Audio - Sound Team

Team Lead: Tom Zimmerman  Board-Appointed Liaison: Paula Land

The Unity Audio – Sound Ministry Team provided quality sound support for the Unity congregation, to create an environment where performers and speakers could convey a message of spirit with confidence and comfort. 

The Unity Audio – Sound Ministry Team treats the performers and speakers as family, to help put them at ease, and provides them with a professional sound system to support their music.

The Unity Audio – Sound Ministry Team currently consists of 4 Soundboard Operators: Kevin Krumvieda, Carl Swanson, Sally Miller and me (Tom Zimmerman).   Greg McGaffic has also assisted with the sound system, when needed.  

The Audio – Sound Ministry Team is in need of 1 additional individual. 

The normal Sunday Service rotation is being met with 4 Soundboard Operators.
To provide a less demanding schedule, and allow time for training, we would welcome another person. Some familiarity with sound equipment would be beneficial.

Thank you for trusting us with this rewarding duty of providing quality sound to our congregation!

Unity Audio Team

Building Maintenance Team

Team Leader:  Greg McGaffic  Board Liaison:  Kevin Krumvieda 

The Building Maintenance Team continues to be dedicated to the upkeep of our Sacred Space.  Here are some of the maintenance items we worked on in the year 2025:

  1. Made several minor plumbing repairs    

  2. Fixed some furniture.

  3. Sanded, stained and clear coated four door thresholds.   

  4. Replaced weather stripping the CommUnity Room doors.

  5. Made minor electrical repairs.

  6. Replaced several light bulbs and fluorescent bulbs with LED bulbs.  

  7. Replaced three new Exit lights.

  8. Replaced air filters and humidifier pads for the HVAC equipment.

  9. Had the fire extinguishers inspected. 

  10. Contracted with various trades to conduct major repairs to the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. 

The Building Maintenance Log (If You See Something, Say Something) continues to work well.  We invite congregants to continue making entries in the log.  The Log is located on the welcome table in the foyer.

We want to thank Brian Zumhof, Marty Whitters, Lisa Klostermann, Tom Bootsmiller, Don Oliver and Paula Land for their help on some of our maintenance needs.  Much appreciated.

Our intention is to continue to maintain our Sacred Space.

EarthCare Team

Team Leader: Ashley Schrage  Board Liaison: Michelle Cole

2025 team accomplishments:

  • Added more members to compost & laundry duties

  • Installed 3 rain barrels around Unity grounds 

  • Participated in EcoFest 2025 

  • Delivered Sunday service message on Earth Day focused on recycling and composting procedures for Unity as well as the various refuse providers throughout the area 

  • Confirmation of team participants  

Volunteer or other engagement opportunities:

  • EcoFest 2026 

  • Started talking/planning path to solar 

  • Food garden proposal. 

 Plans for 2026:

  • Implement more rain barrel watering throughout Unity grounds. 

  • Join Iowa Faith & Climate Network. 

  • Continue to work with other ministry teams and Unity leadership to achieve level C certification through Unity Worldwide Ministries.

Elayne Fisher Community Cupboard

Team Lead: Barb Buchanan, LUL Board Liaison: Brian Mahon

Mission Statement: We serve our community with joy and love

EFCC staff: Barb Buchanan, Jean Kirby, Cindy Thompson, Valerie Stillwell, Michelle Cole, Margaret Lockhart 

Many helping hands assisted in picking up, loading, and unloading groceries.

Kudos to Kevin Krumvieda for his diligence and commitment to the EFCC. He has loaded and unloaded thousands of pounds of groceries. Also included is: Barbara Krumvieda, Greg McGaffic, Brian Zumhof, Danny Boyle and Paula Land. I apologize for anyone I may have missed. A huge thank you to these folks! 

Groceries were purchased from Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Aldi, and specials from Hy Vee, Kwik Star, and Menards. We acknowledge our UCR community who support us in various ways. We have individuals who bring in toilet paper, toothbrushes, loaves of bread, and many other items for the pantry. We were also blessed by receiving bagels, fresh apples, bags of potatoes, and handmade winter hats for our clients. We also have congregants who share their abundance with monetary gifts.

