UVC Board of Trustees meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 pm on Zoom.
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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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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Co-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 |
Co-Treasurer:
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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 |
Secretary:
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Nina has been a member of Unity Village Chapel for 3 year. She serves UVC on Sunday mornings reading announcements from the platform, serving as an usher and door greeter and participates and co-facilitates several Spirit Groups and Adventures in Spirituality fall events. She is an active member of Sisters of Myrtle and volunteers for various Chapel special events. Nina brings to the Board of Trustees leadership skills as a 30 year 911 dispatcher and Center Supervisor as well as 10 years of leadership with a High School Marching Band Parent Association, and serving as a deacon as well as working with middle and high school children in a church puppet program. “I will bring my energy and servant’s heart to serve the chapel with kindness and love.
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Member:
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After just a couple visits, Heather knew that Unity Village Chapel was a place she could call home. She has been attending Unity Village Chapel for seven years, serving as a Service Assistant for much of that time. Heather has several years of experience in ministry and volunteer work in a church setting. While earning her seminary degree, she focused on peace, justice, and mission. Since identifying Unity Village Chapel as her spiritual home, Heather has felt called to share her spiritual gifts and serve Unity Village Chapel in a larger context. Currently working as a counselor to college students, Heather brings over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and a unique set of skills to the team. She is looking forward to the opportunity to serve her UVC family as a member of the Board of Trustees.
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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. |
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!
