[2] Lois followed her father's footsteps, attending United College and graduating from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1947 and a Master of Divinity in 1950.
Julie McGonegal, writing for Broadview, noted that during her time as Moderator, "Wilson brought an unprecedented focus on peace, environmental stewardship and human rights.
To that end, Wilson led the United Church into deeper conversations about nuclear disarmament, gender equality and the elimination of poverty, both at home and abroad.
"[2] From 1967 to 1968, Wilson was the director of Town Talk, Thunder Bay, an innovative ecumenically sponsored program, utilizing all media, inviting citizens to publicly discuss issues affecting the future of their city.
Wilson held several other Canadian government appointments, including as Canada's envoy to Sudan,[4] and as a panel member of Environmental Assessment of the Disposal of Nuclear Waste (1989–1997).
She also served as Ecumenist in Residence at the Toronto School of Theology, a Fellow of Massey College, International Co-President of the World Federalist Movement.