Our signage has brought in new clients, and those who have donated graciously to the EFCC. We acknowledge the Brimmer Foundation and a UCR member who have given most generously on a consistent basis. 

The EFCC team created a Sunday service on October 5th and engaged the congregation to fill grocery carts for the month of October. Donations of food and menstrual pads are always appreciated. The EFCC saw 1864 clients in 2025. 

My heartfelt gratitude extends to everyone involved to make the EFCC flourish and thrive to serve our community.  Thank you.

Events Team

Team Leader: Tracey Supplee   Board Liaison: Jennifer Mordan

Team Members: Bonnie Bootsmiller, Tracey Supplee, Brian Mell, Jennifer Mordan, Lisa Klostermann, Brandi Van Doren, Brianna Riedel, Rachel Pennel, and Terra Bracy

The Events Team planned and produced the following events:

  • February: Chili cook-off.  

  • May:  Cinco de Mayo dinner out, Spring Fling.   

  • June & July: Movies in the community, UCR Fever game watch party 

  • August:  Picnic  

  • December:   New Year’s Eve party   

Exploring Unity Team

Team Lead: Susan Liddell   Board-Appointed Liaison: Paula Land
  • In the Spring of 2025, UCR welcomed three new members

  • In the Fall of 2025, no Exploring Unity class was held

  • The Exploring Unity team will meet in early 2026 to begin a process of refreshing the Exploring Unity curriculum

Grounds and Gardens Team

Team Lead: Jim Greene  Board Liaison: Kevin Krumvieda

2025 team accomplishments:

  • Planted three (3) new trees

  • Installed three (3) rain barrels 

  • Repaired brickwork for patio near prayer garden

  • Planted new shrubs in entry garden

  • Pruned and removed overgrowth of shrubs and trees along south fence line

  • Planted tulip bulbs in the entry garden (to add a splash of color in Spring).

  • Confirmation of team participants:  We have 21 team members, two who are emeriti.   

Volunteer or other engagement opportunities

  • Gardener

  • Weeder

  • Laborer

  • Planner (for new plantings in gardens)

Plans for 2026

  • Relocate milkweed plantings away from the entry garden

  • Create a new pollinator garden

Hospitality Team

Team Lead: Ashley Schrage   Board Liaison: Mary Kopecky

2025 team accomplishments: 

  • Over a dozen brunches planned, shopped, prepped, prepared, served and cleaned up. 

  • Team participated in other Unity events serving food and beverages to guests. 

  • Confirmation of team participants; all members confirmed 

Volunteer or other engagement opportunities:

  • Each brunch and/or Unity event has opportunities to serve on the hospitality team. 

Plans for 2026: 

  • Do our best to implement organic and or local food items whenever possible. 

  • Provide nutritious and delicious meals for Unity and its guests.

Interior Décor

Team Leader: Anne Lullie Board Liaison: Michele Cole

In 2025 Unity’s Dept. of the Interior continued to provide décor enhancement throughout the Unity Center CR physical building.

Throughout the year, volunteers provided colorful and visual variety in many spaces throughout the center; including the sanctuary, bookstore, lobby, Library, and community room.  Individual volunteers utilized their inspiration, energy, creativity ,and generosity to make our space warm and welcoming to all.

It is important that as a community we bring in new ideas and supplies, and let go, or release that which no longer serves us. This idea manifested as volunteers decluttered, repurposed, and rehomed items as needed to keep our space organized and the energy flowing in the Community closet and the garage.  

Tablescapes in the community room were updated periodically throughout the year; additional floral decorations, placemats, wreaths and vases were purchased or donated by Unity family members.

 The Candle closet (in the prayer room) was cleaned out and organized. (An excess of red and green wax candles were donated to the Salvation Army).  Bins were provided and labeled, making it much easier to actually locate and utilize the candles needed for various celebrations and rituals. 

I want to mention that I (Anne L.) had a knee replacement surgery in August; I took several months off post-surgery for rest, rehab, and self-care.  New team member Terra Bracy stepped up and took the lead, providing energy, enthusiasm, and creativity for decorating the center for the remainder of 2025.

