Rev. Shawn Moninger, Minister – Rev. Shawn is an ordained Unity Minister. He has been the Senior Minister at Unity Center of Norwalk since September 2004. Rev. Shawn is the founding President of The Unity Church of New York in New York City. He began his spiritual journey in earnest in 1997 after a successful career as a lighting and sound designer in New York nightclubs. He has won four MAC Awards (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) and a Backstage Bistro Award all for outstanding Technical Direction. (Becoming a minister was the only thing left to do after that.)
Rev. Shawn and his partner David Friedman are in high demand as speakers in the New Thought and Unity movements. They travel extensively speaking at prominent events such as the International New Thought Alliance Conference, Unity Conference, retreats and leading churches throughout the country.
In 2015 Shawn debuted his solo stand-up comedy show "Because I Can” at the Metropolitan Room in New York City, for which he won a MAC Award for Male Debut performance.
Shawn’s mission in life, and in his ministry, is for everyone on planet Earth (including himself) to KNOW that he or she is Good. It is a simple task and a powerful journey.
Kenneth Gartman, Music Director - Kenneth has been playing piano and music directing in spiritual communities for over 25 years. He moved from Texas to New York City in 2000 to pursue a career in musical theatre. Here are a few of his credits. Theatre: Inner Voices III: Arlington (Off-Broadway); Bryan Putnam’s The ToyMaker (Eugene O’Neill Theater Conference, 2012); Zapata! The Musical (NYMF2012) and subsequent cast recording; Once Removed, a new musical with music by Graham Russell of Air Supply; Show Choir! the Musical (NYMF2010); The ToyMaker (NYMF2009) and subsequent cast recording; Trouble in Shameland (FringeNYC) and subsequent cast recording. Cabaret/Concerts: Rev. Yolanda’s Old Time Gospel Hour, Joshing Around, Unity Benefit Concerts, Concerts for City Greens, Cabaret Cares, The Salon Open Mic(Host/Co-Host), A Ballsy Christmas Open Mic (Host). Singer/Performer: Kenneth Gartman…Not Like the Other Cavemen (cabaret debut), National Tour of The Music Man; Side by Side by Sondheim; Simply Sondheim LIVE! (BBC Broadcast); and A New York Songbook: Way Off Broadway. For more information, visit www.KennethGartman.com
Rev. Theresa Crisci is an Interfaith Minister (Regular Speaker). She is a Licensed Unity Teacher (Class Facilitator), Life Cycle Celebrant and Prayer Chaplain. She was on the Board as Treasurer for Unity of Norwalk for 4 years, has been Platform Assistant since 2012 and served as a volunteer in many positions. Theresa has owned her own wellness business for the past 25 years, providing chair massage and wellness classes to corporations throughout Connecticut. She has also been teaching Mindfulness and Meditation at the Stonington Institute since June of 2017
Gloria Kitchen is the church Office Manager. Gloria has held many positions in administrative work and has served as office manager for several small businesses including the business she ran with her husband Doug. She also obtained a degree in visual communications and enjoys graphics. Aside from these skills, Gloria is a certified One Light Healing Touch practitioner and a 13th Octave LaHoChi practitioner.
Carol Dubs - Carol has been involved with Unity Center of Norwalk since 1999 as a member, Treasurer, and Financial Director. A Connecticut licensed CPA and QuickBooks ProAdvisor, she enjoys helping non-profits and small businesses get financially organized and align their finances with their dreams.