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Our Team of Sunday Service Speakers

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Denise was one of the original founders of Unity on the River and since those days she has been a devoted member, inspirational teacher, mentor, singer and way shower...a model of how a spiritual journey through life can be a gift for herself and everyone she has touched.

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Lesley Ann Smith is one of the original founding members of Unity on the River and has served as Interim Music Director, Board Member, Speaker, Vocalist and Workshop leader. She has a beautiful way of teaching spiritual nurturing through her talks and the music she brings to every service. She is a certified ThetaHealing practitioner, energy psychic and spiritual healer to clients, families and businesses. Her website is www.HealingAnswers.Net

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 Jackie Woodside has been a member of UOTR for many years. As a multi-term Board President, she oversaw the rapid growth of the congregation during the early 2000’s. She is a member of our speakers rotation and delivers inspirational messages of Unity Principles.  Jackie is founder of the Curriculum for Conscious Living and the Conscious Living Summit, a USA TODAY and four-time Amazon bestselling author, TEDx speaker, international trainer, and professional coach who trains coaches around the world to deliver this life changing methodology.

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For over 25 years Stephanie has been happily associated with Unity on the River as a congregant, volunteer, teacher, and occasional stand-up comic. With a rich lifelong interest in all things spiritual she delivers a powerful message. Stephanie practices as a transpersonal psychotherapist and provides workshops and retreats designed to explore and navigate the inner landscapes.

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P. Scott Stringham has been a member of Unity on the River since 2003, where he has served as Treasurer, Real Estate Manager and Director of Operations.  He has also led numerous groups and taught many Unity programs including the 4T's, The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity and Unity Basics.  He is also co-founder of The Unity Business Alliance, a group dedicated to creating a better world through the practice of spiritual principles by business owners and professionals.

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Martine is a longtime practitioner of Unity Principles, as well as a student of Science of Mind. Martine is a licensed Science of Mind Practitioner, and she is studying to be a Science of Mind minister. We are so grateful for the joy, her beautiful voice, meditations, and moving prayers she brings to UOTR

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