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 2019 |
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 |
Secretary:
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Continuing a spiritual journey that ignited here 3 years ago, Ronna became a member of Unity Village Chapel in January 2013. She states, “I absolutely enjoy being a member of the Volunteer Ministry--the people who keep things running smoothly.” Currently Ronna is the group leader for the Angel Assistants who support the Sunday speaker and musicians. She serves on the PowerPoint Team and has for the past two years facilitated a Sacred Circle as well as supporting several fundraising activities for the Chapel. “I wish to convey my heart-felt interest in being a member of the Unity Village Chapel Board of Trustees. I have succeeded in an administrative support role for over 25 years and believe that experience will be an asset to the Board of Trustees.”
Board term expires 2019 |
Treasurer:
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Keith began attending Unity Village Chapel four years ago when he was going through a tough time in life. The community supported him and continues to facilitate his spiritual growth by showing love and challenging him to expand his limits. He first became a member, then lead Adventures in Spirituality groups and recently lead a SpiritGroup around the topic of Embracing Your Mastery. He also served as a Service Assistant for the past two years and recently began serving on the Hospitality Team. The community has also supported his blossoming creative side, discovering his inner poet and enjoys reading his works at the Village Mic on first Thursdays. Keith says, "I now feel privileged to be able to again challenge myself and step into another level of service to the community I love."
Board term expires 2020 |
Member:
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Carol Anderson has attended Unity Village Chapel for over 30 years. She and her husband Vernon became members in 2005. Currently, she serves as a Sunday Service Angel, assists with the CD duplication after the Sunday Service and volunteers on the Social Action Ministry team. In the past, Carol has organized blood drives here at the Chapel. For 25 years Carol has taught preschool. She has leadership experience as a Girl Scout leader and as a committee member for the Boy Scout troop she serves as a volunteer. She enjoys camping, hiking and being out in nature. Carol is ready to support this spiritual community on the Unity Village Chapel Board of Trustees. She has an open mind and sees the positive in everyone and everything with a caring and loving spirit.
Board term expires 2020 |
Member:
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Ben Jamison came to Unity Village initially at the ripe old age of 3. After a period of time avoiding anything to do with spirituality, he re-engaged deeply in his spiritual practice at SpiritWorks Center for Spiritual Living in Burbank, CA over a decade ago. In that time, he has served on the Board of Trustees of SpiritWorks as a board member, Vice President, and President of the Board. He is a licensed Practitioner (spiritual counselor) through Centers for Spiritual Living and holds a Master's in Spiritual Psychology. Ben is a teacher and speaker, having taught classes and given Sunday talks at both Unity and Center for Spiritual Living centers in Southern California and the Midwest. His first book, Church-Free Spirituality: How to Craft a Spiritual Practice Beyond the Bounds of Religion is to be published in the Fall of 2017. Ben returned to the Midwest with his wife Cheri in 2015 and, after exploring many spiritual centers in the area, came back home to Unity Village Chapel.
Board term expires 2020 |
Member:
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I was introduced to Unity three years ago and became a member of Unity Village Chapel in 2015. I immediately dove into the Unity teachings taking back to back classes and becoming heavily involved in SpiritGroups. My future goals include becoming a prayer chaplain and extending my sacred service volunteer roles for Sunday service. With my youngest son graduating this year, I am looking forward to having the time to volunteer, learn and grow with the Unity ministry. My love for the Unity teachings and how they have transformed my life is what inspires my desire to serve as a Unity Village Chapel Board of Trustee. Board term expires 2021 |
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. |
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!
