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The ministers at our center, and guest speakers, conduct our weekly Sunday Gathering starting at 10:30 AM. They teach classes on the principles of Science of Mind. They officiate at many life events such as weddings and funerals. They are available for personal one-on-one counseling.

Senior Minister

Reverend Dr. Rainbow Johnson

Rev. Dr. Rainbow Johnson holds a B.A. degree from UCLA in Education and English, and an M.A. Degree from California State University in Educational Psychology and Counseling. Here are some highlights from her illustrious career.

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  • From 1986 – 1994 she served as Senior Minister of Austin CSL

  • In 2001, she received an honorary Doctorate degree in Humanities from the Inner Circle University of Graduate Christians in Los Angeles.

  • In 2008 she received the “Meritorious Minister of the Year” award from United Church of Religious Science.

  • In 2010 she received the “Fred Vogt” award from United Centers for Spiritual Living honoring her for her loving encouragement and support of her ministerial colleagues.

MISSION STATEMENT

I devote my entire existence to bettering the quality of life on planet earth by loving all people as members of my family; to demonstrating the Presence of God in all by respecting and loving the environment, all plants, animals and minerals therein; and teaching not by words but by example, spreading peace, love, and truth wherever I go on my life’s journey.

Assistant Minister

Reverend Merry Shaver

Reverend Merry Shaver, an ordained Religious Science minister, has been a student of Science of Mind since 1982 and is well grounded in metaphysics and Science of Mind principles.

Rev. Merry received a Masters Degree in Consciousness Studies from the Holmes Institute in 2009 and was ordained by the Centers for Spiritual Living in 2012.  In addition, Rev. Merry holds BA and MBA degrees and served in the corporate world for many years. 

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She currently serves as the assistant minister at the Austin Center for Spiritual Living.   She is a master in leading prayer, meditation and the visioning process. Her subtle sense of humor always shines through, bringing merriment to the moment. 
 
She envisions a community where everyone owns a piece of the vision and shared leadership is practiced at all levels, a truly growing a community that experiences the Unity that is the very Presence of God.

 

Her purpose in life is to "create a safe place where we can grow in Love and Joy."

Staff Minister

Reverend Kit Holmes

  • Speaker, musician & a certified Life Mastery Mentor

  • Licensed spiritual coach who teaches others how to utilize mindfulness to create vibrant, healthy & meaningful living

  • Licensed Religious Science Practitioner through Centers for Spiritual Living

  • Graduated as Reverend Kit Holmes May 21, 2021

  • Serves as Assoc. Spiritual Leader & Music Minister at Unity of Wimberley, TX

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