Talk “Meaningful Change For Ourselves and the World”
2023-10-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 201 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park, California, 201 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, United States
The power of God’s love is the greatest agent for bringing needed change and healing into the world.
Mark McCurties, a practitioner of Christian Science healing, will present a talk titled, “Meaningful change for ourselves and the world” at the Menlo Park Christian Science Church, 201 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park, California
Mark McCurties
We live in a world where millions of people are striving to make change for the better. So, in a world seeking positive change, how do we make sure that such change actually happens? Speaker Mark McCurties says, “We all have a natural desire to improve ourselves and the world around us. In my own life I’ve found that letting God, divine Love, guide and direct my efforts brings permanent and meaningful results.”
“The desire to change ourselves, to improve our character, our relationships, our life prospects can also go beyond just the boundary of our own lives and the four walls of our home. Many men and women around the world have a sincere yearning to improve the collective experience of humanity,” says McCurties. “In this lecture, I will explain how God’s loving and saving power is the greatest agent for change, and that through a right understanding of God, His power can be seen and felt right here and now, bringing health and peace to the world.”
The ideas in this lecture are based on the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, and as discussed in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy.
McCurties has had a life-long love of the Bible and its inspiring message of individual triumph over adversity. After graduating from college, he spent a number of years in the field of education where he worked as a camp director, experiential educator, resident counselor, and athletics coach. While working with young people, he had many opportunities to witness the healing power of God, and these inspiring experiences eventually led him into the full-time public practice of Christian Science.
Mark McCurties is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. He travels from his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
More information contact First Church of Christ, Scientist, Menlo Park at (650) 322-5600

Noon Testimony meeting – in person
2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 | 459 California Avenue, Palo Alto 94306, 459 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
Testimony meeting – at the Reading Room.
Our midweek meetings include scriptural readings, quiet prayer and sharing personal testimonies highlighting God’s power to heal challenges of any kind. Feel free to bring your lunch for this informal testimony meeting.
Held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month.
459 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
650.327.1642

Special Community Thanksgiving Service
2023-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | 3045 Cowper Street, Palo Alto CA 94306
“Gratitude and love should abide in every heart each day of all the years.” — Mary Baker Eddy

Please join us for a special community Thanksgiving church service
— a time to sing hymns and share gratitude that comforts, heals, and leads to a deeper understanding of God’s goodness.
Thanksgiving Day 10-11am
In Person: 3045 Cowper Street, Palo Alto CA 94306
Online: Zoom link

Downloadable Thanksgiving Lesson here . Get a headstart

Articles:

The Power of Gratitude
Thanksgiving — not just a holiday
Spending Thanksgiving alone with God
The Love that liberates us
I didn’t know if I could be healed of depression – Teen Connect

Caroling - The Holiday Spirit
2023-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | 3045 Cowper Street, Palo Alto CA 94306
Come sing with our church community to ring in Christmas

Sunday, December 17th
10 – 11am: worship service with hymns
11:05 – noon: caroling
Noon: light refreshments served
Bring a friend !
In person: 3045 Cowper Ave, Palo Alto, 94306
Online. Zoom link
Meeting ID: 556 193 280 Passcode: 333
First Church of Christ, Scientist Palo Alto

"Be Set Free" by Nicole Virgil
2024-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell, Palo Alto, California, 94306
Freedom is yours when you know where to look for it.
A Christian Science Lecture

Saturday, March 9, 10am
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto 94303

In this talk, we will examine liberty from a Biblical perspective; and see how real people today find their freedom from all kinds of physical, emotional and circumstantial restrictions that seem clearly beyond their control so that they may Be Set Free.
Nicole Virgil is a Christian Science practitioner from Chicago and and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship
Nicole Virgil, CS
Hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Palo Alto
Questions? Contact: clerk@cspaloalto.org 650.327.1642
More about this lecture:
“Be set free,” is a talk by practitioner of Christian Science healing and public speaker, Nicole Virgil. The talk will focus on universal healing precepts found in the Holy Bible, especially in Christ Jesus’ life and teachings, showing how they are available for anyone to understand and experience through the lens of Christian Science. The talk is free, open to the community, and sponsored by the Palo Alto Christian Science church.
“Circumstances often present what appear to be significant obstacles to living freely, something that everyone wants to do,” Ms. Virgil says. “In this talk, we will examine liberty from a Biblical perspective; and see how real people today find their freedom from all kinds of physical, emotional and circumstantial restrictions that seem clearly beyond their control.”
Sharing examples of healing from her own life and professional practice of Christian Science, Ms. Virgil will explain why Christian Science is both Christian and scientific, meaning that people can prove its effectiveness for themselves, as fully described in the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by the founder of the Christian Science movement, Mary Baker Eddy.
Ms. Virgil will also touch on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, and how she came to understand, confirm, and teach what she felt was original Christian healing. Eddy herself said she was especially inspired by Jesus’ demand, “He that believes on me, the works that I do will he do also; and greater works than these will he do, because I go unto my Father” (found in the Gospel of John 14:12 in the Bible).
For over 150 years, people around the world have worked to follow Christ Jesus in this practice of Christianity and continue to do so today, with healings of physical ills and personal difficulties.

Church Service - in person or online
2024-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 and 2 more dates | 3045 Cowper Street, Palo Alto CA 94306
Every Sunday, 10am
Attend In-person: 3045 Cowper St, Palo Alto CA 94306. | Attend Online – Meeting ID: 556 193 280 Password: 333
Come in person or join online for a peaceful start to your Sunday. This one hour service includes scriptural selections, prayer, hymn singing & music.
Zoom Link

Testimony meeting – in person or online
2024-05-29 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-03 19:30 - 20:30 | 3045 Cowper Street, Palo Alto CA 94306
Our midweek meetings include scriptural readings, quiet prayer and sharing personal testimonies highlighting God’s power to heal challenges of any kind.
Online Zoom:
Meeting ID: 556 193 280 Password: 333
