Affiliated Ministries
Below you will find a listing of several 'small group' ministries that are closely affiliated with the Graceful Ways Consortium. Most of these ministers have been ordained through the Christ Church of Co-Creation, or the Centers for Spiritual Living organization, formally known as the Church of Religious Science. All of these ministers are well-versed in the teaching and practical application of the materials promulgated through this website
Rev. Dr. Penny Macek
Christ Church of Co-Creation and DeepWork Ministries
Caroga Lake, NY
A New Thought minister, mentor, teacher, facilitator and leader. She has successfully
guided and grown two churches, consulted with hundreds of churches in transition, and
facilitated numerous week long retreats. She creates, holds, and facilitates the space in
which deep healing takes place. The focus of her ministry is to take people to a deeper
level so that they may live their lives more aware of the Divinity within
them. Dedicated to living the principles of Truth, Rev. Penny is a gifted, powerful and
effective public speaker whose depth of knowing is transmitted in her messages.
(See My 'Sacred Covenant.')
Rev. Catherine Dollahite
Graceful Living Ministries (Founder)
Eagle, ID
After 25 years in a fashion career she loved, Rev. Catherine Dollahite was guided by the Spirit of God to step into the unknown. In 2009, she founded Graceful Living Ministries, a heart-centered ministry devoted to spiritual growth, healing, and living from the inner Presence of the living Christ.
Catherine is dedicated to the path of spiritual awakening through embodying the consciousness of Love. With compassion, wisdom, and dignity, she graciously guides individuals, couples, and groups into deeper connection with God, themselves, and others. Her approach is personal, empowering, and grounded in spiritual truth and daily practice.
Over the years, she has mentored hundreds of church and business leaders, seekers, and families—supporting them in experiencing profound healing, clarity and prayer by aligning with the principles of Love and the power of spiritual agreement in covenant relationship with God.
Whether through one-on-one mentoring, classes, retreats, healing services, prayer circles, or sacred pilgrimages, everything offered through Graceful Living Ministries is centered on embodying divine Love and assisting all to live from their wholeness in Christ.
If you are ready to have your life transformed from the inside out, email Rev. Catherine.
Rev. Michael Cole
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After 40 years of coaching and consulting in the salon spa business Michael was called to serve Graceful Ways Consortium by bringing his life work:
1. I Am here to bring TLC (Transformational Learning & Coaching, Curriculum, & Community) to whoever may be prospered by it.
2. I Am surrendered to living in the PAUSE of Grace, and the SPACE between.
My calling is now to be a translator of Truth.
I Am here to re-language the Gospels for the generations that have left the church but never stopped longing for God.
I Am here to build bridges between daily life and Sacred Presence
I Am here to tell my students and curious seekers alike:
“You are more than you think you are, you are a channel for God to reveal through you
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Rev. Marjory Dawson
Christ Love Ministries (Founder)
Reno, NV
With Truth as our sanctuary and Love as our temple, Christ Love Ministries is a church without walls. Fashioned after the tradition of early Christian places of worship, ours embraces the intimacy and simplicity of the “home church” ideal.
Christ Love Ministries supports and nurtures an ever-expanding recognition, realization and revelation of Christ in all beings. We respect and acknowledge all spiritual traditions devoted to Jesus Christ as well as all peaceful paths seeking God.
As children of the Living God, we of Christ Love Ministries walk by Faith and know that the Word is made flesh as Love in all who earnestly seek Him.
Rev. Christine Green
Sacred Heart Ministries (Founder)
Lake Oswego, OR
Rev Christine Green founded Sacred Heart Ministries in Lake Oswego, Oregon out of her vision to share spiritual principles and inspire individuals to improve their personal and professional lives. This work is not dependent on dogma or doctrine of any religion. Instead clients have the opportunity to deepen in their awareness of God through practicing practical spirituality in their daily lives. Contact Christine to learn more about online classes, spiritual mentoring, grief counseling and tools for practical spirituality.
Rev. Karen Gifford
Wings of Prayer Ministry (Founder)
Lakeland, FL
Rev. Karen finished her working career for a major telecommunications company and was a Practitioner of Religious Science for 7 years. Ordained as a minister by the Christ Church of Co-creation she founded the Wings of Prayer Ministry in 2007. Karen shares her vision by teaching individuals how to have a personal relationship with God and a daily dedicated spiritual practice. She has led many to create their own personal Sacred Covenants and has also worked with small business owners and couples. Karen is a Spiritual Mentor, facilitates the Christ Circle and presents focused workshops and healing services based on the work of Rev. Marcia Sutton and Rev. Lloyd Strom.
