Leadership

Church Leadership

Unity of Rockford remains passionate about our path to “Higher Consciousness.” Our Sunday services today include a Message, Meditation, Song and Congregational discussion on the message at the end of service.  We have discussion leaders and Podcasts that resonate with our congregation. Our services inspire and empower our congregation to live up to their full potential.  Come join us for a different way to do “church”.  All are welcome to attend!

Board of Directors: 

Kim McKibben, President. Kim found Unity while attending an event at Unity on the Plaza in Kansas City in 1994. Kim knew after the first service at Unity on the Plaza that she had found her forever spiritual community. She began attending Unity of Rockford in 2008.  In 2014 Kim heard a very clear message from spirit so she changed the course of her life dramatically.  She left her construction sales & marketing career (30+ years) behind and focused on a life of service. Kim joined the board in 2014 and accepted the position of Chief Administrative Director in 2015, she stepped down from this position on January 1, 2020.  Kim will tell you that being of service to the church, her family and friends and the community is what feeds her soul.

Jackie DeVries, Chief Administrative Director (CAD). Jackie has been a student of Unity for most of her adult life.  She has dedicated herself to helping people by sharing and demonstrating the Five Unity Principles.  She was President of the of the Board of Directors from 2016 to 2019.  Jackie accepted the Chief Administrative Director position on January 1, 2020 and continues to serve in this position here at Unity of Rockford.  Jackie  retired from teaching gifted education after 33 years.  She now spends most of her time spearheading workshops, fundraising, and outreach programs for our spiritual community.  You will frequently see her at the pulpit on Sundays here at Unity of Rockford.  Jackie will be the first to welcome you with her warm and inviting smile.

Alice Stoneburner, Board Member. Alice tells us that she heard of the Unity Principles through a small group many years ago when she was searching for a new spiritual home during a difficult time in her life. This search eventually led her to Unity.  She began attending and then joined Unity of Rockford.  Alice felt much love and the teaching was exactly what she was looking for.  She considers herself a student of Unity.  Alice feels her prayer practice and meditation daily has become essential in her life.  After Alice’s first husband passed, she met and fell in love with George, another believer in the Unity Principles.  Since his passing she stayed active in our Unity of Rockford Spiritual Center.  Alice is also a member of NAMI Northern Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and was an editor of their newsletter for 13 1/2″ years.  She continues to attend a NAMI group and is an advocate for persons with mental illness.  During her 50 years as a registered nurse, and now in retirement, she practices loving kindness towards all human beings.

Kate Warren, Board Member. Kate’s late husband, Ron, and she joined Unity of Crystal Lake around 1983.  She had been looking for a church more unconventional and personal.  Ron heard about Unity through a friend.  The first time they went to Unity, she felt she was home.  Kate really enjoyed the positive beliefs and teachings associated with Unity.  She and Ron became very active in the church.  Ron served as Board President.  Kate served as a youth teacher working with children of all ages including YOU.  Kate was also on the social committee planning activities for their church family.  After their move to Belvidere, Kate found Unity of Rockford, meeting up with friends who had also moved here from the Crystal Lake area.  She worked here as a youth teacher and also served on the Board for a three year term.  Kate looks forward to once again becoming more active and involved in the growth of Unity of Rockford.  She retired about 5 years ago after working the position of Program and Volunteer Coordinator at the Boone County Counsel on Aging/Keen Age Center.

JoAn Todd, Board Member. JoAn discovered Unity soon after moving to Rockford in 1978. She and her husband, George also attended The Unity Church in Tucson, AZ (when they wintered there for many years).  George was a strong believer and follower of Unity and after his passing JoAn became more active at Unity of Rockford. She more fully realizes the importance of the support of this church family, and she is so grateful for the teachings, prayer and meditation.  JoAn looks forward to serving on the church board and interacting with this wonderful church family of Unity of Rockford.

Marge Orchard is a Licensed Unity Teacher (LUT), Prayer Chaplain.  Marge has been a member of Unity of Fox Valley for over 19 years and Unity of Rockford for over 13 years. She received her License as a Unity Teacher from the Association of Unity Churches in 2006 and teaches both at Unity of Fox Valley and Unity of Rockford. Marge has been a Prayer Chaplain and the Coordinator of the Prayer Chaplain Ministry since its inception at Unity of Fox Valley in 2000. Presently, she facilitates The Course in Miracles at Unity of Rockford. She has attended The School for The Work with Byron Katie in Los Angeles and facilitates the Work. She has been a Spiritual Companion/Director since 2006 and offers her services to all members of Unity of Fox Valley and Unity of Rockford. Marge enjoys reading, travel, and is currently writing her memoirs.  Ask Marge a question, and she’ll tell you the answer:  Prayer and Meditation.