Dr. Nick Angotti

Nick was licensed as a New Thought Religious Science Minister in 1995 and ordained in 2000. He holds a BFA, MRS and Doctor of Divinity. Nick has also served on the National Board of the Affliated New Thought Network and is a retired professional actor/performer of 24 years.

In 2008 Reverend Nick Angotti received his Doctorates of Divinity from the Emerson Theological Institute of Oakhurst CA for his dedicated work for peace, nonviolence and social justice.
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Clare Diehl

Clare Diehl was born in Venezuela and educated in England.
Clare is a Graduate of Trinity College of Music, London and has spent much of her professional career in teaching and church music. She is currently self-employed as an independent sales contractor, but her real commitment and interest is in Religious Science. She is a Licensed Practitioner and is currently enrolled in Ministerial studies with the Emerson Theological Institute.

Milissa Pacelli

Milissa has been practicing New Thought Religious Science since 1996. She was a student of the following master teachers: Rev. Joette Waters, Rev. Dr. Don Burt and (Rev.) Nick Angotti. Milissa has taken all required Science of Mind [Practical Spirituality] classes leading to becoming a Practitioner Intern. Having completed a year and a half internship at New Thought Chicago (formerly the Center for Spiritual Awakening), Milissa received her Practitioner License in April 2005, through New Thought Chicago.

As a Practitioner at NTC, she regularly does affirmative prayer treatments for clients and leads the guided meditation at the Sunday celebrations.

Christopher Rishwain

Born and raised in Stockton, CA, Chris attended the University of San Diego and received a B.A. in Business Administration with a minor in Political Science in 1994. After graduation, Chris then moved back to northern California to begin his career in commercial real estate. In 2000, Chris began law school at The University of San Francisco and received his JD in 2003. Shortly after, Chris moved to Chicago to complete a Master's in Real Estate Law at The John Marshall Law School. Chris now owns and operates a real estate investment and brokerage company in Chicago.

From a traditional Religious back ground, Chris explored several books relating to the New Thought Movement and being inspired by them, he decided to join New Thought Chicago in 2005. Since then, Chris has been taking courses taught at NTC and has become an active member of the ministry, as a volunteer and NTC Board Member.