43rd Moderator of The United Church of Canada Elected

The United Church of Canada has elected the Rev. Dr. Richard Bott, from BC Conference, as its 43rd Moderator from a field of 10 nominees. Meeting in Oshawa, ON, over 300 commissioners (delegates) from across the country have gathered this week to decide on a wide range of church business that includes the election of the Moderator, who will be the church’s spiritual leader for the next three years. 

Looking ahead to the next three years, Richard says, “I am excited about the possibilities that are in front of the church and hopeful that we are going to live into them together.”

Watch an interview with the new moderator.