Meet Our Ministers
A Message From Founder ~ Reverend Jessica Kozak Shaw
Minister/Director of The Birch Tree Sanctuary, Mystic, Spiritual Healer & Teacher
My Soul has always consumed me with a fire I couldn’t describe or find the words to communicate. I always felt called and pushed to be of service to the world. The path of a Nun or other types of clergies felt limiting and not quite of the depth I was searching for. I also felt called to have family and deep relationships which those religious callings prevented so I realized that the calling from deep within would have to present itself in the correct way when the time was right. I realized I didn’t have to head off to a convent or monastery to submit totally to my Soul and to the Divine like in the old days or maybe like I had done in a previous lifetime. I realized my role in this life is to empower the life I have, and the person I am, and the person I continue working to be with the energy of grace that listening to my soul gives me.
As life went on I discovered Reiki in 2000 and what I call the Energy Healing Arts and I dove into learning and mastering as much as I could. Energy Medicine became and still is a deep love of mine and will continue to be. As I learned I continued my reading of my insatiable thirst of mystical texts and spiritual theories. As I studied, I started to notice something. There was a common denominator in a lot of sacred literature that mapped a structure of the soul. All suggested that the Soul is a vessel of sorts that houses an extreme power that we can learn about and experience through navigating it gradually through stages. The power the Soul embodies has different qualities at each stage such as humility, integrity, wisdom to name a few. These qualities are described in the Tree of Life from the kabbalistic tradition of Judaism, Mystical Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism. The qualities when discovered and processed enable the Soul to discover its own divinity and embody the qualities of light essential to have the stamina to have the mystical experiences of direct contact with Source or Mystical Union. It is about learning about our own levels of consciousness and how each is unique and purposeful. Each has a center full of creative source energy that our goal is to unlock into full consciousness so we can use it to its fullest potential. The journey is a gradual empowerment but so worth it. This is the Journey that led me to open The Soul Purpose, LLC and become a minister of The Universal Brotherhood Movement Inc in 2005. I then became an Ordained Interfaith Minister of the Metaphysical Universal Ministry in 2012. In 2020 the Birch Tree Sanctuary was born inside the The Soul Purpose. I was Mantled as a Minister/Director of the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc and they overlight the Birch Tree Sanctuary allowing me to ordain other Mystics and Ministers. I am beyond ecstatic to be following this dream. --
Jessica Kozak Shaw
Owner, The Soul Purpose, LLC
Founder, Birch Tree Sanctuary
Ordained Ministers

Rev. Kathleen Taylor (aka Rev. KAT)
Full Circle Healing & Ministerial Services
401.663.6809
Reverend KAT’s spiritual path of enlightenment and empowerment started in the mid-1980s when she began her healing journey. As a result of life experiences, as well as Divine mystical encounters with God, the Blessed Virgin and other angelic and spiritual guides; Rev. KAT has a wholistic, interfaith, mystic philosophy. She truly believes in the interconnectedness of the body-mind-soul and has literally spent more than half of her life studying and experiencing this relationship through various religious practices, energetic systems and intuitive methods.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition & Dietetics (body); is a certified Usui Reiki Master (mind/body); certified Full Spectrum Energy Healer (mind/body); and an Ordained Minister with a Bachelor of Divinity degree in Ministerial Counseling and Metaphysical Healing (soul/spirit). Rev. KAT offers Full Spectrum Energy sessions, intuitive oracle readings, spiritual guidance as well as traditional ministerial services such as weddings, baptisms, funerals, and memorials.

Rev. Debra Maciel
Minister/Reiki Master/Teacher
508-675-2320
Working as a Substance Abuse Counselor I realized many people suffer in grief for many reasons. This led me to learn about grief recovery with the Grief Recovery Method. I then felt I was being drawn to learn more about soul work and spiritual development through the Ministry and Mysticism program. I am still working on my development as learning to be a Lightarian Light Worker and to learn Reiki Energy Healing.

Rev. Susanne Hiatt
Reiki Master/Minister
Susanne is a certified Usui Reiki Master, Holy Fire and Karuna Reiki, and Lightarian Reiki. She is a registered nurse since 2004, and enjoys offering compassion and healing to her those in need. She became an Ordained Minister through Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. and the Birch Tree Chapel. She enjoys continuing her education in healing, and will be undertaking energy medicine training at the Soul Purpose.

