Schedule of Activities for
Tuesday, October 6th
8:00 AM
Extended Morning Prayer and Meditation
8:30 AM
Conference Group Breakfast
10:00 AM
Unity Share Session
With Rev. Jim Blake and Rev. Mark Fuss
Join us as we receive updates from UC&L and Unity World Headquarters.
11:15 AM
Revolutionary Leadership From the Heart
Facilitated by Barbara Fuyat, Licensed Spiritual Practitioner and Spiritual Director of CSL South Coastal MA Teaching Chapter
(1 General CEU) | STANDALONE COST: $40
In times of uncertainty and change, the most powerful leadership demands that we lead differently.
This session invites participants to explore what it means to cultivate trust, build thriving communities, and inspire collective purpose. Together, we will look at how authentic leadership can deepen trust, strengthen relationships, and create communities where people feel seen, valued, and inspired to contribute.
Participants will reflect on the values that guide their leadership, practice more meaningful communication, and discover practical ways to foster connection, courage, and shared purpose in their ministries, organizations, and daily lives.
Barbara Fuyat
For well over thirty years Barbara was Executive Director of organizations serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She was involved locally, statewide, and nationally in creating systemic changes through laws, protocols, and education in our criminal justice, educational, and medical branches.
Being a social/spiritual activist and Believing that changing the world begins by changing ourselves and living our principles and values Barbara continued on her spiritual journey seeking a belief that supported and helped her grow in her commitment to Oneness and Wholeness and living together in peace, harmony and equality with all of creation.
The teachings, philosophy, and way of life of Science of Mind have brought her that and more! Barbara continued her studies in SOM becoming a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner and has held leadership positions with Concordia CSL and CSL of Greater Boston.
She is now the Spiritual Director of CSL SouthCoastal MA Teaching Chapter holding their vision of Oneness and creating a world that works for everyone!
AFTERNOON
12:15 PM
Conference Group Lunch
2:00 PM
Unclobbered with Colby Martin
This session meets and exceed requirements for a DEI credit.
STANDALONE COST: $50
It is very likely that, were it not for the Bible, our society would be endlessly more tolerant of and accepting of those who identify as LGBTQ. However, we DO have the Bible, and an inordinate amount of our country’s ethos and values have been built on top of certain convictions rooted in Scripture. Sadly, the Bible has been (mis)used to justify discrimination against LGBTQ people, and in this session we will broadly explore why such justifications are wildly out of synch with not just the Bible itself, but more importantly with the heart of God.
Colby Martin
COLBY MARTIN has been a pastor for over two decades. After starting in the evangelical world, he has since led progressive Christian communities by teaching a faith rooted in the way of Jesus, grounded in love, and open to all. As the author of UnClobber and The Shift, Colby now travels the country as a sought after speaker and is pursuing ordination in the Episcopal church. In 2024 he founded The UnClobber Initiative, a non-profit focused on equipping individuals and churches with LGBTQ inclusive theology. His 3rd book, But What About: The Most Asked Questions on Faith, the Bible, and LGBTQ Inclusion releases Nov 17 from St Martin’s Essentials. He has four kids and splits his time between Portland, San Diego, and Denver.
EVENING
5:30 PM
Visit to Unity Tidewater
5580 Shell Road, Virginia Beach VA 23455
Rev. Ann Frances and her congregation welcome us for a land acknowledgement/Chesapeake Bay Blessing in their beautiful meditation garden and lots more.