OUR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

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​​​Rev. Rita is a teacher, ordained Religious Science Minister, singer and artist. She received her BA degree in Secondary Education and Communication and her MA in Theater and Directing from the University of New Mexico. For the past 12 years, she has been immersed in Spiritual studies and service. She has led the Outreach, Prison Ministry and Pastoral Care Ministries at th Global Truth Center in Los Angeles and served as Assistant Minister and Administrator to Spiritual Director and her mentor, Rev. James Mellon. Her background in the Arts includes teaching and developing creative drama curriculum for children ages 10-18 and musical theater performance and vocal mastery. Her ministerial license is held with Centers for Spiritual Living. Her life's mission is to be a presence of Love to all.



​​​Rev. Patrick Feren is an ordained Religious Science Minister and has a strong background as a solo performer, coach, teacher and educator. Patrick holds degrees in Theatre, Education, Criminal Justice and Psychology.  While pursuing his theatrical endeavors, Patrick was simultaneously studying the teachings of Ernest Holmes, Emerson, Thoreau, Wayne Dyer, Raymond Charles Barker and other New Thought thinkers and now holds his license as a Minister with Centers for Spiritual Living. He spent the last 5 years of his life ministering to the Youth at the Global Truth Center in Los Angeles. He also created a space of safety for men of all walks of life, called Patrick's Tree House now called The Mindful Men's Tree House. Rev. Patrick is committed to bringing out the very best in everyone who crosses his path. His passion is Outreach and he welcomes all to discover their most empowered self at the Center for Spiritual Living Kaua'i​​