Many volunteers stepped up especially for decorating for the Christmas holidays. We had several nativity scenes, 4 medium to large Christmas trees decorated throughout the building, etc. Many of these same volunteers also help with the take down of the Christmas decorations, which is a huge task.

NOTE: I have created a binder of decorating ideas that is in Lisa’s office on the shelf. I try to update it with photos of decor that we have done in the past at Unity center. I also have a google folder of past decor pics I can share with anyone interested. 

I have tried to make the Community closet decor bins easily identifiable and accessible to anyone who is decorating the Center. Most bins are clear and their contents can be seen. 

The larger Christmas trees and greenery are stored in the garage. They are back in the left hand (south) corner.  

I hope to hang all of the seasonal wreaths on hooks throughout the center ASAP to make them accessible and keep them looking lovely. 

The children of YFM also contribute help and decorations throughout the year. Below is a list of volunteers who have contributed to the Dept. of Interior in some way. There may be additional individuals who I have not included: please add their names and or contact me. The list is constantly changing.

It is a good feeling to be a part of the Unity family, and to be surrounded by people who contribute in so many different ways. 

I am SO GRATEFUL for my team, team liaison, and my Unity center family who show love and appreciation for our efforts. 

Anne Lullie, Team leader 

Members:  Ruth Geary, Michelle Cole, Alene Brant, Suzanne Barnes, Jeanne Bjornson, Lynda Black Smith, Barb & Kevin Krumvieda, Terra Bracy, Angela Dooley, Kirsten March, Rachel Pennel, Ashley and Zoey Schrage, Nina Swanson, Mary & Alan Thoms, Cindy Thompson, Jan Griffith.

Livestream Team

Team Lead: Lisa Klostermann

Livestream Team Members:  Lisa Klostermann, Greg McGaffic, Tom BootsMiller, Ruth Geary, and Sally Miller. Each Sunday, we have 3/4 volunteer slots - Google Slides, Cameras, OBS Livestream Software, and back-end sound. We always welcome more help. Come and visit us in the chapel during service!

YouTube Stats 

Views, watch time, and subscribers are up!   We have had a consistent, quality livestream this year! Big thanks to the sound team for their collaborative efforts!!

 

Views

Watch Time (hours)

Subscribers

2025

4.9K

15% more than 2024

1.1K

22% more than 2024

270

2024

4,399

951.50 hours down 17%

251

2023

5,069 - up 52%!

1.1 K - Up 23%

218 - up 50% from 2022 

2022

3,323 up 8% from 2021

928.4 - up 7% 

165 - up 33 from 2021

2021

3162 views

893.8

134 - up 31from 2020

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! youtube.com/@UnityofCR 

 

Music Ministry

Music Director: Nina Swanson   Board-Appointed Liaison: Paula Land

2025 has been a learning year.  Learning to let go and trust that all is well as we faithfully lift our spirits through song, to make connections and grow love through our ministry.

I am so grateful for our Music team - Ben Fashimpaur on bass and vocals, Trey Dooley on guitar and tenor sax, Don Oliver and Tom Zimmerman on percussion and drum kit, Angela Dooley's angelic voice and playing so many fun instruments.

We continue to have wonderful soloists, bringing their individuality to create diverse options to keep our services fresh and fun. Along with our soloists, we have a beautiful choir which performs on a seasonal basis, bringing their warm sound and spirit to the congregation.

Thank you to the sound team and the IT team, the office squad, and everyone in the congregation who makes a joyful noise each Sunday!    -Nina Swanson

Outreach Team

Team Lead: Jane Tappmeyer   Board Liaison: Brian Mahon

The Outreach Team continued to provide a lunch for the residents of Willis Dady Homeless Shelter on the last Sunday of each month. Lunches consist of a meat and cheese sandwich and chips. A variety of congregants assist in making the sandwiches. Janice Tappmeyer is the only regular team participant as well as buying the sandwich makings and chips. Volunteer opportunity is assisting in making sandwiches. Janice plans to continue providing this service for Willis Dady residents during the coming year. The Outreach Ministry will pursue other activities related to social justice during the coming year.

