About Us

Unity of Santa Rosa

Meet Rev. Dr. Patricia Keel,
Senior Minister

Rev. Dr. Patricia Keel is a longtime student of metaphysics and a spiritual teacher in the mystical tradition. Patricia was the Founding Minister of Unity of Berkeley 2000-2013 and is Minister of Unity of Santa Rosa. Her study and frequent trips to India over the past 18 years bring a unique depth to her work as East meets Western spirituality. 

Rev. Dr. Patricia is passionate about helping seekers find their inner connection to the Divine, and to guide people out of stress and disconnection into the creative field of authentic purpose and possibility. Her work as a spiritual teacher, healer, speaker, author and facilitator/trainer spans over 33 years with diverse groups from all cultures, faiths, and traditions.

Patricia is a bestselling author in the 2021 Vol. 5 Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing...Chapter 10-Divine Discontent: Finding Your True Self in Times of Transition. Her private coaching and online courses are devoted to helping women in midlife transitions who have left long-term relationships and are ready to discover their deeper purpose and make a contribution in the world.  patriciakeel.com

After a number of years without a Unity Minister, in October 1, 2022, Unity of Santa Rosa hired Rev. Dr. Patricia Keel as our Minister. Patricia speaks 2-3 times a month and offers leadership, inspiration and guidance to our ministry. In addition, we have several other ministers, teachers, and speakers who make our Sundays rich, lively, thought-provoking, and touching.

Meet the Board of Trustees

The six voting members of our Board of Trustees are committed to being the stewards of our ministry
. They take responsibility for making sound decisions, thinking creatively, listening, engaging in consistent spiritual practice, and giving their time, talent and treasure. They are elected at the Annual Membership Meeting in February for three-year terms, The Senior Minister is also a voting member of the Board.

  • Star Carpenter

    PRESIDENT

  • Jane Rinaldi

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Philip Faggard

    TREASURER

  • Liz Kline

    SECRETARY

  • Marilynn Russell

    TRUSTEE

  • Nancy Caplan

    TRUSTEE

The Rest of Our Dedicated Team

Guy Williams, Our wonderful accompanist

Guy Richards
Our Wonderful Accompanist

Meg McConahey
Prayer Chaplain Leader

Charlie Ott
Facilities Manager