Toni-Ann Cormier - Interfaith Minister
Reiki Master Teacher / Spiritual Counselor
Toni holds a master's degree from Boston university in clinical social work and is presently working private practice as a Holistic Life Coach / Reiki master teacher / and Spiritual Counselor. Toni received her Bachelor of Divinity in 2023 and is part of the birch tree ministry at the Soul Purpose in Swansea Ma.

Rev. Mary Ann C. Rapoza
Minister/Usui & Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki Master Teacher/Animal Reiki & Communication/Energy Medicine Practitioner/Master Healer/People & Pet Spiritual Medium
I was born & raised in Berkley, Ma. I grew up riding horses and was a Professional Barrel Racer. At the age of 17 I was in a horrific car accident. A lot of people prayed for me and my family and I miraculously survived. After several months of rehabilitation, I was able to return to barrel racing and return to school where I was able to graduate with my class.
I have always had a gift of communicating with the other side, and always had the gift of animal communication. This gift became even stronger after my car accident. I didn't know how to use my gifts and wanted to understand them better. I found myself drawn to learning more about how to use my gift. I learned Reiki and became a Usui Reiki Master Teacher with Jessica from The Soul Purpose. I started my business "Reiki by Mary Ann" in September of 2016.
I seek guidance along my journey, through schooling and help from all my guides. In June of 2022, I became a Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner. I also enrolled into the Birch Tree Interfaith Ministry Program at The Soul Purpose. In December of 2022 I became an Energy Medicine Practitioner and Master Healer. May of 2023, I was ordained as a Minister with Universal Brotherhood Movement. On July of 2023, I received the necessary Ignitions and knowledge to become a Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki Master Teacher.
I have become more "Angelic" along my healing journey. I am so blessed to be able to continue my path and to be able to help humanity and animals of all kinds heal.

Rev. Robin Fielding Rex
Reiki Master/ Healer
My spiritual path began in 2014 with studies in metaphysics and Pagan studies. I was introduced to energy healing during a 2 year program that was heavily influenced by meditiaton, spirit guides, ritual and prayer. After many mystical encounters with the divine I knew that my calling was healing. I am now a Master Teacher of Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki, Lightarian Reiki, and Holy Fire Karuna Reiki lineages. Currently, I am studying Energy Medicine in The Healer Training Program at The Soul Purpose.
I recently graduated from the Birch Tree Sanctuary Ministry program with a Bachelor Of Divinity and became an Ordained Minister of The Universal Brotherhood Movement.
I am dedicated to helping others through community service, spiritual guidance and healing practices. Inspired by light, and with love in our hearts, together we can make positive changes in our lives, and in the lives of others.
Blessings,
Rev. Robin Fielding Rex

Rev. Lane J Renovato
Assistant Spiritual Director of the Birch Tree Sanctuary
Teacher/Spiritual Healer/Spiritual Mentor
Reverend Lane J. Renovato is a grounded psychic and Energy Healer at the Soul Purpose. His primary goal is to help assist those who feel lost on their spiritual journey as an interfaith minister. Lane’s spiritual journey began in 2009 while he was in High School and it lead him to expand his psychic gifts as well as training to become a Reiki Master in three different modalities. He attended and then graduated from Umass Dartmouth, in the Spring of 2017, with a Major in Sociology and Minor in Religious Studies. During his time at college, he was a student officer of two different religious based organizations; Pagan Living And Collaborative Educational Society and Better Together. Rev. Lane has since graduated from the Birch Tree Ministry Program as one of the first students of the class and then was ordained by Rev. Jessica Kozak Shaw on May 1st of 2022. He later accepted the responsibilities as the Assistant Spiritual Director of the Birch Tree Sanctuary. Lane has since worked at the Soul Purpose assisting his clients find their way.

Rev. Vivianne L. Walton
Minister/Grief Facilitator
of Seeking Serenity
Reverend Vivianne L. Walton obtained her Bachelor of Divinity Degree with the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc and was ordained by The Birch Tree Interfaith Chapel in 2022. She is also a Grief Facilitator obtaining her Thanatology Certification from Bristol Community College in 2016.
Vivianne is a warm and welcoming soul whose life’s journey is to be of service to others offering clergy services. Her empathetic nature offers comfort and support to those who are coping with the loss of a loved one or beloved pet. Offering Funeral and Memorial services. Her unconditional loving heart and kindred spirit rejoices with those who have found their soul mates and wish to join hands in Marriage, Handfasting or Vow renewals. She also offers New Life and Baptismal services basking in the pure joy and blessings a Baby brings.
Whatever your ministerial need is, Vivianne is there to offer Spiritual Guidance, Blessings, and the opportunity to consult to help visualize your ceremony or memorial wishes. She collaborates with clients of all cultures and backgrounds to help devise a personalized and meaningful ceremony, dedicating herself to the brotherhood of mankind.

