About Rebecca Ellen Augustine

Love ◊ Encourage ◊ Inspire

◊ Why Should You Choose Me ◊
to Love, Encourage, and Inspire You? 

I teach, minister, and live the practice of love without cause. Doing so allows me to reach out to anyone with compassion, encouragement, comfort and inspiration.

I bring a calm and gentle demeanor to all my professional interactions, providing a peaceful space where you can relax and know you are accepted, welcomed, and appreciated.

You will be heard; I listen deeply and thoroughly, and take notes so your wishes can be exactly carried out.

You can feel comfortable that I will create a ceremony, memorial, or service that is exactly what you want.

If you are seeking spiritual counseling, I can share spiritual insights and perspectives you may not have considered to help you work through spiritual concerns you may have.

I will take care of you very well. My many years of experience serving others in ministry assure you that your needs and concerns will be met.

◊ My Preparation to Serve You ◊

Recognized as a Human Rights Defender by Amnesty International, I  advocate for personal and social change through conscious action. 

I pastor the Church of St. Sophia in Fargo, North Dakota.

I earned a B.A. in Sociology from North Dakota State University, and multiple seminary degrees. I am a lifelong learner across a wide variety of disciplines. 

I offer a healing, calm, accepting presence. At 60 years old, I have the experience to bring wisdom, experience, and peacefulness to your special day. 

I am the author of Love Without Cause:  Create Inner Transformation, Renew Your Thinking, and Be Love In a World That Doesn't Deserve It.

I am a devoted herb and flower gardener; I live in my garden all summer, and in my kitchen by the fireplace all winter. I am married to my favorite curmudgeon, Mike, and we live in a pretty green house with our puppy-cat Grey.

◊ Certifications, Honors, Awards, and stuff ◊

Skills and talents for which I've been recognized are only important if they help me serve you better. I hope you find some reassurance here.

OFFICES HELD:

• Grand Master, Sovereign Order of the Mystic Knights of St. Mary Magdalene

• Pastor, Church of St. Sophia, EIC

• Commander, First Class, International Order of the Knights of Saint Luke

• Mage of the Realms, Eternal Order of the Magi

• Priestess of the Rose Cross, Order of Mary Magdala

• Chaplain, First Responder Chaplain Division, Spiritual Care Association

• Contemplative Clergy, Order of St Luke


A FEW OF MY PRACTICES, TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Usui Shiki Ryoho Master Teacher

• Quantum Light Reiki Master Healer

• Violet Flame Reiki Master

• Celtic Reiki Master

• Crystal Reiki Master

• Animal Reiki Master

• Master EFT/TFT Practitioner

• Art of Energy Healing Practitioner

• Master NLP Practitioner

• Certified Life Coach

• Certified Mindfulness Coach

• Druidic Ovate

• Metaphysician

• Munay Ki Shaman


A SELECTION OF HONORS RECEIVED:

• Gold Medal, Minnesota Academy of Sciences

• Research Paper Presenter, Nobel Conference, Gustavus Adolphus College

• Ph.D., Metaphysics, Esoteric Theological Seminary

• Doctor of Divinity (Hon. Causa), Universal Life Church Seminary

• Verified Human Rights Defender, Amnesty International

• Medal of St Luke the Physician, EKA Honor Society

• Passion For Excellence Award


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Professional Member, Reiki Healers Association

• Professional Member, First Responder Chaplain Division, Spiritual Care Association

• Authority Member, Nonfiction Authors Association

• Charter Member, Professional Writers Alliance

• Lifetime Member, Alpha Kappa Delta Sociological Honor Society

• Lifetime Member, Epsilon Kappa Alpha Academic Honor Society


AUTHOR OF:

Love Without Cause: 

Create Inner Transformation, 

Renew Your Thinking, 

And Be Love in a World That Doesn't Deserve It

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