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 First Executive meeting coming up February 20–21 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets online on February 20 and 21. Using the lenses of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice, the Executive members will work generatively together, and reflect through the communal experience of worship. GCE Summary, November 14–15, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) met online on November 14 and 15, 2025. The two days focused on setting the triennium up for transformative change, with dialogue around the triennium operating budget, the strategic direction and objectives, and affirming the commitment to anti-racism. General Council Executive Meets November 14–15 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets on November 14 and 15. The meeting will be conducted virtually.
