Center Council

Doug Kamprath ~ President

I came to The Science of Mind through my father-in-law who was aware of Ernest Holmes. Over the years I took to taking classes with the
Reverend Betsy Elliot who was the Minister at the time. I find the philosophy to be a helpful guide in this Thing called Life. Science of Mind emphasizes personal responsibility for one’s life and this in turn translates to honesty, integrity and truth which I believe are foundations of good living and provide for the cultivation of values that are in alignment with who I am.

Nancy Tate ~ Vice President

I spent most of my life in Southern California and in my 40’s I enrolled in Long Beach State to receive my Bachelor of Science in Accounting. The years since my graduation were spent as Accounting Manager for a number of businesses until my retirement in 2005 with a move to Lakeport. For 17 years I lived in Lakeport until my husband’s passing in 2020.

In 2021 I moved to Eureka to be near my sister who was a longtime member of the Eureka Center for Spiritual Living. I had been introduced to Science of Mind over the years when I visited her. So when I moved to Eureka I joined the Center and began taking classes, volunteering, and donating in any way I could. I had found a home and my spiritual life has grown along with my ability to love. I am forever grateful that I found the Eureka Center for Spiritual Living.

Rose Paysnick ~ Secretary

I was born into a non-traditional religious family. Let’s just say it wasn’t “Father Knows Best”. I had one Christian parent and one Jewish parent. As a child, I thought there must be lots of roads to God. I didn’t think that either of my parents was wrong. Four years at a parochial school left me with the ability to quote hundreds of bible verses and
no faith. When I was fourteen, I read Ram Dass’s “Be Here Now” and things started to shift inside of me. When I was twenty-one, I took the est Training and was finally given permission to consciously create my world. When I was twenty-five, I was introduced to a teacher who would expand my vision of what was possible. I was instructed by her for two years. It was at this time that I found the Unity church. During this same time, I had a roommate who was very involved in the Science of Mind Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. I then discovered Terry Cole Whittaker on television. I immediately became a huge fan. Looking back at this time, I can see that spirit was surrounding me and spoon-
feeding me wisdom. Seven years ago, I moved to North Carolina and had the happy experience of becoming part of the Center that had John and Barbara Waterhouse as their ministers. This forever clinched my love for Centers for Spiritual Living. Presently, I have the great honor of being on my Center’s Council and serving under Rev. Angelica Taggart

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Bri Williams ~ Secretary

As a baby, I was christened by Dr. Hornaday at the United Church of Religious Science where my parents were studying to be ministers. A year later, our family attended The Church of Religious Science in San Diego. Studying under Chet Castellaw and joined by my Paternal Grandmother, they all three became ministers.
Understanding at a young age that my thoughts created my reality, I had a passion for how the mind worked. I had a passion for learning and healing. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Santa Barbara, I started my career in Finance and accounting. It was as a new graduate; I added A Course in Miracles to my understanding of New Thought Religion. When I later took a job in sales, I was introduced to neurolinguistic programing and took several seminars with motivation speakers such as Tony Robbins. I eventually fell back into accounting but continued my own personal studies.
In addition to advanced courses in relationships, I received my certificate as a hypnotherapist with the goal to one day help people become free from limiting beliefs and habits. Based on my previous studies, it was through this program that I was ordained as a Minister.
I feel I have always straddled the line between corporate finance and the healing arts. One pays the bills while the other feeds the soul. When I went back for my masters in 2015, it was for a MBA with emphasis in Finance. However, last year, my courses were around understanding and healing trauma.
It was during 2020 that I relocated to Eureka, CA and soon found the Center for Spiritual Living. I truly believe that I have found a home here. Every Sunday, when we speak the words “We are a welcoming Community”, I can attest that we are. I believe in the practice of turning my life over to the Holy Spirit to Guide me. I believe it is by divine appointment that we are together at this point in time. It is my privilege to serve on this Council. I look forward to seeing all the wonderful things we are co-creating.

Lorna McLeod ~ Member at Large

The mother of a close friend introduced me to Science of Mind through the magazine in 1979, just as I was going through a second divorce. I was raised mostly Methodist or, because we usually lived in tiny communities with few churches, whatever protestant church was available. My mother had a Quaker heritage, and that influenced my lifelong interest in peace in all its many manifestations. And in loving others wholly and fully from my heart.

My father demonstrated a way of living a sacred path which was not overtly religious. Daddy never got in the way of mom’s desire that we be raised as Christians, neither did he attend church all that frequently. He sometimes said, “The land is my religion.” Beginning in my late teens the high mountains became my religion. I was thrilled to find Science of Mind (now the Centers for Spiritual Living) because there is no conflict here with my belief that all is sacred and that Spirit lives in all there is.

I have long felt that if my faith contributes to me, then it is only right that I contribute to my faith with more than money. I’ve been a leader in developing and managing several organizations since I was in my late teens. Having struggled with money much of my adult life, in 2006 I became a financial coach to help others come to peace with their money. It is my delight and honor to offer those skills to the Eureka Center for Spiritual Living.

Mark Wilkins ~ Member at Large

Raised in Southern California, I spent my entire working life there until I retired from 35 years as a High School Special Education Teacher in 2021. I then moved to Eureka and created several small businesses in the Music Industry space. I discovered the Eureka Center for Spiritual Living in 2022 when I saw what I thought was a yard sale, but what members call Twice Nice. Kathy Johanson told me that the sale was part of a church and invited me to services. I came the next Sunday and have been faithfully attending ever since.
I have Board / Council experience. I was the Chair of the School Site Council for the school I worked at for 11 years and had purview over an annual seven million dollar budget. I was also the President of the HOA I belonged to and at one point, found a way to save it from
bankruptcy.
I will enjoy being of service to the ECSL by serving on the Council.

Our Musical Staff

Jackson Eldridge ~ Accompanist

Donna Landry-Rehling ~ Choir Director