I first visited Columbia Center for Spiritual Living in early 2018 and I was impressed by the kindness and welcoming spirit of its members. I took part in several groups and enrolled in classes, and by the fall of 2020, I became a member of the Center. Not long after I joined, our community experienced an abrupt change in ecclesiastical leadership. As we dealt with this significant challenge, I was deeply impressed by the leadership of the Board of Trustees and our remaining ecclesiastical team. They successfully navigated deeply unfamiliar waters and, in conjunction with an exceptional interim minister, shepherded us successfully through the ministerial-selection process and the onboarding of a new senior minister. This experience really influenced my decision to offer myself to serve on the Board. I have also said yes to serving on the Member Council of the Centers for Spiritual Living, as well as continuing other volunteer activities at our Center.
I believe in the collective power of our community to create and sustain a spiritually vibrant and supportive environment for ourselves and the larger community. I am genuinely happy to be a part of the Board and look forward to opportunities to serve, learn and have fun, in whichever order those opportunities manifest.
On a personal note, several years ago I joined the ranks of retirees who return to some form of work. However, whenever I get a little too busy with work, I remind myself that I am retired and really want to enjoy my retirement. I served for more than 32 years as a government attorney enforcing our nation’s civil rights laws. I have one adult child, a daughter, and she is one of the great joys of my life.
