Lay Ministries - Unity of Fairfax

The Lay Ministry Mission Statement: To provide the opportunity for Christ expression through service.

Our Vision Statement: To be the nucleus of lay leadership that strengthens and equips each ministry for growth in Christ-centered service.

Volunteer Coordinator for the Lay Ministries - Gretchen Horst - email Gretchen@bigplanet.com

Spiritual Social Action - Tina O'Shaughnessy and Gayle O'Bryant
Click Here to Visit the Spiritual Social Action Ministry Page

Active Outreach projects include School Mentors and The Shepherd’s Center.

Opportunities occur year round in all Outreach projects for both one-time and on-going volunteer service. Remember, when you give out in slices you get back in loaves.

Welcoming Ministry - Donna Lee
Email Donna Lee  Phone: 703-757-9606

Our Mission is: To welcome newer people, and support a friendly, connected community through a variety of activities.

Prayer Chaplain Program
Rev. Jane St. John, Minister
Anita Hartley, Prayer Chaplain Coordinator
Prayer Chaplain Line:: 703-281-1308
Click Here to Visit the Prayer Chaplain Program Page

Unity of Fairfax chaplains hold individuals in prayer and pray with congregants when asked. Anyone may call requesting prayer with a chaplain by leaving a message on our Chaplain Line at 703-281-1308.

Music Program - Carole Tomhave
Email Carole Tomhave  Phone: 703-281-1767 ext-103
Click Here to Visit the Music Program Page

The choir brings beautiful music to our services, every second and fourth Sunday at the 11:00 service and Carole would love new choir members. The only requirement is that you love to sing! The choir rehearses Thursday evenings at 7:45 p.m. in the sanctuary.

New Day , our 9-piece praise band, plays the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 11:00. Soloists, instrumentalists and guest artists provide the music for the 9:00 contemplative services.

Connections for Everyone - Couples, Singles and Families

What is 'Connections'? The Connections Team provides opportunities for everyone at Unity of Fairfax - all ages, singles, couples and families - to meet for fun and fellowship at low cost events and supports Connections events arranged by other members.

Deidre and Dave Richardson, Connections Team leaders: Email  Phone: 703-262-0930

Communications Ministry - Midd Hunt
Email Midd Hunt: middhunt@cox.net - Phone: 703-623-9850

The communications team is responsible for coordinating production of the church's Lovelight newsletter, audio/visual production including Podcasts, and maintenance of the Unity of Fairfax website - ideas & issues are welcome.

Hospitality - Garnett Gamble

This team hosts the Fellowship on Sunday mornings after services. They are also asked on occasion to provide refreshments for special meetings and events. Contact phone #: 703.281.1767

Loving Hearts Ministry - Sheron Jones
Phone: 703-461-9474

Members of the Loving Hearts (Pastoral) Ministry provide loving notes to members of the congregation during times of celebration, illness, or loss.

Prayer Team - Joanna Shows - contact phone #: 703.281.1767

The prayer Ministry holds in daily prayer - this congregation, its leaders, and all who have written or called with prayer requests. Prayer Team members also provide the Thought for the Day message, the labyrinth walk twice a year, and special prayer services during the year.

Retreat Ministry - Mary Quattro
Email Mary Quattro 
Click Here to Visit the Retreat Ministry Page

The retreat team creates and supports opportunities "to go apart for a while." At least three weekends a year are planned for spiritual renewal. Periodically, they offer group attendance at selected Unity Village retreats.

Audiovisual Team - Ron Wagner - Phone contact: 703.281.6717

This vital team staffs the sound booth during Sunday services. Operations include setting up and testing microphones, operating the audio mixing/recording/duplication system, and operating the Powerpoint display equipment.

Worship Team - Charles Coyle
Email Charles Coyle  Phone: 703-729-3412
Click Here to Visit the Worship Team Page

This most important team helps create smooth running services where everyone feels Welcome. Volunteers greet congregants, provide name tags, distribute bulletins, assist with seating, and collect love offerings.

Youth Education - Youth Education -  Gregg Lacy, Coordinator = email childteenministry@unityoffairfax.org

The Youth Education Ministry provides support for teachers of our Youth Education Department, including the nursery, pre-school, elementary school age, UniTeens (middle school), and Y.O.U. (senior high).

Click Here to Visit the Youth Education Lay MinistryPage

Bookstore - Contact Phone: 703-281-1767

Team members work in the bookstore on Sundays before and after services to help customers find and purchased items. Volunteers also help with periodic inventory taking. Visit the Bookstore now.

EarthCare - Rick Hartley

Email Rick Hartely Phone: 703-606-9186

EarthCare is Unity of Fairfax's ongoing activity(s) relating to the environment and related green initiatives. This ministry is the outgrowth of our initial program involving the Green Roof on MPC, and recycling and conservation issues at the church. EarthCare is one of the guidelines/programs we follow under the "Thriving Unity Churches" initiatives of the Assoc. of Unity Churches. For LINK to EarthCare - Green Roof page Click Here.