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​STAFF

​RUTH CARTER OFFICE MANAGER

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Ruth began attending UKCN in the spring of 2016 and became a member in April of that year. She first volunteered as an usher and with the music ministry before joining the chaplain program in the summer of 2017. She participates in spiritual growth classes, taking them for Spiritual Education & Enrichment (SEE) credit, and is a member of the Unity Leadership Team.

​Ruth and her husband, Tommy, share their Northland home with their beloved cat and dog, Reuben and Maisie.

Danielle Thedens program coordinator

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Danielle has actively served our ministry since moving to Kansas City in June 2014. She became a member & employee of Unity of Kansas City North in the spring of 2015. Danielle loves Unity's progressive and approachable take on Christianity, and enjoys helping spread our message through her work with social media and program coordination.
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​Danielle currently lives in Gladstone with her husband, Cassidy, and children, Harlow & Asher. 

HOLLY WU  youth & family ministry director

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Holly Wu began as UKCN’s Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator in October 2022.  She views her role as one of support for kids, family and classroom volunteers. She brings a background of experience with 20+ years of teaching as a National Board Certified Teacher, an administrator, published author, and co-founder/director of a private school (full curriculum plus
​mindfulness/meditation daily and social-emotional intelligence emphasis).

She also serves UKCN as a chaplain and has recently completed the SEE courses with Unity Worldwide Ministries with intentions to apply to ministerial school.

As a wife and mom, her family moved to Kansas City in 2021.  They previously lived in New Mexico where she served as Youth Coordinator, along with the Board of Trustees (president) for a three year term at her local Unity church. 

​MARCIA DALE NURSERY COORDINATOR

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​VALERIE MACKEY MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR

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After many years of being active in our Music Ministry, Valerie became our Choir Director in April 2012. She assumed the role of Music Ministry Director in 2014.

For 25 years, Valerie has directed and/or performed in many productions for Theatre for Young America, where she is the Artistic Director. She has also directed plays and videos for Late Night Theatre, KCPT, Kansas Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, and Academie International. We are blessed to have someone of her talents as an integral part of our Music Ministry Team. ​

Susan Harp Choir Director

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Susan blesses our ministry through her many musical gifts! She is a classically trained vocalist, as well as being talented on the piano, harmonium and pan drum. 

​Susan is very accomplished outside of her love for music.  She is an Assistant Director for Education & Research Resources for KU Cancer Center, as well as a yoga studio owner & instructor. Susan's talents can be enjoyed in her beautiful CD called, "Release."

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