Rev. Richard Mekdeci (UUMS 2017) is in the process of developing the Music in Ministry curriculum. He is looking for alumni with or without musical experience to join him. If interested, contact him at rm******@gm***.com. Rev. Richard is president and co-founder of EmPower Music & Arts, providing thousands of songs, sheet music, songbooks, music licensing, and consulting to Unity churches. He is currently engaged in re-establishing regional music ministry conferences throughout the U.S. He is a consultant on all aspects of church music and serves at Unity Renaissance in Chesapeake, VA. Rev. Richard has been serving the Unity movement since 1986, beginning as music director at First Church Unity (now Unity of Nashville, TN) under the tutelage of Rev. Jimmie Scott (UUMS 1984). From 1998-2004, he was Music and Creative Arts Coordinator for Unity Village retreats.
Rev. Evin Wilkins (UUMS 2019) is in the process of developing the Technology in Ministry curriculum. He is seeking alumni with expertise in various technologies (social media, AI, podcasts, etc) to join his team. If interested, contact him at ev**********@gm***.com. Rev. Evin holds a Master of Education degree. He is a writer, a paranormal enthusiast, and a seeker of life’s mysteries. He officiates weddings and offers workshops, classes, and sound bowl healings. Having previously served as the senior minister for the Unity of Madison in Madison, WI, he and his wife, Mindy now reside in Vancouver, WA with their well-behaved (mostly) furry companions. Rev. Evin is currently serving and planting the Columbia River Spiritual Center and is looking forward to the journey as it unfolds!