Linda Solomons Moose
President
Linda’s has been an active member and volunteer of our community for over ten years. Her enthusiasm, positivity, and kindness will be an asset to our community. In addition to being a nurse and life coach, she has 15 years of marketing experience and has over four decades of public speaking experience. She gave a Health and Wellness talk with 6 ABC online reporters including Sara Blumquist.
In addition to serving as President, she will also continue as our enthusiastic Welcome Team leader and will support our marketing efforts.
Monay N. Farrington
Vice President
Monay was born in the Bronx, NY and was raised in Philadelphia, PA during her teenage years. She has always enjoyed helping others and positively impacting people’s lives which is evident by her career in healthcare which started in 2000 when she became an EMT.
In 2016, she began working at a start up benefits navigation company as a patient advocate helping people solve their health insurance issues and helping them manage their healthcare needs. She currently works behind the scenes of the growing company, as an operations specialist to create and improve processes for a superior cohesive patient experience.
Monay is the mother of a wonderfully kind, and amazing daughter, Myla. Spending time with her loved ones, taking long walks, exploring nature, going fishing, learning new things, and listening to music and audiobooks all bring her great joy.
Her journey to GPCSL started many years ago. Over the years Monay sought a deeper connection with her spiritual source but had difficulty finding a spiritual home where she could be her authentic self and one that reflected her beliefs and values. So, she took her search online and upon hearing about Religious Science she plotted the various “churches” to visit. Her church tour was short-lived because by the end of her first Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration she knew she’d found her spiritual home and family. She began attending Sunday Celebrations regularly, learning about Religious Science and Science of Mind and ultimately became a member of GPCSL in 2018. Since that time she’s completed multiple classes, joined the choir, became part of the bookstore team, attended and organized community events.
Patricia (Trish) Pettinati
Secretary
Trish is dedicated to helping GPCSL thrive and expand its reach in the community. She participates in the Greeting Committee, is co-leading the new Events Committee and she will now serve as Board Secretary.
Trish brings over 30 years of experience leading people in the field of Human Resources. Her experience is diverse, She worked in start-up companies where she learned to build things from scratch (Jefferson-Ward Department Stores,) and worked in some companies where she gained tremendous insights about people and processes across 60 countries.
She intends to add value to GPCSL with her energy and ability to plan, organize and execute anything. Her style is down-to-earth and straight forward and is successful at working with all sorts of people.
Gerald (Jerry) Goard
Treasurer
Jerry is a longtime member of the Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, having been part of our community since its founding. Over the years, He built meaningful, lasting relationships with fellow members and has remained deeply engaged in the life of our Center.
He is honored to express his interest in rejoining the Board, having previously served two terms, including as Treasurer. His experience also includes leading and participating in C.A.R.E. groups, which has deepened his appreciation for the power of spiritual connection and service.
Jerry believes in supporting the spiritual home that nourishes you, and he has consistently tithed to our Center as an expression of gratitude and commitment. This community holds a special place in Jerry’s heart, and he is eager to continue contributing in ways that uplift and sustain our shared vision.
Rev. Dr. Maxine Kaye
Spiritual Leader
Our Spiritual Leader, Dr. Maxine, works closely with the other distinguished, capable, and dedicated members of the Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living Board of Trustees. She delights in everyone’s conscious and caring participation in the forward-movement of our Center, appreciating the co-creating aspect of the shared work done on behalf of our Community.
Maintaining a deep connection with the Infinite Wisdom that guides the implementation of healthy ideas and programs for GPCSL, she is dedicated to inspiring others to keep the High Watch of Infinite Possibility for our Beloved Community.
Dr. Maxine and Rev. Mike enjoy taking visitors into Philadelphia and sharing its rich history, as well as its wonderful art, dining, and theatre, especially music and modern dance. They also delight in trips to Manhattan for Broadway plays, elegant vegan faire, and taking sizable bites out of the Big Apple. Family is especially important to them, and our Community sees an occasional son, daughter, or grandchild when visiting “Dr. Nana” and “Rev. Papa!”
*At GPCSL the current Spiritual Leader always holds a position on the Board of Trustees.
Linda O’Neill
Operations Manager & Recording Secretary
Linda, our Office and Operations Manager, knew she found her spiritual home the first time she attended a Sunday Celebration in 2007. With a strong interest in personal growth and searching for a positive and welcoming spiritual community, she was drawn to the Centers for Spiritual Living’s mission of “Awakening Humanity to Its Spiritual Magnificence.” She began taking classes and over time served on most of GPCSL’s volunteer teams. She later stepped up to serve on the Board, eventually serving as President for two years as the Center searched for and found its current Spiritual Leader. Linda currently serves as a CARE Support Leader and has led several small CARE groups.
Linda holds a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Immaculata University and prior to joining GPCSL, had more than 30 years of business experience as a versatile, results-oriented manager successful in customer service, operations, project management, process improvement and team building. She also served on the Board of the Philadelphia Area Coaches Alliance (now ICF Philadelphia) and later as its Director of Operations, as well as a Program Manager for the Habit Change Company. Linda is also the proud proprietor of the Inspiration Café where visitors ‘gather together to grow in spirit.’