August 2, 11 a.m. — DeBorah O'Giste
DeBorah O'Giste, also known as DeBorah Satyagraha (Reliance on truth), is an Ordained New Thought Minister and a carrier of the
sacred Pipe which is used for prayer and healing. She is a Certified Reiki Master, a Tuning Fork Practitioner, a high intuitive
and open channel, using her gifts for holistic healing. DeBorah is a writer and facilitator of workshops, retreats, as well as a
ceremonialist. She is a developer of programs, such as The Love Thy Self Workshop/Retreat, that hold space for mental, emotional,
spiritual, and physical transformation. She is the founder of GrandBlessings, a non-profit organization that supports grandparents
who are raising grandchildren and their GrandBlessings. DeBorah is dedicated to making a difference to bring about ethnic, religious,
and sexual orientation inclusions throughout the world. She uses her straight talk style of communicating to speak the truth and
draw out the truth in others without judgment or ridicule. Her motivation is to heal the world one person at a time.
August 9, 11 a.m. — Melody Cooper
Melody Cooper is a professional harpist, pianist and vocalist and lives in Swannanoa, NC. She was the music director for
Unity of the Keys, Key West and now plays monthly at Center for Spiritual Living Asheville. Melody is also a certified yoga
and meditation teacher who is on staff at Purna Yoga 828 and also presents Restorative Yoga with Harp workshops. Melody is
an accomplished motivational speaker who uses her performance background and catalog of original songs to present message,
meditation and music at spiritual centers and other venues and events. For more information, visit her website at
melodycooper.com.
August 16, 11 a.m. — Annual Membership Meeting
August 23, 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.
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.
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.