Installation of 45th Moderator on August 11 at 7 pm MT
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.
Born in Lusaka, Zambia, and raised in Canada, Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath was ordained in 1999. She began her ministry in Claresholm-Stavely Pastoral Charge in Alberta and has served Wall Street United Church in eastern Ontario since 2007. Rev. Dr. Heath has contributed to the wider church through leadership roles including Chair of Pastoral Relations in Foothills Presbytery, President of Bay of Quinte Conference, and member of the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council Transition Commission. She has also lead retreats, workshops, and preaching conferences to support clergy and nurture faith.
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. The Moderator serves as the spiritual leader of The United Church of Canada, heartening and strengthening the whole of the church.
The United Church of Canada governance structure installs the Moderator as the elected, presiding officer of the meetings of the General Council, its executive, and its sub-executive. Learn more about this triennium’s Moderator.