Our Ministry

We approach our work with love, respect, and reverence for the sacredness of life, the uniqueness of each person's experience, and the value of each person's journey. We value an intuitive, experiential approach to God, and we believe all human beings can have a direct experience of God. Although our spiritual orientation is Christ-centric (meaning that it is through Jesus Christ that God has been revealed to us), our orientation is not exclusive in any way. We believe that all forms of spirituality and religion contribute to our understanding of God, and that there are many valid paths that lead to God.

    1. Purpose

    2. Spiritual Practice

    3. Creativity

    4. Relationships

    • Prayer and Presence Meditation

    • Dream Interpretation

    • Close Reading of Sacred Texts

    • Journaling and Writing Poetry

    • Book Arts and Zine-making

    • Drawing Mandalas

    • Channeling

    • Presence Meditation

    • Spiritual Growth and Transformation

    • Nurturing Healthy Relationships

    • Connecting to Your True Purpose

    • Understanding and Clearing Karma

    • Overcoming Burnout

Rev. Jeff Munnis

All my work—my ministry, writing, speaking, and art—have their foundation in being a friend of God and a representative of Jesus Christ. I apply all my gifts toward the support, the inspiration, and the nurture of individuals on their spiritual journey. I believe in and have faith in a unique revelation of God in and through Jesus Christ. This faith is inclusive and filled with respect for the individual journey of every human being no matter their faith tradition or personal belief.

My life has included many mystical experiences and experiences that can be described as spiritual emergence. These experiences, I believe, are a result of my spiritual practices of prayer, meditation, and presence. My wife, Stelli, has been my companion and partner through these experiences and contributed so much to my journey it is difficult to describe in a few words. The content of this website and the invitations we are making to those who visit, is to share the journey with us.

I am an ordained United Church of Christ minister and hold an MFA in creative writing from Goddard College.

Jeff’s Art & Creative Projects

Dr. Stelli Munnis

I am a transpersonal counselor, healer, and artist who loves to accompany people on their spiritual journey. I believe that the Spirit of God flows through every individual and that we are never separated from God’s love and truth. I experience the Divine through my relationships (especially with Jeff) and lived experience. My spiritual practice consists of prayer, meditation, creativity, dream work, mindfulness, and studying the material that has come through our channeled readings. My desire is for others to benefit from the wisdom we have gained, and for our lives to be enhanced by the love and wisdom that others share with us.

I have a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology with a certificate in Spiritual Guidance from Sofia University (formerly the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology).

Stelli’s Art & Creative Projects

Meet Brady

Brady (one of the two cutest whippets ever, along with Appa) is a full-time resident of Friends in Christ. Brady loves to greet people with sweet love taps using the tip of his snoot. He lives fully present in each moment, and (we believe) he has (mostly) reached enlightenment. Brady is super fast and loves to chase rabbits and squirrels (though he has yet to catch one).

Meet Appa

Appa is the newest resident of Friends in Christ. Though he’s small in stature, he has a big presence. He’s energetic and outgoing, fun and playful, and super fast. Unlike Brady who has yet to catch a squirrel, Appa has caught several. Appa loves going on adventures, but once he’s home, he likes to take naps and snuggle.