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Rev. Anne Hartupee

Minister of Record - Rev. Anne Hartupee

Rev. Anne is an ordained Unity minister currently serving in the alternative ministry Heart Centered Living located in northeast Georgia. Anne engages her spiritual gifts of creativity and teaching to develop and provide classes and workshops. Her prayer consciousness enables her to lead and facilitate study groups and support individuals with spiritual counseling. Her unique skills in business project management (learned from many years of management in the technology industry) give her a strong foundation in coordinating and facilitating sacred service projects

Prior to serving at Heart Centered Living, Rev. Anne was the Community Care Coordinator and Licensed Unity Teacher for First Unity Church of St. Louis in Missouri. In this role, she used her empathic wisdom and insight to care for community members, support healthy relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging. Anne's passion for supporting others in their spiritual journey created an environment of spiritual connection and growth at First Unity Church of St. Louis.

Before answering the call to ministry, Anne served as the Music Director at First Unity Church of St. Louis for 14 years. During this time, she started and developed an adult choir and a handbell choir that enriched the Sunday service experience. The ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, said "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." This quote describes why Anne is passionate that music needs to be an integral part of human interactions.

Rev. Anne's vision is to empower people to embrace their spiritual identity and use practical, spiritual principles to lead fulfilling and purpose-filled lives. Rather than tell you what to do or believe, Rev. Anne journeys with you as you realize and embrace your innate wisdom, strength, and creativity.

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Kenneth Gartman

Music Director - Kenneth Gartman

Kenneth has been playing piano and music directing in spiritual communities for over 35 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

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Rev. Theresa Crisci

Licensed Unity Teacher - Rev. Theresa Crisci

Rev. Theresa Crisci is an Interfaith Minister and Licensed Unity Teacher. 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 since 1993, providing chair massage and wellness classes to corporations throughout Connecticut. totalbalancelifechoice.com

In addition to her wellness business, Theresa is a Life Celebrant, officiating weddings and celebrating all of life's transitions. TLCCeremonies.com

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Rev. Krista Erickson

Office Manager - Rev. Krista Erickson

Rev. Krista, a lifelong spiritual seeker, graduated from Emerson Theological Institute as a Minister of Religious Science in 2019. She is also a Usui and Karuna Reiki Master Teacher and has completed a 3-year apprenticeship in the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition of Peruvian Shamanism. She joined UCN in 2019 and started volunteering right away at community events like Pride in the Park and has led the greeting ministry since 2021. She is a regular Speaker for UCN Sunday Celebration Service, a prayer chaplain, and a platform assistant. She currently works as a part time Office Manager for UCN.

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Carol Dubs

Financial Director - 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.