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Ordination Celebration 🥳
On Monday, June 16, 2025 Cee (Cheryl Jiala) Driskell, of Unity Spiritual Centre Ottawa, was ordained at Unity Village in Lee’s Summit Missouri, through the Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute.
While in ministerial school, Rev. Cee actively led her home spiritual community as Spiritual Leader, sharing her many gifts including teaching, healing, and intuitive insight.
Just prior to being ordained, she completed a volunteer internship at Unity of Kansas City North with Rev. Myra McFadden. Rev. Cee brings a rich background that includes decades of contemplative practice, energy therapy, authorship, and mental health advocacy. Her ordination marks a new chapter in a journey already grounded in wisdom, love, and sacred service.
Rev. Cee will serve as the Senior Minister of Unity Spiritual Centre Ottawa. As a sacred service designer and regular Sunday speaker, she has supported the spiritual evolution of her community for years.
All of us in Unity Canada are proud of her accomplishments!
The People of Unity Spiritual Communities
Below are some of the dedicated, wonderful people - present and past - of our Canadian Unity spiritual centers. Read interviews about them, articles they have submitted, or tributes to celebrate their lives.
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Tributes
We pay tribute to these Unity people who contributed greatly to their spiritual communities throughout their lifetime.
Jean Jefferson, LUT
July 6 , 1928 - July 17, 2024
Jean was a vital force in Unity Spiritual Centre (Hamilton). She served as treasurer and then president of the board of directors. Jean also became an LUT and wedding officiant. Her constant smile and welcoming ways will be missed. Jean always claimed that one of the keys to her longevity was Having A Good Time.
Jim Cliffe, LUT
Transition at age 94
Jim was a long-time member of Unity of New Westminster where he was the pianist. He also led the music program there for many years. As a Licensed Unity Teacher, Jim led the ministry through several transitions. His inspirational messages, his wisdom, and his gentleness are remembered fondly.
Rev. Austin Hennessey
February 22, 1940 - July 24, 2024
Unity Vancouver recalls Rev. Austin's delightful humour and hearty laugh. His life’s mission was to teach love, share wisdom and uplift people. In his ministry, his kind and loving energy touched thousands of lives, inspiring everyone he met with his grace, humour, love, and kindness.