Linda has taken an exciting odyssey before her arrival in the Monterey Bay area.  Born and raised in England, with an Irish father, she moved to Canada as a young adult.   Fascinated with the deep questions about the meaning of life, she began her soul’s journey with an eclectic study of spiritual paths--from transpersonal psychology, Buddhism, Hinduism, Zen, Jung, to the radical teachings of Jesus(love your enemy/neighbors as yourself).  She became an apprentice in the theatre at 17, marrying a stage manager at a tender age and working as a professional actor for ten years.  She traversed the continent several times with her children and spent a couple of years living close to the land in a tent and tipi on the Gulf Islands, off Vancouver.  “This experience grounded me” says Linda, it brought her close to the earth and exposed her to Native American belief, culture and life-style. 

Although her childhood experiences in the Anglican Church were unappealing, she developed a deep belief in love and for the sentience of the Universe.  She felt alienated from the harmful and abusive faith traditions that stressed ‘original sin’, guilt, suffering, sacrifice and the patriarchal model of the priesthood.  Eventually, Linda’s path would lead her to college where she earned a Master’s degree in Fine Arts, and afterward taught theatre and voice/speech classes at various universities and colleges-- even a Presbyterian Seminary. 

You can read Rev. Linda's Blog, or listen to past services here!