Ministers
Our spiritual leadership is here to serve you on your journey of awakening. Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to serving you.
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Reverend Doctor Andrea Asebedo
Senior Minister
The Reverend Doctor Andrea Asebedo is our Senior Minister here in Bellingham. She brings a wealth of experience to our spiritual community and under her leadership our community is flourishing. A noted story teller as well as a student of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, Dr. Andrea has served in ministry for 30 years.
Dr. Andrea is also a licensed professional counselor with a small private practice. She is fond of saying that her work as a therapist has deepened her ability to work as a minister.
Dr. Andrea also performs numerous ceremonies including weddings, commitment ceremonies, memorials and christenings. Feel free to contact her at andreaasebedo@att.net
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Reverend Colleen MacGilchrist
Minister Emeritus
Reverend Colleen MacGilchrist is the founding minister and Minister Emeritus of our Center where she served as Senior Minister for ten years. She is a former school teacher, residential designer and building contractor, as well as the Administrative Minister and Dean of Holmes Institute CSL-Seattle. A dynamic speaker and gifted teacher, she resides on Lummi Island with her husband Bob.