Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning
- Interfaith Minister – Currently serving as contract minister to the UU Waterville, ME.
- Past Co-Convener – UU Women and Religion UUWR.org
- Award Winning Television Producer – TVforYourSoul.org, EmpoweringWomenTV.org
- Publisher – MatrikaPress.org
- Author of many books, including: the Reflection & Blessing book series, the Women of Spirit series, Blue Christmas ( A Guided Retreat to Ease Your Heartache and Bring Peace of Mind), Pulpit of Peace and Living Life as a Prayer. AUTHORS PAGE
Twinkle is available for:
- Pulpit Supply
- Nonprofit Board Consulting
- Development, & Fundraising
- Media & Outreach
- Art Ministry
- Publishing & Book Collaborations
DETAILED RESUME:
ORDINATION + DOCTORAL DEGREE
2017 Awarded Doctor of Divinity, D.D., University of Sedona, AZ
2008 Ordained by The International Metaphysical Ministry (IMM)
MINISTRY
2023 Contemplative Services Summer Series, UCC Historic Log Chapel, Rockwood, ME, Contract Minister
2022-Present UU Church of Waterville, ME, Contract Minister
2018-Present Moosehead Lake Retreats & Moosehead Lake Weddings, Retreat Leader/Wedding Officiant
2015-2020 UU Women & Religion – Core Leadership Group, Contract Minister/Facilitator/Spiritual Guide
2008-Present Pulpit Supply, Retreat and Workshop Facilitation
Serving many congregations, religious and spiritual organizations and retreat centers in various locations throughout the USA and Canada.
LITERARY MINISTRY
Published Titles
2022 Women of Spirit Reflection Book
2021 Women of Spirit, Volume II, Transforming Lives (Anthology)
2021 Accompanied (Poetry)
2020 Blue Christmas, A Guided Retreat to Ease Your Heartache and Bring Peace of Mind
2020 Living Life as a Prayer
2020 30 Days of Reflection
2020 Moosehead Lake Reflections
2019 Family Blessing Book
2018 Pulpit of Peace, Inspirational Quotes from a Prophetic Ministry
2017 Be Like the Trees (a Sermon in My Pocket)
2016 She Stood There (a Pocketful Book)
2014 Women of Spirit, Volume I, Sacred Paths of Wisdom Keepers (Anthology)
2012 Intentional Visualization
VIRTUAL MINISTRY
2010-Present Blogging and Social Media, Writer/Content Creator
Small Group Ministries + Covenant Circles:
2018-Present Contemplative Online Services
2015-Present Minerva Potlucks & Online Gatherings
Spiritual Companionship:
2017-Present Ministering to Ministers in Discernment
2023-Present NAUA Monthly Clergy Group, co-Facilitator
2017-Present individual ministers/spiritual leaders and groups, Companion
2014-Present Online Spiritual Companionship
For individuals and groups, including facilitating listening circles and holding space for healing, Companion/Facilitator
MEDIA: Television, Radio, Publishing + Event Coordination & Public Speaking
2023 The Institute on Religion In an Age of Science (IRAS), Featured Respondent
2018 UU Talks, Founder & Event Planner
2017 Maine International Film Festival Opening Event: Pecha Kucha Featured Speaker
2015-2020 Matrika Press, Publisher/Editor
2015-2019 Community Television Association of Maine, Spokesperson/Trainer
2013 TEDxWaldenPond, Concord, MA, Organizer
2013-2017 One Billion Rising Annual Events in MA, CA, ME, Facilitator
2013-2015 International Women’s Day Festival, Santa Barbara, CA, Producer/Event Coverage
2013-2014 Rise Up and Call Her Name Curriculum, Co-facilitator/Guide
2012-2014 Lightworkers Gatherings & Festivals in collaboration The North Shore Zen Center, Marblehead, MA, Organizer/Facilitator
2012 International Women’s Day Festival, Santa Barbara, CA, Feature Panelist
2012 World Peace Conference, Harvard, MA, Featured Presenter
2010-2014 Women’s Circle of First Parish in Concord, MA, Circle Midwife, Ritual/Retreat Leader
2010-2014 Colonial Times Magazine, Lexington, MA, Writer
2008-Present Empowering Women Television Platform: In-studio, Signature Events and Salon-Style Gatherings, Executive Producer, Host, Teacher.
