Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees includes our Senior Minister, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, 2 Trustees & a Unity World Headquarters Representative.

President:
Scotty McMasters

Scotty came to UVC seven years ago and has been a member for three years. Scotty, Emily and young son Herschel feel they have found a special home within the community at Unity Village Chapel. He says, “I am a firm believer in the power of hope and positive thinking to motivate meaningful change in the world. It would mean so much to be able to bring these interests to our community and build on those interests with others to make meaningful change.” He works for Well Sky corporation. He describes himself as a “Jack of all trades.” His hobbies include gardening, camping, cooking, home improvement, building computers and creating art.
Board term expires 2024

Vice President:
Kelly Hawley

After discovering UVC three years ago, Kelly quickly became active serving on the Social Media team, creating graphic arts images, transcribing sermons and serving as a lead on our successful 2021 Annual Fundraiser writing stories of members to connect the community. She has been a UVC member for over a year and continues to serve. Kelly has a MBA and a 23-year history in various roles in the telecom industry and is certified in PMP (Project Management). She has extensive experience as a volunteer in multiple organizations. She has five children and counts them as her greatest teachers. Kelly strives to shine her light with, and inspire those whose path she is blessed to cross.
Board term expires 2025

Treasurer:
Dennis Smith

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:
Bonita Paulson

Bonita has attended UVC for three years and has volunteered in the office for much of that time archiving scatterings and logging SpiritSchool check in records into our database. She is willing to make this commitment to the Board of Trustees because she has evolved through Unity and is confident that she will continue to grow in her capabilities through further service to UVC. Bonita has had a 45-year career as an administrator in higher education institutions, in medical/hospital/ insurance and in the housing industry as a leasing manager. She served as secretary, treasurer and president of the board of directors on Stonecrest Subdivision in Blue Springs.
Board term expires 2025

Minister:
Rev. Erin McCabe

Rev. Erin McCabe brings a refreshing style to our Unity Movement. Ordained in 2005, Rev. Erin spent two years on the road with her message and soul-filled music traveling to over 50 Unity centers from coast to coast before serving for 5 years at Unity of Montclair. In 2011, she began serving as the Senior Minister & CEO of Unity Village Chapel. Rev. Erin serves on the Association for Global New Thought on the Advisory Leadership Council led by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith. She is the Founding Director of AGNT Speaks and Campaign for Consciousness. She is a singer-songwriter and has released multiple music and meditation CDs.

Unity Representative:
Mark Fuss

Unity Worldwide Headquarters: Director, Outreach & Engagement
fussma@unityonline.org ~ 816-524-3550

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

BOT Commitment
Pledge

BOT Commitment Expectation

Sex Offender
Policy

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!

Evacuation Procedures

Inclement weather policy

Evacuation Map

Storm Shelter Map