August 16, 1980 - Lois Wilson - a podcast by Stephen Hammond

The United Church of Canada appoints its first woman moderator, Lois Wilson. Born April 8, 1927, Lois Wilson attained her bachelor of arts and bachelor of divinity degrees from United College in Winnipeg. Wilson was ordained as a United church minister in 1965 and engaged in team ministry with her husband, Dr. Roy Wilson, for 17 years. During this time she became first woman president of the Canadian Council of Churches.from 1976 until 1979. Years later, she became the first Canadian president of the World Council of Churches. On August 16, 1980, Wilson chalked up yet another first when she secured the role of Moderator of the United Church of Canada – the church’s top post - a position she held for two years. Her work for international human rights and peace won her the Pearson Peace Prize by the UN Association in Canada, and the World Federalists Peace Award. Wilson is also author of five books and holds 11 honorary doctorates from universities and colleges in Canada and the United States. In 1984, she became an Officer of the Order of Canada and was one of the few Canadians promoted to the top rank of Companion. In June 1998, she sat as an Independent in the Canadian Senate.

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