GC45 Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath Elected 45th Moderator for The United Church of Canada Posted August 9, 2025 Image Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath Credit: Alan Lai Every three years, when The United Church of Canada’s General Council meets, a new Moderator is chosen. The 45th General Council, currently taking place in person and online at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre from August 7–11, just selected Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath as the next Moderator, after three ballots. In sharing her hopes for the church, she says, "As Moderator I will help to build up the church by deepening faith in Jesus, strengthening what is small and encouraging life-giving connections."The installation of Rev. Dr. Heath as the 45th Moderator will take place at Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, on Monday, August 11 at 7 pm MT. The service is open to anyone who would like to attend in person; it will also be available on our YouTube channel, with live interpretation in English and French. Five nominees stood for selection by the Commissioners of General Council 45 over the past two days. Latest News Saturday, Aug. 9: Summary of the day Youth Forum members and leadership animators challenged the church to examine how it relates to youth, and to follow their leadership, and the Moderator-elect, Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath listened carefully. Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath Elected 45th Moderator for The United Church of Canada Of five gifted ordained ministers from across Canada nominated for selection to be the next Moderator, the 45th General Council chooses one: Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath Friday, Aug. 8: Summary of the Day On the second day of General Council, The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, challenged the global church to offer prophetic witness, and bold, daring justice to a chaotic world.
