Spiritual Leader / Senior Minister
Rev. Claudia René
is a gifted teacher of spiritual truth and a modern day thought leader who is passionate about the awakening of humanity to its spiritual magnificence. A contemplative mystic, her unique gift of spiritual expression combines timeless teachings and personal stories to engage and entertain her audience, inspiring individuals to realize their Divinity and to allow happy, joyful, purposeful lives to spring forth from this awareness. FULL BIO
Favorite Quote:
"Love allows all things, trusts all things, embraces all things and thereby transcends all things."
–The Way of Mastery
Fun Fact:
Rev. Claudia's true "sanctuary" is deep in the woods, surrounded by Mother Nature.
Spiritual Leader / Senior Minister
Rev. Claudia René
is a gifted teacher of spiritual truth and a modern day thought leader who is passionate about the awakening of humanity to its spiritual magnificence. A contemplative mystic, her unique gift of spiritual expression combines timeless teachings and personal stories to engage and entertain her audience, inspiring individuals to realize their Divinity and to allow happy, joyful, purposeful lives to spring forth from this awareness. FULL BIO
Favorite Quote:
"Love allows all things, trusts all things, embraces all things and thereby transcends all things."
–The Way of Mastery
Fun Fact:
Rev. Claudia's true "sanctuary" is deep in the woods, surrounded by Mother Nature.
Music Directors
Amy & Jesse Hughes
met by Divine appointment in 2008, married in 2013 and have been inseparable since. They share a bizarre sense of humor and a passion for the connective, healing power of music. Introduced to Unity in 2018, they continue to expand through its practical teachings and principles.
Favorite Quote:
"Music is the shorthand of emotion."
–Leo Tolstoy
Fun Fact:
Amy & Jesse are live entertainers as the acoustic duo Chariot, and have appeared in numerous acting and singing roles for local community theater The Naples Players.
Head of Production & Marketing
Jesse Hughes
took on this role in 2021 as an opportunity to be closer to and more active in his spiritual home while being a stay-at-home dad with his beautiful rascal Ellie. He has grown to love the new creative avenues it has opened up for him, not to mention the spiritual and personal growth.
Favorite Quote:
"All the water in the world can't sink a ship unless it gets inside."
–Goi Nasu
Fun Fact:
Jesse was previously a supervisor for Geek Squad and finds joy in expanding his own and others' boundaries through technology.
Youth & Family Ministry Director
Jodi Scholes
was raised with Sunday School and Youth Group. She has been a member of a Unity community since 2000. Jodi works full time as a speaker, author and consultant for medium-sized businesses delivering complementary medicine such as wellness centers, massage clinics, and yoga studios.
Favorite Quote:
"My religion is kindness"
–Dalai Lama
Fun Fact:
Jodi has done over 30 triathlons.
Music Directors
Amy & Jesse Hughes
met by Divine appointment in 2008, married in 2013 and have been inseparable since. They share a bizarre sense of humor and a passion for the connective, healing power of music. Introduced to Unity in 2018, they continue to expand through its practical teachings and principles.
Favorite Quote:
"Music is the shorthand of emotion."
–Leo Tolstoy
Fun Fact:
Amy & Jesse are live entertainers as the acoustic duo Chariot, and have appeared in numerous acting and singing roles for local community theater The Naples Players.
Head of Production & Marketing
Jesse Hughes
took on this role in 2021 as an opportunity to be closer to and more active in his spiritual home while being a stay-at-home dad with his beautiful rascal Ellie. He has grown to love the new creative avenues it has opened up for him, not to mention the spiritual and personal growth.
Favorite Quote:
"All the water in the world can't sink a ship unless it gets inside."
–Goi Nasu
Fun Fact:
Jesse was previously a supervisor for Geek Squad and finds joy in expanding his own and others' boundaries through technology.
Youth & Family Ministry Director
Jodi Scholes
was raised with Sunday School and Youth Group. She has been a member of a Unity community since 2000. Jodi works full time as a speaker, author and consultant for medium-sized businesses delivering complementary medicine such as wellness centers, massage clinics, and yoga studios.
Favorite Quote:
"My religion is kindness"
–Dalai Lama
Fun Fact:
Jodi has done over 30 triathlons.
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