Personal Mission Statement:

"I am called to serve the Global Heart Vision in creating a world that works for everyone, a world where love and peace are the Truth between all people, all religions, all nations. I embody and inspire love, laughter, fun and joy in all that I am and all that I do. May I always remember that I am the instrument through which Spirit plays!"

Rev. Mary Kay Ducey is an accomplished speaker and teacher of Religious Science principles. She has shared her gifts at Religious Science and New Thought spiritual centres across the United States, Mexico, Russia and Ukraine, providing inspirational talks and workshops, often with musical accompaniment from her husband, Steve Ducey.

Prior to her selection as Senior Minister of CSL Vancouver in 2006, Rev. Mary Kay served as a staff minister at the headquarters of United Church of Religious Science/United Centers for Spiritual Living in Burbank, CA. She oversaw various programs under the International Youth & Family Ministries umbrella including curriculum, resources, Asilomar youth program, and regional trainings for UCRS covenanted members. She supported UCRS churches in Visioning, volunteer recruitment and training, growing vital youth & family ministries, leadership development and conflict mediation. Rev. Mary Kay also served as the Chair of the Global Core, coordinating all support for UCRS centers around the world.

Before her service at UCRS headquarters, Rev. Mary Kay served as a staff minister at Midtown Church in San Diego, CA, speaking and teaching regularly, assisting with Sunday Celebrations, special services and ceremonies, scheduling the educational calendar and practitioners support within the church, and as Youth & Family and Community Outreach minister.

A professional public speaker, Rev. Mary Kay owned and operated a training business in the Washington, DC area from 1988 to 2000, frequently providing the keynote address at international conferences, as well as facilitating public workshops on business and personal development, and was the feature of many radio and National Empowerment Television broadcasts in Washington, DC.

When the opportunities arise, Rev. Mary Kay loves to "play" with children to build self-esteem through the awareness of their own spiritual connection, and support families of all kinds to build the spiritual foundation for creating healthy family. Rev. Mary Kay is committed to guiding youth toward spiritual maturity and empowering them to pursue their own personal ministry within the greater community and in the World.

Senior Minister & Spiritual Director: Rev. Mary Kay Ducey