Staff, Board of Trustees, Musicians

The Staff and Leadership of Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing is committed to providing the membership with opportunities to explore their spiritual path and awaken to their oneness with God, each other and all creation

STAFF

Rev. Sharon Ketchum, Minister    

Off on Wed's 

 

 

 

Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday  10:00 am - 3 pm

Closed Wednesdays

 

 

"Make it Shine" Staff 

 

Lisa and LuAnne managing the cleaning of our buildings.  Along with our regular cleaning schedule, they also work to restore cleanliness and order following rental events.

 

 

 

2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President Chrissie Shearer, Vice President Jeff Benoit, Secretary Jill Dening, Treasurer Jane Cloos

Board of Trustees Pledge: Recognizing God as our Infinite Source and Power, we, the servant leaders of Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, are anchored in the spiritual practices of meditation, tithing and visioning. Thank you, God, for the opportunity to love and to serve!

 

Board Preisdent, Chrissie  Shearer, is in her 2nd year of her second term on the board and brings a wealth of experience from her professional life.  She is a master of meeting efficiencies and efficacies, and brings great joy and enthusiasm. 

Jeff Benoit is serving as Board of Trustees Vice President.  Jeff heads up our administrative team and manages our Event Rental Team.  Jeff has been part of several other Unity churches as he's moved around the country and brings new ideas, as well as a passion for Unity. Jeff is in the final year of his first term

 

 

Jill Dening has been an active member of Unity since we were located on Marshall Street. 

She has been active on a number of our ministry teams - Earthcare, Hospitality, Tech Team and more.  She brings wonderful skills with details and organization.

Jane Cloos has served as treasurer several times over her 30 year tenure with Unity.  She is well-versed in financials and delves deeply into the reports to insure that Unity is expertly accounted!

 

 

Members at Large

Donnette and Janet were appointed to the Board of Trustees summer 2024 to fulfill vacant seats.  They were elected to a full term at the annual meeting.

Tom Cody was also elected and fills the seat of Lucille Olson.

Donnette Pinkerton brings wonderful organizational skills and is currently a member of our Inclusion Team and Hospitality Team.  She also lead a safety plan team to use in the event of any emergencies.

Janet Cortright is an expert on labyrinths as well as various healing methods.  She also has great organizational skills, works with our Sage Education Team and brings a depth of spirituality that is a blessing to our community.

Tom Cody, long time member, has been an active member of our facilities team for years.  He bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and perspective to our Board.

 

Our Leadership Council - A Mission Centric Church, Click here for more information

Leadership Council is comprised of our Board of Directors and Team Leaders from each of our Ministry Teams: 

Primary Teams: Administration, Celebration Services, Facilities, Outreach/Social, EDUCATION (hiatus currently), Inclusivity -Diversity, Tech Team and Hospitality were recently added to our main teams as the function has expanded in our new campus.

Sub Teams and Task Teams: Lunch Bunch, Silent Prayer Team, Pastoral Connections, Unity Earthcare, Design Team, Lunch Bunch, Library, Ushers/Greeters, Counters, Platforms, Grounds, Labyrinth, Lugnuts Night, Renovations, Gardens

New teams form as needs arise.

Newest Team: The Financial Peer Review Team established June 2025

Hiatus: Youth & Family, Unity Earthcare

 

 

MUSIC TEAM

Click here to learn more about the Music Team

Director/ Piano Jeff English, Drums/Sound Steve Edwards

Bass Justin Valla    Guitar John Loose                                                                Song Leader Greg Dening

A variety of soloists are featured weekly