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Our Ministers:
Rev. Richard Levy’s and his wife Maureen’s spiritual paths began in earnest in
1972 when, as Richard called to confirm his nonstop flight from New York to Miami, not
knowing why, he changed his reservations to a flight that left from an airport that was further
from his residence and had a stopover on its way. Upon his arrival home, he found out that
the flight that he was supposed to be on had crashed in the Everglades, killing everyone on
board. He knew he had been saved by the grace of God, and that his life had a divine
purpose. From that point on, his and Maureen’s lives became a spiritual quest.
Richard and Maureen’s spiritual quest has taken them on many adventures over their
lifetime, including living in spiritual communities, studying Edgar Cayce, Paramahansa
Yogananda, A Course in Miracles, Science of Mind, Unity Truth and Principles, Vipassana
meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and most recently a trip to India to the Oneness University.
Since returning from India, he and Maureen have integrated giving the Oneness Blessing
into the Wednesday evening and Sunday morning services.
Richard became a Unity minister in 1981 and has served in many ministries in Washington,
California, and Hawaii. He served at Seattle Unity as an associate minister in the late 80’s
and then returned as the senior minister in 2003. He also has an alternative ministry called
Flexing Heart Ministry in which he travels and has a steady following who receive his
bimonthly CDs.
Richard knows that his primary goal as a minister and teacher is to bring into clear focus the
Truth as taught through Unity Principles and other great universal teachings. He is well
grounded in Metaphysical Bible interpretation, but his teachings also reflect his varied
studies and lifelong experiences. His passion-filled, dynamic teaching style gives people the
opportunity to own the truth for themselves, making it a part of their daily lives. His path is to
journey.
Maureen has been at Richard’s side through all of their ministries and has worked with him
in the past as time allowed. Her primary work for over twenty years (besides being a mother)
was as a midwife and in women’s health care. Whereas Richard’s work has been very
public, hers for the most part, was very private and intimate as she welcomed new life into
this world. She has now joined Richard in a full capacity, using her organizational and
personal skills to further ministry’s work. With Richard’s joyful, charismatic personality and
Maureen’s practical approach to spirituality, they provide a perfect blend of balanced
leadership.
Together they have raised a family and are the proud parents of two daughters, two sons-in-
law, and two grandchildren, who are the loves of their lives. Richard and Maureen continue
to deepen their spiritual practices on a daily basis.
1972 when, as Richard called to confirm his nonstop flight from New York to Miami, not
knowing why, he changed his reservations to a flight that left from an airport that was further
from his residence and had a stopover on its way. Upon his arrival home, he found out that
the flight that he was supposed to be on had crashed in the Everglades, killing everyone on
board. He knew he had been saved by the grace of God, and that his life had a divine
purpose. From that point on, his and Maureen’s lives became a spiritual quest.
Richard and Maureen’s spiritual quest has taken them on many adventures over their
lifetime, including living in spiritual communities, studying Edgar Cayce, Paramahansa
Yogananda, A Course in Miracles, Science of Mind, Unity Truth and Principles, Vipassana
meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and most recently a trip to India to the Oneness University.
Since returning from India, he and Maureen have integrated giving the Oneness Blessing
into the Wednesday evening and Sunday morning services.
Richard became a Unity minister in 1981 and has served in many ministries in Washington,
California, and Hawaii. He served at Seattle Unity as an associate minister in the late 80’s
and then returned as the senior minister in 2003. He also has an alternative ministry called
Flexing Heart Ministry in which he travels and has a steady following who receive his
bimonthly CDs.
Richard knows that his primary goal as a minister and teacher is to bring into clear focus the
Truth as taught through Unity Principles and other great universal teachings. He is well
grounded in Metaphysical Bible interpretation, but his teachings also reflect his varied
studies and lifelong experiences. His passion-filled, dynamic teaching style gives people the
opportunity to own the truth for themselves, making it a part of their daily lives. His path is to
journey.
Maureen has been at Richard’s side through all of their ministries and has worked with him
in the past as time allowed. Her primary work for over twenty years (besides being a mother)
was as a midwife and in women’s health care. Whereas Richard’s work has been very
public, hers for the most part, was very private and intimate as she welcomed new life into
this world. She has now joined Richard in a full capacity, using her organizational and
personal skills to further ministry’s work. With Richard’s joyful, charismatic personality and
Maureen’s practical approach to spirituality, they provide a perfect blend of balanced
leadership.
Together they have raised a family and are the proud parents of two daughters, two sons-in-
law, and two grandchildren, who are the loves of their lives. Richard and Maureen continue
to deepen their spiritual practices on a daily basis.
Rev. René Paré
Rev. René Paré and his wife Marie began the ministry here in Wilmington as a study group in
early 1976. After a year or so, René moved his family to Unity Village, MO and began his
Diego before returning in 1985 to take over the leadership of Unity Christ Church of
Wilmington. It was begun in a small house located on the present location in June of that
year with 18 people in attendance. In 1997, Marie retired as Associate Minister to pursue a
career as a full-time artist. René continued to serve as Senior Minister and later as
Co-Minister with Rev. Heiland. He became Minister Emeritus in June 2005.
Rev. René Paré and his wife Marie began the ministry here in Wilmington as a study group in
early 1976. After a year or so, René moved his family to Unity Village, MO and began his
Diego before returning in 1985 to take over the leadership of Unity Christ Church of
Wilmington. It was begun in a small house located on the present location in June of that
year with 18 people in attendance. In 1997, Marie retired as Associate Minister to pursue a
career as a full-time artist. René continued to serve as Senior Minister and later as
Co-Minister with Rev. Heiland. He became Minister Emeritus in June 2005.
Our Board of Directors:
The Board of Directors of Unity of Wilmington serve in a myriad of ways – most
importantly as a prayer team dedicated to the upliftment of consciousness
within the congregation and the world. Our current board members are:
Jim Bitto - President, Jennifer Brier, George Dolan, Nancy Klase, Lainie
Mauger, and Gail O'Brien.
importantly as a prayer team dedicated to the upliftment of consciousness
within the congregation and the world. Our current board members are:
Jim Bitto - President, Jennifer Brier, George Dolan, Nancy Klase, Lainie
Mauger, and Gail O'Brien.
Our Staff:
Administrative Assistant: Annette Cook, admin@unitywil.com
Director of Music and Worship Arts: Philip Pennington, music@unitywil.com
Pianist: Lisa Keating
Children's Ministry Coordinator: Gena McKinley (temporary)
Uniteens Sponsors: Connie Cox
Youth Of Unity Sponsor: Connie Cox
Nursery Attendant: Cyndi Buell
Newsletter Editor: Annette Cook, admin@unitywil.com
Sexton: Andrew McLaughlin
All Things Technical: Jeff May, webmaster@unitywil.com
Volunteer Coordinator: Gail O'Brien
You may also contact any of our ministers, board or staff members, or ministry team
leaders by using our contact us form.
Director of Music and Worship Arts: Philip Pennington, music@unitywil.com
Pianist: Lisa Keating
Children's Ministry Coordinator: Gena McKinley (temporary)
Uniteens Sponsors: Connie Cox
Youth Of Unity Sponsor: Connie Cox
Nursery Attendant: Cyndi Buell
Newsletter Editor: Annette Cook, admin@unitywil.com
Sexton: Andrew McLaughlin
All Things Technical: Jeff May, webmaster@unitywil.com
Volunteer Coordinator: Gail O'Brien
You may also contact any of our ministers, board or staff members, or ministry team
leaders by using our contact us form.
Office Hours:
Monday and Tuesday closed
Wednesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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