STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

Unity of Bloomington relies on and is grateful for the talents of its staff and volunteers, from within and without our CommUnity. This space is dedicated to their service, and acts as a directory for whom should be approached for various topics.

If you feel led to volunteer your talents at Unity of Bloomington, you can learn about opportunities by clicking on this sentence.

Spritual Leader

Rev. Minnassa Gabon

Rev. Gabon joyfully joined Unity of Bloomington in Summer 2024. She combines her traditional seminary & ministerial training with her New Thought/Ancient Wisdom faith to provide her audience with the tools to turn within and bring forth their hidden gifts and skills to create and live the life they want and deserve.

Board of  Trustees

Current Board Members

  • Dan Piekarsky has been a member of Unity of Bloomington since 1996. He has been learning and living with Unity Practices and Principals since the first time he attended a service in the Waldron Theater. One could argue that his process has been slow, but the lessons absorbed have become embedded deeply with years of commitment, service and leadership to this community. He endeavors to be the Light and to see the Light. He is married to the love of his life, Beth, and has two adult children, Will and Christopher.

  • Luke Salmon was born and raised in Bloomington, attended Bloomington North and Ivy Tech, and is currently employed at Catalent as a Senior Manufacturing Specialist.
    During the pandemic, he played an important part in training personnel to operate new equipment that produced the Covid vaccine.


    He is married to Monica, with two children, Maebry and Waylon.
    Luke is the Board liaison to the Chapel Action Team, Youth and Family Ministry and Hospitality Committees. In addition, he is taking some of the online SEE courses available through Unity Worldwide Ministries.

  • Chiara Perry joined Unity in 2024. She and her husband moved from New England in 1992 and raised two amazing children, Geoff and Caitlin, in Bloomington.

    She retired from Otis Elevator after 32 years, and currently works as a Personal Trainer at the YMCA. This work allows her to fulfill the purpose of helping people get strong, one workout at a time.

    In her free time, you might find Chiara hiking, or traveling to explore places she’s never been.

    “I am honored to serve in the Unity Board.”

  • Carol began attending Unity of Bloomington in 2016, when she and her husband Wade moved from Michigan. She had been a member of Unity of Ann Arbor.

    One of her favorite affirmations is "Let go, let God." Trusting that the right outcome is already on its way, she can surrender any concerns she has. Her task is to become still and listen for guidance from Spirit.

  • LeAnne has been a member of Unity for a few years and continues to be excited in her spiritual journey. She knew the moment she stepped through the doors at Unity of Bloomington that she had found her spiritual home. She loves people and believes wholeheartedly in the Unity principles. 

    LeAnne spent 33 years in public education and served 21 of those years as a high school administrator. She loves her family and has a special place in her heart for her doggies, and lives life making it her mission to show love and kindness to everyone she meets.

    LeAnne believes in a model of “Do What’s Right.” That is one of many lessons that her daddy instilled in her.

Sunday Service Team

  • A life-long musician, Phyllis directs and accompanies three choirs: Unity of Bloomington, the Bloomington Peace Choir, and the Bloomington Threshold Choir. She writes original choral and solo music.

    Phyllis has served on the Unity of Bloomington Board of Trustees.

    “Music is food for my soul and the connection between All That Is and my earthly life. That connection transforms my physical life into pure Spirit, and gives me hope, comfort and joy!”

  • Sebastian is a lifelong Bloomington resident who has been attending Unity of Bloomington since the end of 2014. He has been managing the livestream since the 2020 COVID shutdown.

    Raised by a technician and an art historian, Seb brings the fruits of his upbringing to the CommUnity. He can build both your computer and your slideshow.

    Seb does not use AI in any capacity, and is staunchly against its use and existence.

    “I'm more interested in the crevices of life than the jumbotron.”

Support Staff

Volunteers

  • “Handy Randy” (as he is known in the Bloomington area) holds a degree in Bio-Medical Electronics (BMET) from Purdue School of Engineering. His 30+ years of professional experience in commercial and residential construction has led to the building of our stage ramp and piano platform. Randy has also renovated our stage by removing the choir risers and baptismal, and adding the projector screen frame.

    “To this day, I laugh at the similarities between the human body and the components of a building, in how they are put together and repaired.”