Guest Musicians visit Unity of Vancouver

At our Unity community, music is more than a part of the service—it is a pathway to inspiration, healing, and connection. We are grateful to welcome guest musicians who share their gifts and help create a meaningful and uplifting worship experience.

Each musician brings a unique voice and perspective, offering performances that speak to the heart and support our shared intention of spiritual growth.

Music often becomes a memorable part of the day, leaving a lasting impression long after the service ends.  No matter their background, each guest musician contributes to an atmosphere of joy, reflection, and celebration … enhancing our services and offering something special for everyone in attendance.

We invite you to experience the beauty and inspiration of our guest musicians in person. Whether you are a longtime member or visiting for the first time, you’ll find a warm, welcoming community and music that uplifts your spirit.

Check our events calendar here to learn who will be joining us next. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our Thursday email: A Blessings from Unity of Vancouver and be notified of who will lead our music presentation.

Darcy Schmitt, local jazz vocalist, educator, and clinician founded, directed, and sang with the vocal quartet, “Pure Imagination”. Featured at the Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz and the Round Robin, the Salem Jazz Festival, the Concourse D’Elegance, The Portland Zoo Jazz, this group opened for many international artists including Dizzy Gillespie and Dave Bruebeck. For ten years, “PI” was a favorite at many of the Portland area jazz clubs and Jazz Society of Oregon functions.

Recently retired, Darcy taught award winning choirs at Battle Ground H.S. for 30 years.

Also a popular soloist, Ms. Schmitt has been featured in many different formats including Jim Fischer Concerts, Art Abram’s Swing Machine Big Band, Woody Hite Big Band, The Concord Choir, Ysaye Barnwell African Choir, Portland Symphonic Choir, Clackamas Community College Jazz Choir, Willaamette University, and Clark College Jazz Band. Touring from Mexico to Japan and Korea to Canada, Ms. Schmitt frequently performs at many civic and church functions, and has recorded many commercials and demos.

Chris Foster is a professional songwriter and musician living in Woodland, Washington, after recently relocating from Bar Harbor, Maine.

As a musician, he has been an entertainer at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and has worked for several years with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Over his career, he has performed more than 7,000 shows.

In ministry, Chris previously worked at Silent Unity in Kansas City and was involved in many activities there, including World Day Of Prayer and various conferences.

He previously was the spiritual leader of the Unity Of Ames Church in Ames, Iowa, 2010 and 2011 and the Unity of Leavenworth Church in Leavenworth, Kansas in 2016 and has served as a musical director for Unity Of Naples, Florida, Unity Of Independence, Missouri, Unity Of Olathe, Kansas and Grace Baptist Church in Kansas City.

Jim Fischer – bio to come.