Mardi Tindal

Mardi Tindal (born 1952) was the 40th Moderator of the United Church of Canada from 2009–2012, only the fourth layperson to take the post since the church was formed in 1925.

Early life and vocation Tindal was raised in the rural village of Victoria Square, Ontario, and earned an MA in psychology from the University of Toronto. Before her election, Tindal was already well known within the United Church of Canada as the co-host of a United Church television program, Spirit Connection. She was also an adult educator, author, video producer, led pilgrimages to Iona (Scotland), was involved in continuing education in Jamaica,

In her remarks to the Council following her election, Tindal spoke of entering into a covenant with the church "as we live into ministry together." Chris, a candidate in the 2010 Toronto municipal election, and Alex, a comedy writer and performer.

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