What’s the difference between “change” and “renewal”?

Join the discussion at the  Christian Science Fellowship – Metro Chicago: WHEN:  Sunday, June 12, 2pm WHERE: Des Plaines Christian Science Society 48 N. Broadway, Des Plaines, IL Map Link This  Sunday’s Gathering will be Midwest Summit Takeaway, Part II.  We’ll continue the previous discussion by asking questions like these: How have you already seen [...]

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After the Midwest Summit – what happens?

Summit Follow Up! Come to the Gathering WHEN:  Sunday, May 22, 2pm WHERE: Des Plaines Christian Science Society 48 N. Broadway, Des Plaines, IL Map Link Be thinking about: What was most meaningful to you about the Summit? What ideas came out of the summit that you would like to share with your church? Are [...]

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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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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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Book Club’s first meeting coming up!

We are really looking forward to our first ever Conference Call book club next week! January 16, Sunday evening from 7 – 8:30 CT Book:  Amish Peace by Suzanne Woods Fisher While January’s conference call is fully booked, there is a face-to-face opportunity to listen in at a northern suburb Panera Bread. Call Barb Molter [...]

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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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