MUSKEGON, MI With the help of two artists and storytellers,Unity Church of Muskegonthis month will launch a new spirituality effort created to unite people of all ages and backgrounds.

As part of a new Sunday evening program called, Spirituality Unleashed, Grand Rapids-based couple Ted Jauw and Kate Henriott will present The Secret Life of Butterflies on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 7-9 p.m. at 2052 Bourdon St.

I will be talking about what happens in your life when bad things happen and what are the secrets to turning that around using the butterfly and my own life as the metaphor, said Jauw, a California native.I am a storyteller and I use music, art and culture to tell stories that have meaning to people.

The churchs leader, Rev. Diane Stark, said she initiated the Spirituality Unleashed event to reach younger residents, among other reasons.

I think that the community needs to have the opportunity to have a new kind of spirituality. The monotheistic, typical Christian church is not connecting with younger audiences, Stark said. Were all going to die and grow old and close if we dont morph into a multigenerational form.

Stark, who has preached at the church since 2012, said the evening program is way to offer an activity that deviates from the churchs typical Sunday morning service format.

"This is an opportunity to dream a new future for ourselves in terms of how we play, how we create, and how we hold each other in warmth and understanding, Stark said.

In the past, the church has offered the public other unique presentations. In June,actor and Hollywood Star John C. Reilly visited the church and performed with his musical group.

Jauw, a student of Native American faith and an ordained priest of various African spiritual traditions, said he considers himself an Old School storyteller. He and his wife have spoken to several groups ranging from college students, festival crowds and Christian congregations to humanist and atheist entities such as the Center of Inquiry.

Were received very well because what were doing is inclusive, Jauw said.

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Unity Church of Muskegon launches new 'Spirituality Unleashed' effort with the help of shamanic storyteller Ted Jauw