The Rev. Dr Behrend has been working in the field of human consciousness for over thirty-five years as a minister, educator, consultant, speaker. She worked with couples, families and individuals through all of life’s transitions while in the parish, she brings that experience currently to her private counseling practice in Olympia. Dr Behrend has lectured nationally and internationally on feminism, the creative imperative, and universal patterns of human thought and behavior as well as developing and implementing curricula and programs for all ages; she has served as a consultant to churches, congregations and educational institutions both locally and internationally.
She holds a Doctor of Ministry, a Master of Divinity from Meadville/Lombard Theological school and is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Minister’s Association, the Jung Society of Seattle, and the Assisi Institute Alumni Association.
The gifts of the season have been opened: coveted items, experiences and surprises, the warmth of friends and family, as well as the recognition of grief. The tinsel has been swept up and now we breathe. We hold space for what is to come in the new year. Now is the time to pause in … Continue reading This Liminal Moment: A breath between
We will gather for worship for all ages on November 30th and together explore the meaning of worship and liturgy. The origin of worship comes from Old English and translates into the condition of being of worth, or value. It is both a noun and a verb and to honor that which is of supreme … Continue reading The Work of the People: What is of supreme Value
In our UU tradition of multiple sources of understanding, Process theology offered us a relational model of how to engage in the world, understanding the human responsibility for co-creating the world. Hebrew Scripture offers us timeless stories of how humans have responded to the challenges that arise in every generation, both generatively and non-generatively. In … Continue reading On Good and Evil for “Such a Time as This”
