Capistrano Valley Church of Religious Science : Science of Mind for South Orange County

Dr. Heather Dawn Clark, Senior Minister — Elected in May of 1999, Dr. Heather serves as our senior minister. Although she views herself as a recovering shy person, Dr. Heather is a gifted, powerfully effective speaker whose sense of humor and love of story are evident in her Sunday morning messages. Dr. Heather loves to teach the principles of the Science of Mind in clear, practical ways, often drawing upon her rich knowledge of literature and sacred traditions to illustrate the concepts.

She is a compassionate woman who believes that both wisdom and love are necessary ingredients in ministry. A good listener, Dr. Heather is an insightful spiritual counselor and effective practitioner, loving to hold up the mirror of consciousness so that her clients will see their own magnificence. Dr. Heather's own life has been transformed through the application of the principles of Science of Mind through growth in self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-advocacy.

Our Ministers

Rev. Judee Chapman — Assistant Minister — Wednesday evening services. Rev. Judee Chapman has been a student of New Thought philosophy for over fifty years and a Science of Mind student for the past two decades. For the past three years, she has served as a staff minister at the Capistrano Valley Church of Religious Science. Her ministry includes organizing and facilitating the mid-week service "Wednesday's Wisdom" - Practicing the Presence, as well as being a Religious Science International licensed practitioner. She is also a facilitator for the "sacred circles" during our annual Adventure In Faith program, and for the past few years has been teaching SOM 200 classes on Wednesday mornings. Bruce Fredenburg

Rev. Bruce Fredenburg —
Small Groups Coordinator

Rev. Alene Kramer — Assistant Minister — Seva Volunteer Coordinator. Rev. Alene's ministry is the Seva Ministry, which is the spiritual practice of selfless, loving service performed without attachment and with the attitude that one is not the doer. People practicing their Seva seek to perform all of their tasks in this spirit of selfless offering. Offering Seva to the church and church community is both a way to make a significant contribution to the spiritual community that feeds us spiritually and a spiritual discipline that awakens us to the greater truth of our being.

Rev. Dave Lewis — Prayer Treatment Ministry. Rev. Dave is a student of four highly qualified New Thought ministers from both United and RSI. A refugee of fundamentalism for some 15 years with a keen appreciation of the presence and operation of Spirit.

Rev. Patricia Truman — Community Outreach. Newly licensed as a staff minister in July of 2003, Rev. Patricia is responsible for community outreach through guest speakers. Rev. Patricia brings the same warm, personal service to her ministry that she has to her long term, successful real estate career. If it is teaching, being a Practitioner or facilitating small groups, she genuinely enjoys attracting lovely people to her and counts them as friends. In addition to her ministerial duties and real estate, Rev. Patricia is an avid traveler who finds great joy in exploring the wonder of God's diverse expression on the planet.

Rev. Geof Layng — Healing and Wellness. A cancer survivor of more than 20 years, Rev. Geof is dedicated to inspiring people to find their wellness. He has facilitated many support groups at the Wellness Community, area hospitals, North County Oncology Associates in Vista, and recently began a support group at our church. Also an international speaker, he founded the San Diego Chapter of National Speakers Assn. in 1982. He has been a student of Quantum Physics and Metaphysics for over 40 years. Geof and Madi live in San Clemente and have eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Rev. Madi Layng Rev Madi Layng — Membership Chairman. Rev. Madi's love of people is fulfilled in this ministry. A mother of five grown children, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, she considers the Capistrano Valley Church of Religious Science her church family. She and her husband Geof Layng have been studying metaphysics for many years. Her work career included work at San Diego Children's Hospital in the Child Protection Dept and volunteer as a Parent Aide to families at risk for abuse. She has extensive sales experience in real estate and retail sales Both Madi and Geof sing in the Celebration Choir.

Rev. Arpad Petrass. Rev. Arpad is the founder of Beyond Sunday Seminars and Retreats which helps individuals to "Build their Dreams, Heal their Heart and Transform their Lives". He joins us with 3-1/2 years experience as a staff minister for the Pacific Center for Positive Living. He has successfully facilitated both relationship and prosperity workshops. He is also the creator of "Guided Journey Meditations." In addition to his spiritual career he has also spent over 30 years in the entertainment industry as a scenic and lighting designer and technical director. Rev. Arpad prides himself on being able to balance his family life with his professional obligations. Rev. Arpad is also an accomplished public and church speaker.

Our newest minister is Rev. Claire Talbot.