August 30, 11 a.m. — Bill Groves
Bill was ordained a Catholic Priest in 1980, and continued in priesthood for ten years in Colorado, working almost exclusively with
people of Native American and Hispanic cultures. In 1990, he left active priesthood and soon began working in his home state of
Oklahoma as a licensed drug and alcohol counselor. He came to Franklin in January 2012 and became part of the Spiritual Light Center
family, where he was happily our Administrator until he retired in March 2022. Bill continues to serve SLC by creating and sending
out our weekly newsletter.
Sept. 6, 11 a.m. — Rev. Tom Tyre
Rev. Tom Tyre is an interfaith minister who leads the non-sectarian Buddhist Fellowship of Franklin in Franklin, NC. He's also director
of Ubuntu, an A Capella world music choir which has been singing in Franklin since 2009. He is a composer, songwriter,
multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. Tom has been a student of Buddhism for more than forty years. He took his vows with
Geshe Thupten Phelgye, a former member of the Tibetan Parliament in exile and visiting professor at Eastern Washington State University.
Sept. 13, 11 a.m. — Rev. Dr. Katherine R.B. Greysen
Rev. Dr. Katherine R.B. Greysen is an ordained Science of Mind Minister. She has lived in many cities, loves to travel our beautiful country,
and is originally from Minnesota. Rev. Kate is the owner/facilitator of Sacred Escape Retreats and Tours, where the primary purpose is to
plant and facilitate seeds of interconnection and understanding through workshops and retreats.
Sept. 20, 11 a.m. — Elise Boren
Over her thirty-five-year career as a hairdresser, Elise has seen many changes in hairstyles and the fashion industry as a whole.
Fortunately, believing that knowledge truly is power, Elise has many interests and degrees, which has given her many opportunities
in her career. One is research and development, creating new environmentally friendly and innovative global hair products. This is
very important to Elise, and she says honestly, "I love being a part of making amazing products that are striving to be better for
humans, animals and the environment! Early in Elise’s life she was introduced to the magnificent power of sound and its healing
capabilities — and she has managed her own personal chronic pain with sound for 40+ years. This motivated her to become a
nationally certified sound healer. As Elise believes that we are all one, she also believes that healing needs to be all inclusive,
with mind, body and spirit.
Sept. 27, 11 a.m. — David Busch
David Busch hails originally from Southeast Texas, and earned both his Master's and Doctorate from Texas A&M University.
He worked for 48 years with over 4,000 children and adolescents, specializing in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, and implemented
non-prescription treatments using natural supplements. In 2/3 of his clients there were successful notable improvements. David taught
K-12 in the public school system, and also taught at Valdosta State University for 13 years where he was granted tenure on first application.
Three years later, he was the first person in the history of the state of Georgia to ever resign from a university after being granted tenure.
In 1977, David felt called to the North Georgia mountains and began practicing full-time without knowing anyone in the region. He opened an
office specializing in natural healing, herbal medicine, reflexology, weight loss, and a few other modalities. He had always wanted an
integrated approach to medicine using psychology, but had to tread carefully with all the state licensing regulations at the time. Now,
the world seems more accepting of integrative medicine. What feels remarkable about this is during the 29 years he practiced in Gilmer
County, his calendar remained full without ever spending a dime on marketing. Today, David is recreating himself as he semi-retires in
Franklin, NC. He said, "I am presenting myself as a holistic psychologist, treating the mind, body and spirit of older adolescents and adults."
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.