Prayer and Spiritual Care Team

The Spiritual Care Team makes phone calls, texts, emails, or personal visits to home, hospital, or care center for congregants who request prayer or spiritual support.  Prayer requests may be made in person, by phone, or by digital request.  They are not made by notes placed in the prayer box as these are not read by the team.  Being a member of this team requires specific training in Unity’s affirmative prayer method. 

In 2025 Thinking of You cards for 6-8 members were available for congregants to sign quarterly and for special holidays.  These were appreciated by those unable to attend regular services.  

The Prayer Room Partners pray with people in the prayer room before or after Sunday services.  They pray over the Prayer Box requests during the Sunday service along with the congregation.  Prayer box requests are never read by the Prayer Team but are held in prayer 30 days at Unity CR and then sent to Silent Unity for additional 30 days of prayer in the Silent Unity Chapel. 

Prayer Team members provide special prayer services and community prayer circles as requested.  

Current Prayer Partner volunteers are Barb Buchanan, Audrey and Verne Eggleston, Polly Gould, Jan Griffith, Susan Liddell, and Paula Land.

Serving on any of the prayer teams requires specific prayer training.  New members are welcome.  Plans for 2026 are to offer prayer classes and increase the number of members on this team.

The Prayer Tree is no longer being used as other means of obtaining requests and praying to grant these requests are now more readily available.

Sacred Grounds and Books

Team Leader-Janith S. Griffith, LUL   Board Liaison-Karen Kurt

Members:  Pat Coon, Barbara Krumvieda, Leslie Wright, Mary Kopecky, Valerie Stillwell, Kirsten Griffith, Amanda Green, Susan Liddell, LUL.

This team is a multi-faceted, multi-talented team.  The Hospitality Ministry Team provides the kitchen supplies. Coffee makers Pat, Barb, Leslie, and Mary serve coffee and snacks before and after services to welcome and greet everyone.  Valerie and Kirsten are the booksellers to help you find and check out books for sale.  Pat helps Jan with displays and Jan oversees ordering and displaying books. 

The UCR Lending Library continues to be a resource for our community. In 2025 we were excited to welcome you to our new space in the Fireplace Room. Older UCR congregants will remember this was once our only Bookstore area on Sunday mornings!  Cozy up here by the fire and read a good book and browse for ones to borrow. The library area is maintained by Susan Liddell. 

Sacred Grounds and Books is an area of welcoming for many groups.  The cozy atmosphere welcomes morning coffee hour, discussions and speaker events, Spirit Space book study groups and Zooms with authors. CommUnity Creates members Amanda, Kirsten, Jan, and Pat create cards and bookmarks for sale in the bookstore to add to UCRs revenue. Small groups T.R.U.E. Tuesday and Unity Ukes also meet here making it a multi-use area.

A bi-annual inventory is planned this year.

Safety and Security Team

Team Lead: Susan Liddell   Board Liaison: Michelle Cole

As Team Lead:

  • Accessed and monitored interior and exterior cameras along with Lisa Klosterman and Paula Land
  • Maintained the Sunday Opening and Closing Schedule.
  • Collaborated with the Board President and Building / Grounds Team Lead to enhance our security measures. We are considering upgrading our current camera system and will be conducting regular reviews to ensure optimal coverage.
  • Continued to Address Safety and Security concerns of team members and congregants. 
  • Assured AED machine checked quarterly, and First Aid kit supplies are adequately stocked
  • Collaborated with Board members to create updated Safety and Security procedures to include our response if ICE entered our building. These new procedures were shared with the Welcoming and EFCC volunteers

Welcome Team

Team Leader: Laura Meade   Board Liaison: Jennifer Mordan

Members of the Welcome Team were at the UCR doors every Sunday in 2025, greeting congregants and guests and collecting the offertories. We also served as needed at funerals and other events at UCR. 

