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Calgary minister falls off ballot for next moderator of United Church of Canada

Calgary minister John Pentland fell short in his bid to become the next moderator of the United Church of Canada. Article content Pentland was nominated this year as a candidate from Chinook Winds and if elected, would have been the first Calgary minister to ascend to the role since Bill Phipps in 1997. Article content Article content Pentland's name was removed from the ballot following a second round of voting at the United Church's 45th annual General Council in Calgary on Saturday. The Council continues until Aug. 11 when the next moderator will be installed. Article content Article content Voting for the new moderator began Friday, with the five nominees narrowed to three by Saturday morning. Article content Article content The third round of voting will commence Saturday evening, wherein voters will choose between Dr. Samuel v. Dansokho from Quebec and Dr. Kimberly Health of Ontario. Article content Members from all across Canada packed the pews, leaned on bannisters, and crowded upper balconies. A pride flag hung on a pole above the congregation. Article content The apology, several years in the making, came in the form of a full church service. Leaders of the church spoke formally, sang their acceptance in call and response with the crowd, read from scripture in four different languages, and prayed for changes in the hearts of Alberta lawmakers. Article content