2007-Present Twinkle’s Place Retreats, (Twinkle’s Home), Founder/Facilitator
2007-2019 International Peace Day Events, Host/Organizer
2007-2014 CHB Media, Editor/Publicist
2007-2009 Island Life Magazine, NSB, FL, Editor/Columnist
2007-2009 The Island Voice, WELE, Ormond Beach, FL, Radio Host/Producer
2004-Present TV for Your Soul, Founder/Executive Producer/Director/Host
Stations primarily collaborated with include:
- Portland Media Center, Portland ME (2023-present)
- Central Maine Media Alliance, Farmington, ME (2015-2022)
- Brookline Public TV, Brookline, MA (2013-2014)
- Santa Barbara Channels, Montecito, CA (2012-2015)
- Revere TV, Revere, MA (2012-2013)
- Lex Media, Lexington, MA (2009-2014)
- PBS Affiliate WDSC, Daytona Beach, FL (2005-2009)
- Adelphia Channel 9, Augusta, ME (2001-2004)
Key Television Projects/Filmography:
- Empowering Women Signature Events, New Smyrna Beach, FL (2023-present) Executive Producer/Host
- Rock Your Shine: After You’ve Been Cracked Wide Open, Portland, ME (2023-present), Executive Producer
- Rivers of Ink, Portland, ME (2023) Executive Producer/Director
- Our Towns Limited Series, Farmington, ME (2018-2020) Executive Producer
- Empowering Women Salon Gatherings (2015-present) Executive Producer/Host
- Empowering Women Maine Authors Limited Series (2020-2022) Executive Producer/Host
- Empowering Women Santa Barbara, CA (2012-2015) Executive Producer/Director
- Get Conscious Now!, Santa Barbara, CA (2013-2015), Floor Director
- Empowering Women Studio Series Boston, MA (2010-2014) Executive Producer/Director
- Empowering Women Signature Events + Fundraising Concerts, Concord MA (2012-2013) Executive Producer/Director/Organizer
- Contributions to Earth Limited Series, Boston, MA (2010-2014) Executive Producer/Director
- Body, Mind & Spirit Limited Series, Boston, MA (2010-2013) Executive Producer/Director
- The Power of One Limited Series, Boston, MA (2010-2012) Executive Producer/Director
- The Goddess Show Limited Series (2011, re-released 2021) Executive Producer
- The Goddess Summit, Boston, MA (2011, re-released 2021) Executive Producer/Host
- Occupy Boston Limited Series, Boston, MA (2011) Executive Producer/Director/Camera Person
- Room of One’s Own Limited Series, Daytona Beach, FL (2009-2010) Producer/Host
- Conversations Limited Series, Daytona Beach, FL (2008-2010), Producer/Host
- Wedding Essentials Limited Series, Daytona Beach, FL (2008-2010) Executive Producer
- Celebrity Profiles, Central and South Florida (2004-2007) Producer/Host
- Wedding Essentials, Augusta & Portland, ME (2002-2004) Producer/Host
- Our Towns Original Series, Augusta, ME (2002-2004), Assistant Producer
- Mature Lifestyles Series, Augusta, ME (2001-2004), Associate Producer
Key Ministry and Retreat Facilitator Skills
Inspirational Worship Leader and Public Speaker.
Innovative Workshop & Retreat Facilitator.
Compassionate Spiritual Guide.
Natural Public Speaker. Articulate Communicator.
Eloquent Writer.
Adaptable. Inquisitive. Supportive.
Additional Skills
- Proficient at MAC & Google Docs, WordPress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Zoom Technology, YouTube Technology, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X).
- Adept at learning new technologies.
HONORS, AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2023 Selected as a Featured Author for Maine’s Book Fair and Literary Festival, Bangor, ME.
2014 Nominated for the Gutsy Gals Inspire Me! Awards at the International Women’s Festivals in Santa Barbara, CA.
2013 Honored with a Citation by Massachusetts State Representative Cory Atkins for Women’s Empowerment work.
2011 Awarded “Television Producer of the Year” in Lexington, MA.
ADDITIONAL WORK HIGHLIGHTS
2016-2018 Elected Official, Pittsfield, ME, Town Councilor
2012 Featured in LifeByMe Magazine
2005 Interviewed Nobel Laurette Betty Williams
Board of Directors – in addition to Twinkle’s Place:
Melusine’s Haven (2022-Present)
UU Women and Religion (2015-2020)
Volusia Peace Center (2007-2010)
Rotary Club of Augusta (2001-2004).