Featured Speaker Spotlight: Rev. Todd Glacy

We Are All Instruments of Love

As part of our sabbatical guest speaker series, we are delighted to welcome Rev. Todd Glacy, MSC, a beloved member of our spiritual community whose joyful spirit, deep wisdom, and playful approach to spirituality have enriched Unity Center for Spiritual Growth for more than a decade.

Todd describes himself as an Enlightenment Advocate, Empowerment Educator, and Instigator of Joy. Through his work as a public speaker, sacred sound musician, teacher, workshop facilitator, and Interfaith Minister, he inspires people to reconnect with their most authentic selves and live lives of purpose, passion, well-being, and true happiness.

Todd holds a bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music and a master’s degree in counseling. After spending a decade working as a school counselor, he followed a deeper spiritual calling and enrolled in the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine (ChIME), where he was ordained as an Interfaith Minister. He is also a certified life coach, yoga instructor, drum circle facilitator, and creator of the Gong Journeywork™ Wisdoming Process. Through workshops, retreats, sacred sound experiences, and community gatherings, Todd shares his passion for healing, creativity, and spiritual awakening.

Many at Unity Center for Spiritual Growth know Todd through his service as a prayer chaplain, musician, workshop facilitator, and guest speaker. His connection to Unity began in an unexpected way. In 2011, while participating in a drumming group at a 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Portland, he met our beloved Sue Vittner and became intrigued by Unity's style of worship and teachings. That curiosity eventually led him to our community, where he discovered spiritual principles that continue to inspire him today.

What first drew Todd to Unity and New Thought was the empowering understanding that our essential nature is love and goodness, and that our thoughts help shape our experience of life.

When asked about the spiritual practices that have most influenced his life, Todd describes his path as a collection of experiences rooted in intention, awe, appreciation, sacredness, relaxation, creativity, and joy. Rather than one specific practice, he embraces a way of living that nurtures connection to Spirit in everyday moments.

One lesson life continues to teach him is both simple and profound: "My lifetime in this world is precious, so stay present, stay curious, be creative, and enjoy the journey."

Todd says he is currently growing into a deeper trust that life unfolds for the highest good. He is learning to listen more fully to both head and heart, release limiting stories, and embrace what he calls JOY: the Journey of Yes. He finds that when he is experiencing joy, creative play, and meaningful connection with others, he feels most aligned with his true spiritual nature.

Among the teachings currently inspiring him is the book Essence: The Emotional Path to Spirit by Jacob Watson, which he incorporates into his Healing & Spirituality course at USM. He is also inspired by two favorite quotes:

• "Live the birth for all it's worth." - Bhagavan Das; and

• "You don't have to know the Way. The Way knows the Way."  - Adapted from the Tao Te Ching

Outside of church, Todd finds joy in nature, music, community, friendship, creativity, and, as he puts it, "playing and having fun!"

When asked what he hopes people will take away from his message, his answer beautifully captures both his ministry and his heart: "We are all instruments of LOVE."

And if given the opportunity to share a cup of coffee with anyone from history? Todd's answer was immediate: Robin Williams.

Whether through sacred sound, heartfelt teaching, or joyful presence, Rev. Todd Glacy reminds us that spirituality need not be heavy to be profound. His message encourages us to say "yes" to life, trust the journey, and remember that love is the music playing beneath it all.

Join us this Sunday as Rev. Todd Glacy invites us into greater joy, deeper presence, and a richer experience of the love that connects us all.

Rev. Patricia Bessey