Our team of cheerfulness included:

Jennifer Mordan (Board Liaison), Rachel Pennel (and family), Babs Haggin-Roy, IOtis McGowan, Brian Mell, Terra Bracy, LeAnn Hassman, Pat Coon, Allan Thoms, Jeanne Bjornson, Karen Kurt, Paul Lundy, Sue Jorgenson, Tracey Supplee, Polly Gould, Frank Neidermeyer, Kirsten Griffith, Cindy Thompson, and Laura Meade. 

Special thanks to Otis, Brian, Jennifer, and Allan, who often stepped in to usher at the last minute, and to Frank, who was our mentor and ready assistant. Susan Liddell, Paula Land, and Michele Cole were always ready to step in as needed, too.  

If you're interested in joining the team, see Laura Meade. We'd love to add people to the rotation. It's a minimal commitment, especially since you'll be at UCR anyway!

Youth & Family Ministry

 Team Lead: Cindy Thompson   Board-Approved Liaison: Paula Land

Team: Arlene Brant, Laura Meade, Tracey Supplee, Barbara Krumvieda, Suzanne Barnes, Nina Swanson, Brian Mahon, Ashley Schrage, Brianna Schrage, Anne Lullie, Sally Miller, Rachel Pennel, Brandi VanDoren, LeAnn Hassman, Paul Lundy, Paula Land

The Youth and Family Ministry Program at UCR is staffed by committed volunteers who continue to hold space for growth.  We have seen growth at times during the year and have added several new children.  Currently, we offer programming for infants, toddlers, and young children through teens.  The nursery remains open but we rarely have any children.  We are able to staff with 1 adult to 4 children of this age if we have them. 

In the youth ed class for children 5-12, we studied Unity’s 5 Principles. We incorporated the shortened version for children in the youth classroom. We were able to purchase a curriculum called “Seeds of Spirit” which has been a huge hit with both the children and teachers. I am in communication with the author of this curriculum and we are hoping to purchase another one in the near future.  We have averaged 2-3 to 7-8 children. 

I attended a zoom workshop with Diane Venzera who is the UWM Youth Director in the Spring with some very useful information obtained which I brought back to the team.  I also attended a zoom summit in November with Diane and again there was very useful information.     

We had 4 team meetings this year with the next one to be scheduled in the first quarter of 2026. The meetings are well attended with good participation. 

I also have a Leadership team consisting of myself, Laura Meade, Arlene Brandt, Suzanne Barnes, and a parent.  We met 3 times this year prior to our team meetings.  Our MOR, Glenda and Paula Land joined us for the Summer meeting with very useful input.  We come up with ideas for curriculum and classroom structure.  

 

2025 Licensed Unity Leader Reports

Janith Shoning-Griffith

Janith Griffith was licensed by Unity Worldwide Ministries in 2009.  Jan is also a certified instructor for Unity Healing Prayer Companions and an Advanced Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry Practitioner.

Unity CR
Supported the congregation spiritually as a member of the Spiritual Care Team, Prayer Room, and Prayer Tree, check UCR voice mail 2x/week for prayer intentions
Team lead Sacred Grounds and Books, member of Safety and Security Team (see separate annual ministry team reports)
Co-lead Spring Exploring Unity. 
Assisted in planning and participated in Paula Land’s LUL Installation Service
Maintained congregant connection via texts, phone calls, emails, cards.
Attended Prayer Training with Rev Linda Martella-Whitsett at UCR
Assisted with memorial service celebrations and receptions. 
Attended UCR Annual meeting and CommUnity meetings
Assisted with “opening and closing” duties
Met with Board President and LUL team planning and attend staff leadership meetings.
Attended 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership meetings
Co-facilitated Affirmative Prayer Class and follow-up with attendees.
Co-hosted Sunday speakers.  Assisted with related workshops and events.
Attended meetings as a member of the Leadership Team to plan special Sunday services
Co-Planned and facilitated holiday services for Easter Sunrise service, Christmas Sunday service, and Christmas Eve.  Facilitated a Sunday morning Lenten discussion group.
Assisted with Advent Candle Lighting, Christmas Eve Candle Lighting, Lent and Easter.
Assisted with and attended special events including recognizing volunteers at the Thanks-for-Giving dinner and writing thank you cards. Provided food for dinner. 
Served as guest speaker: Prayer for Peace service, wrote and led the Christmas play, Conversations at the Bethlehem Inn.  Assisted with Christmas Eve scriptures, carols, and candle lighting.  
Taught a soul collage class.
Provided meditations for Advent and Lent and led discussion groups. 
Participated in Spirit Space Book Club and led several discussions. 
Presented “Member Minutes” during Sunday services. 
Attended lunch and discussions with UCR Lesbians group.
Provided holiday and Thinking of You cards for Spiritual Care congregants. 
Provided food for EFCC & assisted with Willis Dady homeless shelter meals.
Attended various UCR events: New Year’s Eve, Picnic, game night, garage sale. 

