Rev. Bryan Sawchuk is the Senior Minister of Unity of Fort Lauderdale and has served as its spiritual leader since late 2019. His roots in the Unity movement go back to the early 2000s, when a meditation and prayer workshop at Unity of Fort Lauderdale started his journey. He went on to serve as Sacred Service Team Coordinator and Prayer Chaplain Team Lead at Unity of Pompano from 2013 to 2014. He brings a rare blend to spiritual leadership. He is equally fluent in the language of consciousness and the language of contracts, and as much at home holding sacred space as steering complex organizational decisions.

Bryan is passionate about advanced mysticism, metaphysics, meditation, and prayer. He draws deeply on the teachings of Unity co-founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, as well as the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza, quantum physics, and the Law of Attraction. He is a certified Law of Attraction practitioner and coach and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Studies/Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. More recently he has embraced the Spiritual and Emotional Maturity (SEM) principles developed by Rev. Dr. Toni G. Boehm. That work has become foundational to his daily life and to the direction of the organization he leads. He co-authored the third edition of Spiritual and Emotional Maturity: Tools & Practices for Consciously Developing Spiritual and Emotional Maturity with Rev. Dr. Boehm, published in 2026. Over the years he has facilitated countless classes, workshops, meditations, and retreats across a range of organizations.

Few spiritual leaders bring this range of experience. Bryan guided his organization through the unprecedented disruption of COVID and completed field ministry licensing and ordination during that same period. He has supported organizations through day-to-day operations, the sale and purchase of buildings, project management for extensive renovations, and lease negotiations and dissolutions. Together these make up a multifaceted set of gifts and skills that few people carry all at once.

Originally from Canada, Bryan moved to South Florida in the mid-1980s. He lives in Oakland Park with his spouse, their cat Coco, and bird Marshmallow, and he enjoys swimming, the beach, and spending time with family.

Cynthia Roberts has a B.S. in Education and a Master's in Curriculum, Instruction, and Media. She has 50 years of teaching experience and 23 years in leadership roles within the Illinois Department of Corrections. Married to Stephen Roberts, she enjoys reading, walking, traveling, painting, and sewing. Their family includes 9 children, 15 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Cynthia's mother first introduced her to New Thought in 1965, and the two studied many of the Fillmore books together.

Cynthia has made significant contributions to the Unity Movement. While attending Unity of Champaign-Urbana in Illinois, she became a Prayer Chaplain in 2007 and completed three days of training to become a trainer of Unity Prayer Chaplains. From 2012 to 2024, she led the Power Hour class at Unity of Pompano, fostering lively discussions on spiritual principles, and served as a Prayer Chaplain, teacher, and speaker.

Cynthia is a joyful and enthusiastic Licensed Unity Teacher who enriches classes, workshops, and services with her scholarly background in the Unity Movement. Since 2024, she has served as Co-Spiritual Leader alongside Rev. Bryan Sawchuk at Unity of Fort Lauderdale. In that role she contributes weekly to operations, planning, curriculum, and spiritual coaching and counseling. She also helps train Sacred Servers, speaks, and facilitates classes and workshops.

Rev. Bryan holds immense admiration for Cynthia's work ethic and enthusiasm. He first collaborated with her more than ten years ago and is excited to continue enhancing the South Florida spiritual CommUnity together in collaboration and partnership.

Ryan Fajardo has been part of the Unity of Fort Lauderdale CommUnity since 2025 and serves as its Office Administrator. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and has more than a decade of experience in administration, operations, and customer care. That experience includes supporting Asia-Pacific teams for Apple and Meta (Facebook) and leading service teams in several industries.

What Ryan loves most about his role is that the behind-the-scenes work has a purpose. He keeps things organized, answers questions, and makes sure people feel welcomed and looked after from their very first message. He says the warmth of this CommUnity made it easy to settle into that work. Something people might not guess about him is how much he enjoys bringing order to busy, behind-the-scenes work, from organizing details to improving systems, so that nothing falls through the cracks.

