Rev Thomas DeSchutter

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

5.9k Followers

Rev. Thomas DeSchutter came to Unity the long way around — raised Catholic, walked away in his late teens, and spent the better part of three and a half decades quietly seeking what he didn't know was missing. At 53, an encounter with A Course in Miracles brought him back — not to religion, but to something more honest than what he'd left. He now serves as Sr. Minister of Unity Vancouver Island, leading three communities across Nanaimo, Victoria, and Comox Valley. He is also a member of the Unity Canada board of directors. His teaching is grounded, direct, and built for people who have seen enough of life to need more than inspiration — people who want something that actually holds. He draws on Unity and New Thought metaphysics, the 12 Powers, and the work of Eric Butterworth, with a particular commitment to honest inner work over easy answers. Rev. Thomas believes the path back to wholeness doesn't require you to have it figured out. It just requires you to stay present to what's actually here.

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Reviews

Brittany Rigoli

May 4, 2026

Thank you for this meditation. I needed to hear it and have something to help guide me, to become the person I want to be and stop waiting for life to be easier so I can do that. I need to do it so that, perhaps, I can have a life with greater ease within.

Christoffel

Apr 1, 2026

A move after 31 years in the same house has thrown up many challenges, LIFING at its best. The idea of deciding for myself how the next minute will present itself through my responses to situations, is helpful, thank you!

Elise

Mar 1, 2026

Very calming and relaxing. His voice is wonderful to meditate to. ☺️

Lucy

Feb 8, 2026

This was lovely. When I got up this morning I felt myself become slightly irritated about something very trivial. I said to myself, this is not who I am going to be today.. and it shifted my perspective. This talk and meditation hit that feeling perfectly. We have the ability to change how we react to a situation, if we soften. Thank you Namaste 🙏🙏☀️

Tanusree

Dec 27, 2025

This was simply beautiful Rev. Thomas. I decided to listen to it on my own now as I had to leave so suddenly from the group meditation this evening. There was just no time to even give an explanation to you and the others. I’m truly truly sorry. But i’m so happy that I listened to it now. It gave me that strength to hope and choose how we show up in life no matter what the next moment has to offer. Thank you so much Rev. for this beautiful offering. It meant a lot to me! 🙏

JayneAnn

Oct 1, 2025

It's been a while, Thomas. Good to be with you again. 🙏🏻💕

Tori Pollingue

Aug 17, 2025

Rev Thomas is a blessing to all of us! He’s not only a wonderful teacher but also a good human being. He’s such an inspiration & Im so grateful for all of his teachings.

Barbara

Jul 24, 2025

It has been awhile since listening to this course. I was reminded today the importance of being aware of our patterns and reactions to situations. Your course has helped me to come back to the realization and to remember I am exactly where I need to be today. Know that you have made a difference in my life. So blessed to have found you and follow you on this journey to self discovery these last 3 yrs.

Bob

Apr 28, 2025

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I find myself wanting to come to listen to your service. You have helped my day be so much more positive.

Erika Cedillo

Mar 23, 2025

This is incredible! Thank you, just what I needed today. Thank you for your talk and kind guidance. Namaste ✨✨

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