Getting ready for January 10

We have two things happening on Sunday, January 10, and they’re both at Ray and Mary Lou Cesca’s house. That’s:       46 Mockingbird Lane,    Oak Brook, IL 60523,      630-789-2749 At 2:00 – Gathering At 4:00 – Leadership Team meeting What to expect?

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Does Christian Science belong in interfaith dialogue?

Religious leaders from around the world are warning us that young people today, more than ever before, need to understand their own religions in the context of the world around them. Very few Christian Science kids go to school with other Christian Scientists now. They’re often at a loss as to how to explain their [...]

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What will it be like?

November 8 is a big step in our development – it will be the first worship gathering of Christian Science Fellowship – Metro Chicago. Some things will feel familiar at this fellowship worship, and some things will feel very new and different. Some of the aspects different from a traditional Christian Science service will be: [...]

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Talking and listening

We’ve been thinking about the role of talking, or speaking in our current Christian Science culture. Our custom is to read or quote, but talking is uncomfortable. When Christian Scientists give testimonies on Wednesdays, there are some generally accepted styles and rules; and beyond those testimonies, Christian Scientists have very little experience talking about Christian [...]

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The power of listening

I was intrigued with the experience with the young Christian Scientists Sunday afternoon, too. We all did the best we could to share what some of our best new ideas are, but then the conversation took its own direction. I couldn’t help but feel we were being guided by a loving Presence. Of course I [...]

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What some of the young adults are saying

I would like to fill you in on our meeting last Sunday, when a group of young Christian Science adults gathered to share ideas about Church. Here are some of their comments: Accept people for who they are, without judging them. (What a great concept.) Christian Science services seem to cater only to Christian Scientists. [...]

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