Ann Cedergren
Energy Healer/Yoga Teacher/K-12 Counselor Specialist
Ann Cedergren (she/hers) holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling, a certificate of specialization from the Alzheimer’s Foundation as a Brain Longevity Specialist, is attuned as an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and certified Full Spectrum Healer. Some of her additional areas of certification include Mindfulness for Educators, Applied Suicide Intervention, Mental Health First Aid and Trauma Informed Yoga practices. Compassionate about deconstructing rigid beliefs she honors all traditions and identities with reverence.
Ann is available for life guidance with full spectrum healing, workshops in yoga and brain resiliency as well as officiating ceremonies. A recent graduate of The Birch Tree Interfaith Ministry Ann is also a seasoned writer and RI Writing Project Fellow offering compassionate assistance in writing vows and eulogies for your most meaningful ceremonies.
A lifelong student on a path of discovery, Ann continues ongoing study with Snatam Kaur, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Rolf Gates, Tommy Rosen, Pauline Drossart, Nikki Myers and Sukhmani Rayat and lives in Warren with her soulmate Paul and and their two sons.

Rev. Julia E. Baker
Reiki Master/ Teacher, Angelic Energy Healer and Practitioner, Lightarian Reiki Practioner, Lightarian Angelink Practioner/ Facilitator, Master Teacher of the Whole Lightarian Suatem, Sound Healer, Therapeutic Aromatherapist, and Medical Intuitive
774-451-8325
As a small child, I always knew I was different. I always spoke to Jesus and Mary while feeling a strong connection to Heaven. Knowing how much I was loved was so comforting to know and feel.
The love I felt from Heaven was so powerful. I remember feeling so good about Heaven that I could overlook many negative experiences in my life because I always knew about the spiritual world. We didn’t live in the best place or area in the city, but knowing how much Jesus loved me was more than enough to help me feel safe and secure. I felt rich!
I felt, even as a child, how I wanted to help people. So, I became a nurse. After a while of nursing, I decided to become a Teacher of Special Needs ( Severe Population). As much as I loved both jobs, I felt my gifts and talents weren’t being utilized to their full potential. I needed a change to do something based on spirituality and not doing jobs that, in my opinion, are over-regulated.
In my heart, I realized how I love being close to the Creator. Some people say “God”, or “ Source,”’etc., I also would talk to people why I believe so much and have lfaith in something I cannot see. Very simply put, I just know and always did and always will.
My friends would contact me and ask me to pray for them or pray with them. I would touch people on the shoulder to comfort them and be told how my touch made them feel loved. One day, one friend asked me to officiate their renewal of their wedding vows after being married for five years. I was told “you should be a minister, you’re good at this .”
When the opportunity came up for me to become a minister, I was so grateful to become what my heart has been telling me to do for years. I’m looking forward to officiate many more renewal of wedding vows, marriages, baptisms as well as other ceremonies.

Cheryl Tarateta
International Psychic, Medium, Energy healer,
animal communicator, chiropractor
I am a psychic medium and Energy healer with a focus on helping animals and people through loss and relationship issues. I help them deal with individual loss and how to move forward in their lives with a sense of peace.
The losses that I work with include loss of a loved one, pet, relationship, friendship, job, loss of trust, loss of function within the body, or even loss of self-identity.
My approach to healing and transformation includes:
- Assessing and identifying the root issue by communicating and connecting to the energy of an animal, person, deceased person, or deceased animal.
- Clearing energy blocks and trapped emotions with the animal's or person's energy field that is associated with the root issue.
- Recalibrating and reharmonizing the energy of those experiencing these issues, whether animal, person, the deceased or all of them.
This includes energy healing, past life healing, and rewiring of belief systems in order to help them to find peace, wholeness, and harmony.
I am also an animal chiropractor providing care to dogs, cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs, birds, etc.