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About Us

Joyful Living Church was founded as The New Thought Center for Creative Living in 1983 by Dr. Marilyn Hall.  Through the years, we have grown and prospered as a welcoming place to learn and grow, as well as to have fun!  

Rev. Jerry Troyer became senior minister in July 2005, as Dr. Marilyn moved on to new ventures.

To reflect our consciousness of oneness with the God-presence, we became Joyful Living Church in February 2008.

Joyful Living Church is a tithing church, and supports many community organizations.  

We are a member of the GSDBA, as well as the Affiliated New Thought Network (ANTN).

We are here to support you in your spiritual growth. Our staff of ministers and practitioners are available for Spiritual Mind Treatment (affirmative prayer) requests, and individual sessions by appointment. Please contact our office for more information.

Our bookstore features new titles on New Thought and spirituality, as well as classics by Ernest Holmes, Joel Goldsmith, Dr. Wayne Dyer and others. Visit our Bookstore Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday after service.

As we study the ideas of Jesus and other Master Teachers, we become more aware of our ability to “change our thinking and change our lives”.
Our Staff

Our Religious Science Ministers and Practitioners assist others in realizing and recognizing who they really are – a divine child of God. Since every apparent negative condition is caused by a temporary belief or feeling separation from the God presence, the Practitioner's work is to know the Truth about his/her client. That Truth is always rooted in recognizing the Oneness, the unity of all.

Licensed Practitioners of Religious Science are trained in knowing how to work with their clients through any situation, including the appearance of lack or struggle in finance, relationship, or health related areas. Our ministers and practitioners are here to serve.

Many of our ministers and practitioners, including Rev. Jerry, are also available for weddings, holy unions, baby blessings, memorial services, and other sacred ceremonies.

Contact our office more information, or to set an appointment with a practitioner. A minister or practitioner is always available after our Sunday service for a brief consultation as well.

The licensed practitioners at Joyful Living Church in alphabetical order are:

  • Jerry Collins, RScP (Religious Science Practitioner)
  • Norma DeMart, RScP
  • Rev. Vivian Harris-Heyser
  • Rev. Dr. Ruth Hobson
  • Rev. Dr. Loree Oberle-Edwards
  • Rev. Gloria Parker
  • Dr. Thierry Rogers
  • Rev. Rita Shafer
  • Rev. Jerry Troyer
  • Clara White, RScP

Our Board of Trustees is committed to creating a sacred space for the growth, change and learning of all who consider Joyful Living Church their church home. Our current board members are:

  • Rev. Jerry Troyer, President
  • Dr. Pamela Chapman, Vice-President
  • Rev. Dr. Loree Oberlee-Edwards, Secretary
  • Rev. Rita Shafer
  • Marsha Starr
  • Linda Yost
  • Karolyn Malmin
 
You are invited to join us Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for our Celebration Service.
 
"Whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual path, know that you are welcome here."