Vibrancy, fellowship, change and growth

With the Midwest Summit just around the corner, today’s Gathering focused on vibrancy, fellowship, and change and growth in the context of healing. These three topics were high on the Summit survey results sent to church liaisons.  Here are a few ideas shared this afternoon. Linda feels the Summit ties directly into Mrs. Eddy’s 1888 [...]

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Using the treasures in our hearts

Jacob and Easu’s reconciliation story sparked a lively discussion.   Rindy asked, Do we have to suffer as Jacob did – near panic that Esau would kill him? Barb M. said, When we are following our highest sense of right, the path is easier.  When we try to do things our own way and leave God [...]

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Accumulating possessions? or bestowing blessings?

Gathering this Sunday, WHEN: Sunday, March 13,  2pm WHERE: Des Plaines Christian Science Society 48 N. Broadway, Des Plaines, IL Map Link Ways to have the most toys: When God makes you king, demand riches (not like Solomon- II Chronicles 1:8-23) Cheat your brother out of his birthright (like Jacob – Genesis 27-32) Use your [...]

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Book club titles through June!

Several enthusiastic January Book Club participants have requested knowing in advance the titles for the next several months.  To accommodate these requests, book club selections through June are listed below. If you would like to note the dates on your calendars, book clubs will be the third Sunday evening of each month,  7 – 8:30 [...]

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Is thinking boldly hazardous?

Is there a place for thinking boldly within organized religion? Sometimes those who are familiar with Robert’s Rules of Order appear to use it to squash discussion.  People asking honest questions sometimes don’t have an opportunity to hear those questions discussed. Does thinking boldly mean doing away with what’s established?

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Thinking boldly

Be a time traveler!  Go back in history to the moment when Pilate asked Jesus that momentous question, “What is truth?”  You are there in Pilate’s audience chamber.  Jesus has said nothing. What would your answer have been? Why does the question of what Truth is agitate the world? If these are days when real [...]

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Worshiping boldly – how we can

This Gathering found us sitting in one large circle, rather than breaking into smaller discussion groups. People appreciated hearing good ideas from everyone, which generated considerable thoughtful discussion.  So much so that Rindy could hardly get a word in edgewise when it was time to close! Bonniesue sang and George played the keyboard to John [...]

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Worshiping boldly

Hello Friends, We trust you are enjoying your snow or your thaw or your moderate climate — wherever this finds you! The Fellowship marches on with discussion groups in January and programs in February.  This Sunday’s Gathering, held at the Des Plaines Society, 2 pm, takes as its theme, “Worshiping Boldly.” Here are some questions [...]

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Fellowship strengthens love for church

In preparation for Thanksgiving, the Fellowship theme today was, “Thanks-living.” Here are some things people expressed thanks for: How the Fellowship has strengthened their love for their own churches.   All agreed, transformation has to start in their own thinking.  Warmth, respect, acceptance — it all starts with the individual and reaches out to embrace their [...]

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Christ vs the Dust Man – no contest!

Two discussion groups reported that they didn’t get beyond the first question:  “How do we exchange the curse of Genesis II for the blessing of Genesis I?” Someone mentioned that Genesis II’s curse includes tilling the soil. And that in the human experience we often seem to be tilling the soil of opposites — good [...]

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