Meet
Christi Van Nuys Thomas
Friend, Spiritual and Intuitive Artist, & Climate Cafe’ Focalizer
hy did you get involved with CtH?
To learn about Raw Food and to experience Body Electronics.
What does CtH mean to you?
CtH is my spiritual community, and the people and activities mean the world to me.
As a covenanted member, would you mind telling us how this process has helped you grow spiritually? And, why do you feel it’s important to grow spiritually?
I have been participating for more than 15 years in classes and Body Electronics. I have grown a tremendous amount through various teachings from Gabrielle and Thomas Chavez and through my participation in Body Electronics. The Chavez’s continue to grow themselves and introduce us to new teachings through their own explorations, online workshops, retreats, and new books they have read. I love how I am encouraged to grow in this community.
Is there anything specific you wish to offer new community members who want to grow with us?
I will offer a drawing for people. I will participate in special-needs point holdings (B.E.) sessions when needed. I am able to share on a deep level and am happy to share my healing journey.
How have the Compass of Grace Teachings helped you to move into a state of grace with yourself, your relationships and/or the world around you?
It has helped me to see how I am in relationships and how I can grow in almost all ways– emotionally and spiritually especially letting go of past behaviors and beliefs.
How has your life has improved or changed as a result of engaging with the CtH leaders, members, and practices?
I have healed shadows from past trauma and abuse through being on the table in Body Electronics. I also find that I have a faith I never had before and am able to follow my guidance for healthier living. I eat much healthier than before. I have friends who treat me with love and respect. I have a powerful meditation practice from a book they suggested “The Presence Process.” I have especially benefitted from a tool they brought from a retreat called The Big Surrender List. This has strengthened my faith beyond anything I’ve ever known was possible.
Please tell us a little about yourself, including your leadership skills, personal interests, and how you serve the CtH Community?
I’m a great friend. I am open to crying whenever and with whoever.
What is your leadership role in Christ the Healer?
I’m a facilitator at Climate Café events.
The Big Surrender List
I surrender and release…
1. the need for control
2. fear of being out of control
3. the need to ‘fix’ everything
4. feeling victimized
5. the feeling that something is missing
6. the need to figure things out
7. the need to know why
8. my past
9. the need to be enlightened
10. the need for questions
11. the need for answers
12. the need to believe or be believed
13. the need for importance or to be important
14. judgement of self and others
15. struggle
16. wanting
17. holding onto
18. fixed opinions
19. what isn’t resolved
20. the fear of letting go
21. the fear of the unknown
22. the fear of letting go
23. the need to know more
24. desire for more
25. the fear of making a mistake
26. The fear of being wrong
27. the need to be right
28. old stories and drama
29. explanations
30. the need for solutions
31. the need to think
A sample of Christi's artwork
Meet other members of the Leadership Team

Meet Bonnie
Pastor | Climate Café’ Focalizer | Children’s Ministry

Meet Julie
Communications & Web | Climate Café’ Focalizer | Music
Leaders Not Featured

Rev. JJ Crow
Our new lead pastor who is growing our efforts and impact. Integrating Indigenous practices into the CTH Community.

Angela
Advanced Meditation Practices & Leader of Friends In Grace. Advocate and Focalizer for the Climate Cafe’ Events

Jim Wallace
Body Electronics Leader, Farmer of Abundant Grace Farm, Focalizer and food donations for the Climate Cafe’ Events

Dana
CtH Moderator and artist, Dana is dedicated to our individual growth through daily prayer practices with Gabrielle

Alice
Body Electronics Practitioner and Climate Cafe Focalizer, Co-Owner of Abundant Grace Farm, contributing food to Cimate Cafe’ events

Emmy
Emmy is the newest member of CtH, and our Treasurer. She works with the Leadership Team to manage finances.