A new moderator was elected at General Council on Friday. She is 56-year-old Mardi Tindal, the fourth layperson and the first since 1992 to be elected to this post. She is currently director of Five Oaks, a United Church conference centre near Paris, Ontario, as well as being an author and former broadcaster.
In our democratic United Church the moderator does not make pronouncements of faith, but represents the denomination in a leadership role. Ms Tindal will serve for the next three years. We can be grateful for David Giuliani's leadership these past three years, despite life-threatening health issues, and pray for Mardi as she takes up this challenge.
On aspect of Marti's ministry that she has a passion for is the care of creation. I hope this shines forth during her time as moderator.
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