Upcoming Speakers
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May 17, 11 a.m. — Tom Wright
May 24, 11 a.m. — Rev. Katherine R.B. Greysen
— Spring Ahead 1 Hour - Daylight Savings Time Begins
Rev. Dr. Katherine RB Greysen is a retired Communications Professor. She received her Doctorate from the University of New Mexico in 2007,
her practitioner license in 2015, ordained as Science of Mind minister in 2017, and received a firewalk instructor training certificate
in 2020. Kate has attended Science of Mind Centers for 40 years. She has been teaching classes at CSLA since 2015, and is a frequent speaker
at New Thought centers in western North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
May 31, 11 a.m. — Paul Ghosthorse
Paul Sahayda Ghosthorse, a Lakota ceremonial leader, discovered the Native spiritual path in his twenties while working with
the Ojibwe elder Sun Bear. Through Sun Bear, Paul was introduced to many Native elders who became his mentors and teachers.
For many years, he traveled with his adoptive father, Buck Ghosthorse, who lectured on college campuses and conducted traditional
ceremonies. During this time, Paul was taught these ceremonies and later began lecturing and sharing these traditions himself.
Paul recently completed a 16-year commitment in service to the Sangleska Oyate Sundance in Washington State. He has also helped
reintroduce the ancient and nearly forgotten ceremonies of Welcoming the Thunders and Honoring of the Black Bear to North Carolina.
In addition to his ceremonial work, Paul is a professional cellist educated at the Johns Hopkins University Peabody Conservatory.
He taught in public schools for many years, performed with the Asheville Symphony, and has been a featured performer at the Biltmore
Estate for more than 30 years.
June 7, 11 a.m. — Mariela Andersen
For over a decade, Mariela has worked with children through education, mindfulness, and creativity — interpreting
for Deaf students, teaching yoga, and facilitating art and movement sessions in shelters and community spaces. She is a
certified children’s yoga instructor and author of "Squirrel's Big Question," a story that mirrors her own path of
adoption and self-discovery, encouraging young readers to explore identity, belonging, and the courage to be themselves.
Through her volunteer work with drawchange — a nonprofit providing art therapy for impoverished and unhoused
children — Mariela served in Ethiopia and along the border, supporting programs that use creative expression as a
tool for emotional healing and empowerment. Today, she channels all of these experiences into guiding others — both
children and adults — back to their center. Combining mindfulness, presence, and spiritual insight, she helps people
econnect with their inner wisdom and remember the wholeness that has always been within them.
June 14, 11 a.m. — Kim May
Kim May is an inspirational speaker, author, Science of Mind Practitioner, retreat and workshop facilitator, Well-being Consultant,
a Personal Fitness Trainer of 40+ years, but primarily she is a Lover. Her passion is to assist herself and others in regaining
their personal power, securing their connection with Source/God, and fully embracing the Light and Love beings we all came forth to be.
Our Vision
The Spiritual Light Center is a peaceful and joyful fellowship of individuals, centered in love, dedicated to the God within, and honoring the many paths to truth.
Our Mission
We are developing our highest selves by a continuous sharing of spiritual ideas, in an environment of unconditional love and respect for others.