Great Lakes Unity Region/Unity Worldwide Ministries
Trip to Unity Village to attend a weekend LUT Retreat.  
Networking with Unity Arts Ministry artists.
Completed required CEU credits: Ethics and Boundaries and Inclusion and Diversity 
Attended 4 day in-person Great Lakes Unity Regional Conference-required CEUs received-networking with Regional LUTs
Participate in monthly Contemplative Unity discussions sponsored by the Unity Spiritual Direction Program 
Attended Zoom book discussions and spiritual writing classes led by Unity Minneapolis 
Prayed with Regional prayer partner weekly
Participated in quarterly zoom calls with Regional LUTs
Attended Town Halls related to the acquisition process

Community
Emergency contact for area hospitals
Unity Arts Community, Unity Village-Rev Jen Hutchins, active in weekly and monthly activities of art journaling, artists trading cards, and artists holiday gift exchange
Attended monthly meetings and events as part of the Metro Affirming Congregations
Co-facilitated Pride worship service at CR Library
Attended classes in preparation to teaching eco-spirituality classes: monthly soul collage classes and spiritual wisdom of trees
Participated in Especially for You Breast Cancer Walk on UCR Team

Susan Liddell

UCR
Provided spiritual care for congregants.
Served as a Sunday morning “opener and closer” and assisted with coordinating the schedule. 
Served as monthly Prayer room partner and checked UCR Voice Mail for prayer needs.
Met with LUL team as scheduled. Attended Staff Leadership meetings and retreats.
Facilitated a Sunday Lenten discussion group. 
Attended Prayer Training with Linda Martella Whittset at UCR
Attended UCR Annual meeting and Community meetings. 
Co-wrote Thank You notes to UCR volunteers.
Attended and participated in various UCR events, New Year’s Eve, Game nights, picnic, Garage Sale, supported monthly Community Creates, assisted with Thanksforgiving
Planned and participated in Special Services, Christmas Service, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Service for Peace.
Began Board Service 4/25 as an Advisor, non-voting.
Participated in a leadership discussion of 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership.
Participated in leadership discussions and visioning for a new minister. 
Participated in interviews and gatherings with ministerial candidates as an LUL and Board Member.
Safety and Security Team Lead
Team Lead for Exploring Unity. 
Participated in Member Engagement Team.
Presented several “Member Minutes” during Sunday Services
Participated in and facilitated Spirit Space Book Studies. 
Assist with maintaining and organizing UCR Library
Assisted families with memorial services planning and receptions.
Facilitated post card writing to Iowa and US Representatives and Senators
Organized Friendsgiving for UCR lesbians.
Assisted in the planning and participated in LUL Paula Land’s Installation Service
Facilitated Affirming Pride Service with area Welcoming Faith Leaders
Facilitated monthly gatherings of area Welcoming and Affirming Faith Leaders together for support and sharing of resources.
Represented UCR as a co-host at the showing of 1946 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church
Participated in monthly Contemplative Unity sponsored by the Unity Spiritual Direction program.
Served as Captain of the UCR Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer Team 2025 

GLUR /REGIONAL
Completed my six-year term as LUT Representative
Facilitated GLUR Regional LUT zoom calls.
Attended monthly GLUR Board meetings, budget planning and visioning. 
Served on GLUR Nominating Team.
Attended 2025 GLUR Conference

UWM 
Attended weekend LUT Retreat at Unity Village
Completed Ethics class for CEU credit. 
Completed Inclusion and Diversity class for CEU credit. 
Attended Town Halls related to the acquisition.

