INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE SOUL
A natural beauty, Margaret was sought after as a model, both on the ramp and in print. After a few years of modeling, she stayed in the fashion world as owner of an interior design firm called “ATouch of Class” from 1975 to 1982, specializing in restoring 100+ year old homes in La Mesa, CA.
But although she loved fashion, the world of the spirit beckoned her. She likes to say that she now works
on “interior” design of the soul!
First she devoted herself to her religious duties as a nun of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet. Then after a few years, she began reading widely of all world religions and found she’d prefer to live a life more strongly embracing all religions. So she studied the Unity faith, which started as a global educational movement to teach people of all religions, how to apply Jesus’ teachings.
In 1984, Margaret became a Unity minister. She loved the way Unity’s teaching embraces all people, – of every race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, social and economic background, and people with disabilities. Paralleling Unity’s teaching, Margaret had always seen every person as a child of God with divine potential.
Over the years, she’s served the same Unity ministry in southern California and has seen it through several changes. But the one constant has always been her deep love and caring, for all whom she meets.
“Reverend Margaret” has had the privilege of walking though unspeakable sorrow and sharing immense joy with congregants over many years. She has officiated at weddings for members she christened when they were infants, and stood beside them to say farewell to parents.
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Unity of Aliso Viejo is located at 95 Argonaut, Suite 100.
Additional information about Margaret’s ministerial training and educational accomplishments.
In addition to her ongoing commitment as Senior Minister of Unity of Aliso Viejo, Margaret serves on several Teams for Unity Worldwide Ministries. She is past Chairperson of the Licensing and Ordination Ministry Team and served on the Peacemaking Ministry Team. Margaret has also served on the Board of Trustees as well as on its Executive and Finance and Budget Ministry Teams. She is Past-President of the Southwest Unity Region and the Orange County Chapter of the International New Thought Alliance. She is currently serving as Discernment Chair of the Ethics Review Team of Unity Worldwide Ministries. She serves on the Interfaith Council of South Orange County.
Rev. Margaret’s continuing educational experience includes: Gathering of Leaders, Lake Arrowhead, CA 1988; Foundation for Christian Living, Pauling, NY, 1989; Schuller Institute for Successful Church Leadership, Garden Grove, CA, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, and 1996; Church Growth and Development, Southwest Unity Region, 1991; New Era Philanthropy, The Templeton Institute for Excellence in Religious Non-Profits, Aston, PA, 1991; Creating the Church of Tomorrow Today, Warren, MI 1991; Conflict Management Training, The Alban Institute, 1993, 1994, and 1996; Leadership is Influence, Injoy Inc., Mission Viejo, CA 1996; Unity Ministers Executive Institute, Kansas City, MO 1999-2000; National and Regional Unity Ministers Conferences from 1984 until the present.
Submitted By: Elizabeth McAdams
