Dr. John Pentland currently serves as minister of Hillhurst United Church in northwest Calgary

Calgary minister John Pentland fell short in his bid to become the next moderator of the United Church of Canada.

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.

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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.

Voting for the new moderator began Friday, with the five nominees narrowed to three by Saturday morning.

The third round of voting will commence Saturday even

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