Rev. Eileen Brownell
Christ Light Ministries (Founder)
Chico, CA
Rev. Eileen has pastored a church, been an interim minister and conducted numerous co-creation processes for churches in transition as well as individuals and couples. A natural teacher and speaker she spent over 30 years teaching at the university level and as a professional trainer/speaker. Since 2007, Eileen has served as a police chaplain and assisted individuals and families as death draws near. Her varied experiences have created the foundation that guides her as she mentors individuals through challenges of trauma, grief, personal and spiritual growth. Rev. Eileen has personally experienced the deep healing and change that comes from co-creation and is committed to help guide and facilitate others on their journey.
Stef Swink
Loving Life Ministry (Founder)
Evergreen, CO
STEF SWINK, RScP., is a Licensed Practitioner Emeritus with an active and thriving practice since 1999. With roots as the ghost writer and protégé to author and New-Thought pioneer, Louise Hay, Stef writes the popular “Ask Stef” advice column, published monthly in the Guide for Spiritual Living: Science of Mind Magazine. Throughout her ministry Stef has played crucial roles on staff at three Centers for Spiritual Living and has facilitated numerous classes, workshops, and retreats. She is a gifted and beloved mentor and facilitator who is passionate about assisting others in consciously initiating their own spiritual growth and creating deeply fulfilling lives they love. Stef relishes opportunities to connect with and serve awakening souls through mentoring, inspirational speaking, retreats, and the facilitation of individual, couple, and group Sacred Covenant Co-Creation.
Rev. Marcia Sutton
In Memorial
Rev. Dr. Marcia Sutton: A Life of Sacred Service
Rev. Dr. Marcia Sutton heard the inner call, trusted the divine guidance, and courageously stepped forward to found the Christ Church of Co-Creation. Today, we honor the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind—one of wisdom, love, and unwavering service. Every soul fortunate enough to walk beside her was forever touched by the gifts she so freely gave.
Rev. Marcia was deeply inspired by the apostle Paul, whose writings stirred something profound within her. She didn’t simply seek to understand his teachings—she sought to embody them. Most especially, she longed to “find the Christ” as Paul did. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul wrote, “I beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” And truly, Marcia walked that path with grace, integrity, and purpose—ever worthy of the sacred calling she embraced.
She never walked alone. With an open heart and extended hand, Marcia welcomed others into the spiritual journey. She offered not only her presence, but her full support—guiding, encouraging, and uplifting those around her. Through her deep love of travel, she led countless pilgrimages to sacred sites across the globe during her twenty-five years of devoted service to the church. Yet, the most transformative journey she offered was always the inner one: the path inward to discover the living Christ within.
With clarity, humility, and deep spiritual conviction, Marcia illuminated Truth for all who gathered in her presence. Her wisdom was not simply taught—it was transmitted, felt, and lived. She was among the rare few whose words carried an unmistakable anointing, drawing seekers ever closer to the Divine. The Christ Presence within her shone brightly, becoming a guiding light for others to find their own.
Rev. Marcia Sutton remains a cherished teacher, mentor, sage, colleague, and beloved friend. Though she has laid down the mantle of this life, her light continues to shine in the hearts of all she touched.
Rest well, good and faithful servant. Your legacy lives on.
Rev. Lloyd Strom
In Memorial
Rev. Lloyd faithfully and loving served the Christ Church of Co-Creation as a founding board member and Vice President since its inception in 1994. From the beginning of his creative collaboration with Rev. Dr. Marcia Sutton in 1989, he helped shape a ministry rooted in spiritual brilliance, deep compassion. and profound insights and healings. As a beloved teacher and spiritual architect, Rev. Lloyd embodied the Living Genius of Christ. The blending of his engineering mind with Divine Wisdom illuminated complex Universal truths in ways that were practical, transformational, and deeply human.
A prolific writer, speaker, and visionary, Rev. Lloyd created a vast body of work through NovaTech Ministries and his work with Rev. Marcia, offering tools for teachers of Truth that continue to bless humanity. This body of work is contained with the GracefulWay website. His humor was smart, quick and quirky. Often, we laughed together. Rev. Lloyd had such a tender heart. With wisdom, humility, and love, he redirected, uplifted, and taught with a grace that quietly and deeply changed lives. His legacy is alive in every student, every class, and every spiritual practice he brought forth. His works are truly the “works of Love,” and through them, his light continues to shine, blessing all who are touched by his presence in Christ, whether people knew him in life or meet him through his eternal transmission of truth.