Center Council

Kathy Johanson ~ President

Born and raised primarily in California, I came to Humboldt County in 2012 with a non-profit community organization. I have been involved with Centers for Spiritual Living since 1990, taking classwork and volunteering in many capacities, developing spirituality, and friendships in several different communities.  I look forward to engaging the community and supporting the center (and beyond) through collaborative relationships, facilitating connections, and furthering the impact of the Eureka Center for Spiritual Living through my contributions.

Burrill Catanach ~ Vice President

I was raised on the East Coast with “traditionally” religious parents; married a Catholic; taught CCD; and then divorced after birthing 2 beautiful daughters and a wonderful son.

Then I attended college; got an AA in Psychology & Environmental Science. After graduation, I transferred to University of California, Irvine and got a BA in Social Ecology & Mental Health. I remarried during this process, to the love of my life for 5 years.

Then onto Travel Agent School and employment with Globus Tour Company, specializing in Hawaiian Tours until 1999, when a bus accident caused me enough injury to retire.

During this time I became an Ordained Minister and got a Doctorate in Divinity from American Institute of Holistic Theology. Also got training for Bereavement Counseling for Hospice; Volunteer Chaplain at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Certificate in Caregiving with In-Home Health Support services (IHSS).

Spiritual searches took me eventually to the Church of Religious Science, in 1981, in Huntington Beach when Peggy Basset was heading an explosion of members and created such a following that attracted many who would become leaders in the “New Age” enlightenment wave. It was here that I became attracted to “A Course in Miracles” and began my studies using the lessons to help me bring more happiness into my world. I’ve been facilitating weekly classes since then and am still finding this and the Center’s philosophy to be the touchstone for my life.

Doug Kamprath ~ Treasurer

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.

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.

Nancy Tate ~ Member

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.

Brina Williams ~ Member

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 wonder things we are co-creating.

Our Musical Staff

Jackson Eldridge ~ Accompanist

Donna Landry-Rehling ~ Choir Director