ABOUT US
Vision
Unity Vancouver Island is a growing, unfolding, expanding Centre of Light and Love, mighty to attract its good and radiate good to others.
Image Captured at our annual Christmas Candle Lighting service, celebrating the Christ-light within each person.
Mission
Our mission is to live and teach Unity principles and awaken humanity's divine potential through spiritual education, affirmative prayer, and conscious practice.
Image representing our annual Burning Bowl Ceremony, a sacred Unity tradition of releasing the past and making space for new possibilities.
Core Values
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Creating a loving, inclusive, and supportive spiritual community
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Guided by principles of truth, compassion, and growth
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Empowering individuals to explore their spiritual path and live with purpose
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Warmly welcoming all people, all faiths, and all lifestyles
Image symbolizing our annual White Stone Ceremony, a sacred tradition of new beginnings and spiritual growth.
MEET OUR STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Linda King
(President)
Matthew Breedlove
(Vice President)
Sharron MacLeod
(Treasurer)
Catherine Peters
(Secretary)
Jen Ripley-Morris
Director
Ailsie Path
(Director)
Rene Qualizza
(Director)
New Director
Rev Thomas DeSchutter
(Sr. Minister)
Joshua Holloway
(Resident Musician)
Nico Rhodes
(Resident Musician)
Michael Drislane
(Resident Musician)
Cyndi Pitvor
(Office Administrator)
Tasha King
(Childcare Team Member)
Who We Are When We Are Here
A SPIRITUAL CULTURE & MEMBERSHIP COVENANT FOR UNITY VANCOUVER ISLAND
Unity is more than a set of teachings; it is a way of being together. When we gather, we are shaping a shared field of consciousness. We are not simply attending a Sunday service— we are co-creating a spiritual culture. Therefore, membership is not primarily a legal status, but a sacred participation. A good spiritual question for us is: “Who are we when we are here?”
The following practices describe the spirit we aim to embody together.
THE TWELVE SPIRITUAL PRACTICES OF OUR COMMUNITY
1. We remember the Presence.
We gather in the awareness that Goodness is here and now, expressing through each of us.
2. We choose love as our way.
Compassion, kindness, and goodwill guide our interactions.
3. We honour the Divine in every person.
We look beyond differences and affirm sacred worth.
4. We take responsibility for our consciousness.
We practice principle rather than blame, reactivity, or victimhood.
5. We speak life.
Our words aim to heal and bless. We refrain from gossip and unnecessary harm.
6. We practice generosity.
We give of our time, talent, and treasure in gratitude and shared purpose.
7. We commit to spiritual growth.
Through prayer, meditation, study, and service, we live an examined life.
8. We serve the highest good.
We ask not only what benefits us, but what advances Love and Truth.
9. We practice what we teach.
Demonstration matters more than theory.
10. We walk in accountability and grace.
We support one another with honesty, humility, and forgiveness.
11. We welcome all sincere seekers.
We cultivate a radically inclusive spiritual home.
12. We become what we practice.
Together we are shaping a consciousness that blesses the world.
Membership Covenant (updated 2026)
You can attend and participate in events, classes, and services without becoming a member
As a member of this spiritual community, I willingly commit:
● To lead a spiritual life aligned with Unity principles.
● To participate faithfully in prayer, study, service, and community life.
● To give of my time, talent, and financial support as I am able.
● To uphold and protect the loving and respectful culture of this ministry.
● To be accountable for my words, actions, and participation.
● To address concerns directly, respectfully, and constructively.
● To support the mission and leadership of this ministry in a spirit of cooperation and goodwill.
I understand that membership is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I enter into it with sincerity and gratitude.
RESPONSIBILITIES & PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP
Members have the right:
● To vote at membership meetings when present.
● To serve on ministry teams if selected.
● To speak in debate according to established guidelines.
● To offer suggestions to the Minister or Board for the good of the ministry.
● To review financial and board reports by appointment.
● To attend Board meetings with proper notice.
● To participate fully in the programs and activities of the ministry.
Members accept the responsibility:
● To uphold Unity teachings in spirit and conduct.
● To support the ministry through service and financial stewardship.
● To foster harmony and spiritual maturity within the community.
● To seek resolution in alignment with spiritual principles.
● To help ensure that this ministry remains healthy, transparent, and mission-centered.
CLOSING AFFIRMATION
Together, we are not merely attending Sunday service
We are practicing a way of being.
May we live what we affirm,
Love what we teach,
And become a blessing to one another and to the world.