UVC Board of Trustees meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the UVC CommUnity Center Meeting Room.
All are welcome to attend, please contact Anna Greisbach, Board President, to request time on the agenda.
All are welcome to attend, please contact Anna Greisbach, Board President, to request time on the agenda.
President:
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Anna has attended Unity Village Chapel for over 2 years and has been a member since February 2014. After considerable prayer, Anna feels that serving on the Board of Trustees is the next step in her spiritual development. She volunteers on the Social Action Ministry Team, Power Point Team and assists with Potlucks and other Chapel functions. She feels that her experience as a teacher for middle school and high school has given her skills that will make her a valuable asset to the Board of Trustees. She has participated in several classes as well as the Adventures in Spirituality program last fall. “My spiritual practice is ever evolving. Since coming to UVC I have found a spiritual home that helps me feel ‘whole’ not ‘less than.’”
Board term expires 2022 |
Vice President:
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Linda has been part of the Unity movement since she was 8 years old. After moving to Lee’s Summit, she became a member of Unity Village Chapel in January 2013. As an active volunteer she serves as secretary for the Sisters of Myrtle Fillmore, helping with memorial lunches and other projects. She is also on the money steward team and assists the Youth and Family Ministry projects. Linda has her own business, Spirit Works Cheerleading and Dance Company. She has conducted summer cheer camps, been a featured speaker at conventions and served as a judge for cheer competitions. Her love for Unity teachings has been a guiding force in her life. Feeling called to serve on the Unity Village Chapel Board of Trustees, Linda says, “I am very enthusiastic, positive and pumped, and I know how to organize and get things done.”
Board term expires 2021 |
Treasurer:
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Keith has been attending UVC since 2014 and currently serves on the Board as Treasurer seeking reelection. He has attended and hosted many SpiritGroups, including Adventures in Spirituality, and served on the Service Assistant, Hospitality and Youth & Family Ministry Teams for many years. He brings to the Board of Trustees over 18 years of experience as a Supervisor and Lead Engineer mastering the skill of quick understanding and honing his ability to facilitate cooperative teamwork. He served on the board of his Credit Union for 10 years including several as Chair. HIs desire to help build the community that has supported him and continues to facilitate his spiritual growth drives his desire to serve as a Unity Village Chapel Board of Trustee. “I feel blessed to be able to continually challenge myself and step up in service to the community of I love."
Board term expires 2022 |
Member:
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Dennis has been attending UVC since 2008 and has been active in the community as former President of The Men of Unity and leader of the Adopt-A-Highway Program for many years. He is retired military ( 20 years of active federal service) attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. He graduated from Senior Service College and spent 2007 in Iraq as a peace keeper in action. He is currently self-employed as the CEO of his residential rental property business. He brings to the Board a unique skillset he has developed from his diverse background. Including a Masters in Strategic Studies and his experience of being a managing partner of local apartment complexes. “I am happy to have made so many friends at UVC. I love UVC& want to contribute to the leadership.”
Board term expires 2023 |
Member:
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As a current board member, Diane says “the commitment to serving on the Board is not to be taken lightly”. She feels she is personally “nourished by serving this way to do what I can to support the Chapel.” As an 19 year Unity Village Chapel member, she has not only served as Board of Trustees President for 2 years, but has volunteered for numerous ministry teams, Sunday Service teams, office assistance, facilitated SpiritGroups and attended board training seminars and Unity Conventions. Outside Unity Village Chapel, she has volunteered for many of the large non-profit organizations. Not only has Diane previously served as Board President for 2 years, she has continued to devote time to additional training and classes that will support the Chapel. “Service to my church and others” is Diane’s spiritual work.
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Unity Representative:
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Ordained a Unity minister in 2009, Rev. Mark Fuss has served Unity for more than a decade in several different roles. Mark started his Unity career at the Unity Village Bookstore and Coffee Shop while also being enrolled in school at Unity Institute® and Seminary. After his graduation he became Director of Admissions and Continuing Education for Unity Institute, and then moved into the Development Department in 2016. He also served as senior minister of Unity Spiritual Center in Springfield, Missouri, from 2010–2011. Before coming to Unity, Mark spent more than 20 years in retail management at the district and regional level.
Mark has a Diploma in Unity Ministry from Unity Institute and Seminary and is completing an Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising through the Lake Institute for Philanthropy and Duke Divinity School. |
Unity Village Chapel currently has one Board of Trustees position open to complete the term through March 2021.
As a Board, we practice:
Love
Integrity
Gratitude
Visionary Innovation
Unity
Inclement Weather & Evacuation Preparedness
We care about the safety of our congregation. Since Missouri sometimes experiences snow, ice, and tornadoes, we have prepared for inclement weather and evacuation for proper storm shelter. Please review the documents and video for more info!
