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
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Rev. Marcia Sutton
In Memorial
Rev. Dr. Marcia Sutton: A Life of Sacred Service
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.