COMMUNITY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Inter-Religious Council of Linn County
Attended IRC meetings as a Board member and the annual meeting.


Barb Buchanan

Team Lead of Elayne Fisher Community Cupboard 
Duties included:
Staffing, grocery shopping, loading, and unloading of groceries and stocking the cupboard.
Groceries were purchased from Dollar Tree, Aldi, Kwik Star and Hy Vee, (140 trips).
Scheduled team meetings.
Planned a Sunday service.  
Represented the EFCC at UCR’s Ministry Team event.  
Wrote thank you notes to congregants and other folks who contributed to the EFCC.
Wrote year end and thank you notes to sustaining donors of the EFCC.   

Sunday service responsibilities: 
Platform assistant. 
Worship assistant.
Created and presented meditations during Sunday services.
Participated in the installation of Paula Land as a Licensed Unity Leader.
      Attended monthly meetings with LUL’s.
      Attended meetings, as a member, of the Leadership team.
      Attended in house presentation on Google Drive.

UCR Activities:
Met with Board President to discuss having a LUT presence at Board meetings.
Met with Earth Care team leader to discuss a Sunday service during Earth Day month.
Attended UCR Community meetings.
Attended Leadership meeting to discuss steps in our ministerial candidate process and to clarify what needs to be included in this process.
Attended Security Team meeting to discuss ICE protocol and the possible involvement of EFCC clients.
Participated in Unity New  Member classes and installation.
Attended UCR Annual meeting and Community meetings.
Met with Jan Griffith and Lisa Klostermann about a Prayer Phone Line at UCR.
Attended UCR Leadership retreat.
Attended Spirit Space Book Club throughout the year.
Participated in UCR’s Art Fair. 
Led Lenten booklet discussion.
Read Advent passage in Sunday service.
World Day of Prayer participation. 
Attended New Year’s Eve celebration.
Met with ministerial candidates Rev. MP and Rev. Fran Wendt, attended their Sunday Services.
Wrote Letter of Recommendation for UCR staff member to Unity Worldwide Ministries.
Services and Workshops:
Prayer workshop with Linda Martella Whitset, pastoral care training.
Workshops with Rev. Glenda Walden.
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership ongoing class.
Prosperity classes by Revs. Drs. Bill & Cher Holton, 4 sessions. ‘How to Have Uninterrupted Prosperity, Not Peek-A-Boo Prosperity!’

Spiritual Care:
Provided spiritual care for congregants as a member of the Spiritual Care Team, and as a designated Prayer Chaplain and Unity Healing Prayer Companions.
Served as a monthly Prayer Room partner after the service, Prayer Tree prayer, checked UCR Voice Mail for prayer intentions and provided follow through on calls.  
Participated in designated prayer time before Sunday services.
Provided prayer visits in hospitals and care centers.
Assisted with two families in creating and participating in Celebration of Life services.

Co-Created Special Services at UCR:
‘A Service of Blessing & Healing’ 
‘Healing For Our Country & the World’ service
‘Blessing & Healing’ service
‘Ketchup Soup’ service by Elayne Fisher Community Cupboard
‘Who Have You Come Here to Be?’ New Year’s Eve service

GLR (Great Lakes Region):
Attended regional conference.

UWM (Unity Worldwide Ministries):
CEU’s completed:
‘Diversity & Inclusivity in Beloved Community’
Attended Great Lakes Region conference

Community:
Solar Appreciation Day at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
‘Love Makes a Family’ forum at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
‘Racist Things’ forum at African American Museum of Cedar Rapids
‘1946’ film showing/discussion at St. Steven’s Lutheran ChurchCedar Rapids Pride Service at Ladd Library
National Faith & Climate Forum at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Hospite event, with speaker Allison Gilbert, sponsored by Cedar Memorial