The Moderator will be elected from among the Commissioners of the 43rd General Council.
All nominees were asked to submit a biographical statement (max. 500 words) and a personal statement about the major issues they see facing the United Church (500–1000 words).
(Nominees are listed below in alphabetical order. Watch this page for regular updates. You can also view the information in French.)
Rev. Susan Beaver
Ordained Minister
Nominated by Plains Presbytery (All Native Circle Conference)
Read Susan's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch Susan's Speech
Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud
Layperson
Nominated by Winnipeg Presbytery (Conference of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario)
Read Tessa's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch Tessa's Speech
Rev. Dr. Richard Bott
Ordained Minister
Nominated by Vancouver South Presbytery (British Columbia Conference)
Read Richard's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch Richard's Speech
Rev. David Hart
Ordained Minister
Nominated by Halifax Presbytery (Maritime)
Read David's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch David's Speech
Rev. Cathy Larmond
Ordained Minister
Nominated by Kent Presbytery (London)
Read Cathy's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch Cathy's Speech
Rev. Dr. Catherine Faith MacLean
Ordained Minister
Nominated by Edmonton Presbytery (Alberta and Northwest Conference)
Read Catherine's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch Catherine's Speech
Dr. Colin Phillips
Layperson
Nominated by Toronto South East Presbytery (Toronto)
Read Colin's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch Colin's Speech
Rev. Wanda Stride
Ordained Minister
Nominated by Kawartha Highlands Presbytery (Bay of Quinte Conference)
Read Wanda's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch Wanda's Speech
Rev. Dr. Martha ter Kuile
Ordained Minister
Nominated by Toronto South East Presbytery (Toronto)
Read Martha's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch Martha's Speech
Rev. Donalee Williams
Ordained Minister
Nominated by Yellowhead Presbytery (Alberta and Northwest Conference)
Read Donalee's profile [PDF]
Statement About Priorities and Leadership [PDF]
Watch Donalee's Speech
Ask the Nominees
Each week leading up to GC43, we are asking the Moderator Nominees one question to help everyone get to know them.
- Week 1: What scripture do you find yourself turning to again and again?
- Week 2: Why is Mission & Service important to you?
- Week 3: Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction reading? And what book have you read in the past year that you strongly recommend?
- Week 4: What talent or characteristic do you have that most people may not know about?
- Week 5: What movie (or Netflix or TV series) are you most looking forward to watching, or have you enjoyed most recently, and why?
- Week 6: A newcomer wants to know which one place in Canada they must visit. (Other than where you live), what do you recommend, and why?
- Week 7: Tell us about someone who played a significant role in the development of your faith