Outside the office, Ryan is a lifelong gamer with a soft spot for role-playing games and is the self-appointed "tech guy" among his friends and family. He also loves being outdoors, and mountain climbing, swimming, and basketball are his go-tos. His favorite color is black.

Katherine is a longtime member of the Unity movement and is involved in every aspect of the ministry at Unity of Fort Lauderdale. Along with her role as CommUnity Connection Assistant, she serves as a CommUnity Presence Partner (formerly known as Prayer Chaplain). She brings a warm light and genuine joy to her work, and she has a real knack for helping people feel seen, welcomed, and connected. Katherine loves the Unity movement and this CommUnity. You'll find her at nearly every gathering, from Sunday services and classes to workshops and retreats, and she is a true joy to have around.

As CommUnity Connection Assistant, Katherine helps build and keep up warm, personal connections with members and newcomers before, during, and after Sunday services and throughout the week. She welcomes new guests and makes sure their connection cards reach the office. She captures photos that honor the life of our gatherings and reaches out each week to thank first-time visitors and check in on CommUnity members. She also shares upcoming classes and events, offers prayer support, and sends the prayer requests from our prayer box to Silent Unity each month. Through it all, she lives out our mission of conscious, connected CommUnity.

Chandler Williams has been part of the Unity of Fort Lauderdale CommUnity for about four years and has served as Sunday Service Coordinator since 2026. Each Sunday, Chandler is the primary point of contact for every team, from morning setup and pray-in through the service itself to the final close-out. That role keeps the morning flowing smoothly so that everyone who walks through the doors enjoys an exceptional, positive experience. Chandler holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida Atlantic University.

What drew Chandler to this role is a love for people, for media, and for Unity, along with the chance to share God-given gifts with wonderful people who bring light into Chandler's life. Outside of Sunday mornings, Chandler enjoys crocheting and watching cartoons, and pink is Chandler's favorite color.

An accomplished pianist and keyboardist with 15 years of classical and jazz training, Juan Tobon has performed at over 100 weddings and corporate events annually as a member of the Bay Kings Band since 2016, drawing from a repertoire of more than 1,000 songs. He has shared the stage with celebrated artists including Tito Nieves and Sheila E., and serves as Accompanist for the FIU Jazz Vocal Ensemble, directing the rhythm section and supporting national-finalist vocalists.

A graduate of Florida International University's Jazz Performance program, with additional training at the University of Central Florida and the Bellas Artes Music Conservatory in Colombia, Juan brings world-class musicianship - and a deep sense of soul - to every gathering he leads.

DDWilde, a Miami native, has graced Unity Churches in South Florida with her voice for well over a decade. DD has consistently supported and performed at Unity of Fort Lauderdale. She, along with her daughter and family, goes above and beyond in their participation and contributions.

DD grew up with eight siblings where music was a constant. Though none of the family was formally trained, what was an enjoyable hobby became a profession for all in their youth. In 1988, DDWilde released her debut album "No Way Out".

Raised on salsa, merengue, and bolero from the age of three, Laura found her voice as a singer-songwriter through Florida International University's Jazz program, where rigorous vocal training, music theory, and ear training reshaped her ambition - from chasing stardom to simply serving the music. It was there, under the direction of Lisanne Lyons, that she came to see herself not as the next pop star but as a true musician.

Laura credits much of her growth to her longtime musical partner and now husband, Juan Tobon - her guiding force and mentor, who she says gave her the confidence to express herself musically. Together, she and Juan have curated an unforgettable musical experience for audiences everywhere, honoring the artists who came before them while carving out a sound entirely their own.

From '70s rock, '80s pop, to jazz and today's top hits, LaMun Duet covers your favorite songs with their own unique twist. Singer Laura Munevar and pianist Juan Tobon met in university while studying jazz, and have since worked together to establish their sound. With more than 15 years of experience touring, performing, recording, and teaching, Laura and Juan have had the opportunity to work with renowned artists such as Sheila E., Tony Succar, Diego Torres, Carlos Vives, Paulina Rubio, Danny Ocean, Ed Calle, and many more. Driven by art, and living for the art, LaMun Duet honors music and its legends through their performance - curating an unforgettable experience for every audience.