Board Members
Contacting a board member directly is a good way to reach someone at our church if you have questions!

John Powers
(Board President)
Welcome!
I am presently retired from careers in restaurants and later teaching middle school special education. I have lived in Manhattan most of my life, moving away several times but always coming back home. I have been involved with the Unity movement and my local Unity Church since the 1980's.
Phone: (785) 844-2004
Email: papa.gma.powers@gmail.com
(Board President)
Welcome!
I am presently retired from careers in restaurants and later teaching middle school special education. I have lived in Manhattan most of my life, moving away several times but always coming back home. I have been involved with the Unity movement and my local Unity Church since the 1980's.
Phone: (785) 844-2004
Email: papa.gma.powers@gmail.com

Kate Boyett
(Vice President)
Welcome to Unity!
I am a long time Unity attendee and Unity principles student. I am also a grandma extraordinaire and artist by passion. I love people, nature, the arts, and good humor. And, I love the positivity of the Unity New Thought movement.
Hope to see you at USCM.
Phone: (785) 313-2821
Email: Kateboyett@icloud.com
(Vice President)
Welcome to Unity!
I am a long time Unity attendee and Unity principles student. I am also a grandma extraordinaire and artist by passion. I love people, nature, the arts, and good humor. And, I love the positivity of the Unity New Thought movement.
Hope to see you at USCM.
Phone: (785) 313-2821
Email: Kateboyett@icloud.com

Gwyn Riffel
(Treasurer)
Namaste!
I grew up in Manhattan & graduated from KSU in 1971 with a Degree in Business & a major in accounting. Upon graduation, I started my career in real estate development and formed my own company in 1983. I remain active in my businesses and started my spiritual journey in the search for truth approximately fifteen years ago. I started attending Unity Spiritual Center of Manhattan in 2016.
Phone: (785) 341-2517
Email: ger@riffelasset.com
(Treasurer)
Namaste!
I grew up in Manhattan & graduated from KSU in 1971 with a Degree in Business & a major in accounting. Upon graduation, I started my career in real estate development and formed my own company in 1983. I remain active in my businesses and started my spiritual journey in the search for truth approximately fifteen years ago. I started attending Unity Spiritual Center of Manhattan in 2016.
Phone: (785) 341-2517
Email: ger@riffelasset.com

Rev. BJ Banks
(Secretary)
Welcome!
I am delighted you have found this page and want to invite you to join us for Sunday service and a beautiful journey of spiritual connection with the Divine in YOU!
Call me anytime for questions or conversations about Unity, or anything else on your heart and mind.
Rich Blessings to you.
All contact info on 'Our Minister' tab
(Secretary)
Welcome!
I am delighted you have found this page and want to invite you to join us for Sunday service and a beautiful journey of spiritual connection with the Divine in YOU!
Call me anytime for questions or conversations about Unity, or anything else on your heart and mind.
Rich Blessings to you.
All contact info on 'Our Minister' tab

Patricia Cassinelli
(Member at large)
Peace be with you.
I am a Holistic Health Practitioner, author, and ordained Interfaith Minister. I have been attending Unity Services since 2004.
Phone: (785)-341-1451
Email: for.the.one@hotmail.com
(Member at large)
Peace be with you.
I am a Holistic Health Practitioner, author, and ordained Interfaith Minister. I have been attending Unity Services since 2004.
Phone: (785)-341-1451
Email: for.the.one@hotmail.com