Our Ministers

From left to right – Rev. Gloria Makey, Rev. Colleen Hoople,

Rev. Ann Meakes, and MIT Gale Paule Davidson

Rev. Gloria Makey 

Born into a family where she was schooled in traditional Christianity, Gloria began to question aspects of Christianity as a young adult. Never receiving answers that satisfied her, she left the church and thus began her quest for what she defines as “the truth.”
Gloria trained as a Psychiatric Nurse and was later schooled in the alternative healing modality of Healing Touch, where she experienced first hand the power of the Infinite Force she chooses to call God. The experience further entrenched her need to be closer to the Source of All. It was an amazing awakening in her life and ultimately brought her to a service in the Spiritualist Church of Salmon Arm.
Gloria was introduced to Spiritualism some 14 years ago and recognizing very quickly she had “come home!” After accepting the call to the Ministry and experiencing further study in Spiritualism under the tutelage of Senior Minister, Reverend Norman Russell, she was ordained as a Spiritualist Minister on July 20, 2008.
Since her ordination, Gloria has availed herself of continuing Spiritualist Education, specifically in Mediumship, Intuitive Studies, Psychometry, and Spiritual Healing. Having a passion for becoming a clear and ever-present channel for Divine Energy, she has studied Mediumship with the Inner Quest Foundation, taken an 18-month course on Mediumship through the Arthur Findlay College and also taken courses in Developing Intuition through The Intuitive Mind group. An avid reader and thirsty for knowledge of Spiritualism she continues to further her education at every opportunity.
Recognizing the ultimate privilege of being a Spiritualist Minister, Gloria avail herself of opportunities to share the wonderful science, philosophy, and religion of Spiritualism and to live its Seven Principles daily. She often offers workshops on Mediumship and its aspects through the church, takes part in and facilitates Circles, and shares inspired Addresses from the Podium.
Gloria brings to her Ministry her love of mankind, of all things Spiritual and her quest to move ever closer to the God of her understanding. It is her mission to promote pure Spiritualism and allow it to flourish in Salmon Arm.

Rev. Ann Meakes

I am honored and privileged to be a Minister of the Spiritualist Church of Salmon Arm.

I have been a member of this church since 1999 and I will be forever thankful to my friend who introduced me to our church and its founding minister Reverend Norm Russell who led the church at this time. I am also grateful to my parents for gifting me the opportunity to find the spiritual fulfillment which resonates with me. My love and gratitude includes my family which has always supported me.

Over the years I volunteered as a greeter and chairperson; took various courses and classes to further my mediumship abilities and I have been secretary of the Board of Directors and a healing medium. I also look after the scheduling of the greeters and the Moment with Spirit segment of the Sunday services. I take part in and facilitate 2 meditation groups as well as an email prayer support group. I was ordained on May 17,2015 and by the end of 2023 I had given 132 Addresses from the platform and shared them with 100+ others via post and email.

This Church is my spiritual home where I am received with open arms and warm hugs and its members are my church family.

It is truly a calling to be a minister and an honor to bring my belief in our Seven Principles which I live by every day through my ministry as I continue my quest to move closer to the God of my understanding.

Rev. Colleen Hoople

Born into a family who believed that it did not matter in which home you visited God as long as you made sure you visited God. Colleen identified as a seeker and studied under many traditions and religions growing up.

Colleen returned to school when her children were grown and studied as a Community Social Service Worker. She has worked for 27 years with people experiencing trauma. Helping to guide them through the court system and guiding them through the difficulties of getting their lives back on track.

Colleen is a generational medium, trained by and in a family of mediums and psychics. The first time she walked into the Spiritualist Church, she felt like she had returned home.

She studied to become a Minister under Senior Minister Norm Russell, starting in 2015. And was ordained on October 27, 2019. Colleen continued her Mediumship studies through the Inner Quest Foundation.

Minister in Training Gale Paule Davidson

Let me introduce myself. I was born in Banff, AB and grew up in Golden, BC. I am a wife, mother, grandmother, artist, hobby farmer and businesswoman. I have been attending the Spiritualist Church for over half of my life. Many years ago, when I lived on the coast, I was invited by a dear friend to check out the Spiritualist Church in New Westminster. At the time, Reverend Emeritus Norm Russell was taking his training for the ministry there. I felt like I had returned home.

Having been fortunate enough to experience and enjoy the many aspects of life, I feel it is now time to “give back to the donor”. I am certain the mountain setting I grew up in has set the stage for this next adventure. I am thankful for this opportunity and I look forward to learning, growing and sharing.