About Us

Our Mission

We gather in spiritual community to discover the magic within each of us through consciousness – community – service. We serve as a collective leadership that shares the ministry work in this Unity alternative ministry.

Meet the Team

  • Bonnie DeMartini

    Bonnie DeMartini is honored to serve as the Spiritual Leader of The Spiritual Gathering. She brings knowledge of Unity Principles and practices as well as skills in spirituality, faith, organization and leadership to her role. She served the Abundant Life Spiritual Center as a teacher, board member, group leader and prayer chaplain trainer. In addition, Bonnie serves as the Chair for the Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute Advisory Group and as adjunct faculty for Unity Institute. She holds a Licensed Unity Teacher (LUT) credential as well as a M.Ed. in adult education and curriculum development.

    Please contact Bonnie at joyful9@comcast.net.

  • Paul Zavagno

    Paul is delighted to serve as the President and Treasurer of The Spiritual Gathering. Previously, Paul served on the Board of The Spiritual Forum. A retired elementary school teacher and principal, Paul helps people find their truth, express their joy, and embrace reality. He is Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, President of the Board of Infinity Foundation, a student of A Course in Miracles, and a Prayer Chaplain. In his spare time, Paul loves running, biking, reading, and baseball.

    Please contact Paul at pzavagno@gmail.com

  • Susannah Burns

    Susannah is grateful to serve as Vice President of The Spiritual Gathering. Susannah also serves as co-chair of the Prayer Chaplain Team, and is currently pursuing her Ministerial Degree at Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute. The future Reverend Burns is a trained Affirmative prayer Chaplain, Ho’oponopono Prayer Practitioner, and Meditation Coach. Susannah is the proud mother of four children.

    Please contact Susannah at sburns.thespiritualgathering@gmail.com.

  • Molly Hansen

    Rev. Molly is an ordained Interfaith-Interspiritual Minister (One Spirit Interfaith-Interspiritual Seminary, New York, NY - 2018) and serves as the secretary of the Board of Directors of The Spiritual Gathering and as a member of the Prayer Chaplain team. Trained in the wisdom and spiritual practices of many of the world’s faith traditions, Rev. Molly provides spiritual leadership for rituals and celebrations including weddings, memorial services, baby and house blessings, spiritual counseling and other rituals that mark and honor the many transitions of our spiritual journeys. Molly served as a member and president of the Board of The Spiritual Forum and Abundant Life Spiritual Center. She will soon retire from her 35-year career as a leader and consultant to nonprofit organizations. Molly relishes her time spent with her family – husband of 33 years and three adult children who live in Chicago, Boston and a variety of places in Spain.

    Please contact Molly at mollyhansen@comcast.net