UNY Prayer Chaplain Ministry
Who We Are
The Prayer Chaplain Ministry is the lay ministry of Unity of New York. We are a trained volunteer prayer team that serves our congregation by offering one-on-one prayer through monthly prayer calls, and prayer visits to congregants who are hospitalized or home-bound.
Our Vision
The Prayer Chaplains are here to create and nurture a community where God and prayer are first in all things. We envision our congregation as a safe place where all are nurtured and honored and where we know the highest and best are already manifesting in everybody’s life.
We are here to:
- Accept you unconditionally
- Envision with you all of the possibilities for your heart’s dreams and desires
- Listen to your prayer request and hold what is shared in confidence
- Pray with you for the highest and best in your life to be expressed
Bi-Weekly Prayer Call:
UNY Prayer Chaplains lead a guided 5-minute prayer call for Global Healing on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:45 AM.
PLEASE READ THESE STEPS:
- The call begins promptly at 9:45am. Please call in a few minutes before to be there for the start of the prayer. NOTE: If you are late to the call, please don’t announce yourself – even if the system prompts you to do so.
- Dial the Free Conference Call number: 1-267-807-9605
- Enter the Access code: 798460#
- Announce yourself onto the call
- Mute your phone
- Pray & Listen
Free Conference Call number: 1-267-807-9605
Access code: 798460#
One-on-One Prayer
- Congregants can sign up to receive a monthly prayer call by filling out the form on the right side of this page.
- This heart-centered, gentle and loving service is available to all.
- Bring any concern or celebration and we will know the Truth with you – God is already at work no matter the circumstances.
- Prayer is always available to you 24 hours a day, every day through: Silent Unity 1-800-669-7729 (1-800-NOW-PRAY) or www.unity.org/en/request-prayer
Unity of New York Prayer Chaplain Co-Directors
Co-Director: Laverne Jones
Laverne is happy to be a Co-Director of the Prayer Chaplain ministry of Unity of New York. She has been a student of Unity teachings for over thirty-five years and has served as a Prayer Chaplain since the program’s inception in 2003. Besides being a Chaplain, Laverne has served on the Board of Trustees, including as Vice-President and President, on the Finance committee, and as a member of Voices in Unity. Laverne is a retired attorney having over a thirty-year career with financial institutions. Her activities beyond her legal career cross a spectrum of cultural development and support, historical research and preservation, minority and women’s concerns, volunteer service delivery and civic organizations, where she has served on and chaired several boards.
Co-Director: Melanie Schmidt
Melanie Schmidt is thrilled to work alongside Laverne Jones as a Co-Director of the Unity of New York Prayer Chaplin Ministry. She is currently taking classes towards certification as a Licensed Unity teacher. Melanie is a retired Human Services Administrator committed to service that improves the lives of indiviuals.