by Nakonha:ka Regional Council

See Samuel's profile

Portrait: John Pentland

Rev. Dr. John Pentland (he/him)

Ordained Minister, nominated by Chinook Winds Regional Council

See John's profile

Portrait: Cheri Dinovo

Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, CM (she/her)

Ordained Minister, nominated by Shining Waters Regional Council

See Cheri's profile


 

Portrait: Kimberly Heath

Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath (she/her)

Ordained Minister, nominated by Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council

See Kimberly's profile


 

Portrait: Sungmin Jung

Rev. Sungmin Jung (he/him)

Ordained Minister, nominated by Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council

See Sungmin's profile

Resources