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Event replay: Spiritual Discovery in a Time of Upheaval

What can we do during times of upheaval and uncertainty? Some people have managed during times of upheaval to find peace and blessings by discovering universal, timeless, spiritual principles that affect our lives, health, relationships and even our sense of empowerment. Upheaval can encourage us to explore new ideas. It can take a little courage, but such times can lead us beyond our current thinking to explore new ideas that really bring us peace and progress -- and lift us out of cycle of worry

Online event: How Spiritual Perception Brings Healing

Free

You are not stuck! Understanding more clearly your relationship with God, infinite good, ends fear and leads the way forward with new perception and healing. Christian Science healer Alex Fischer explains how being willing to challenge one’s world view as entirely matter-based — and being open to seeing the world as spiritually based — can result in healing and inner peace. It is about how understanding more clearly our relationship with God, infinite good, will bring healing, harmony, and freedom to our lives. This lecture,

Event: Finding Joy, Health, Hope for All!

First Church of Christ, Scientist [Annapolis] 1031 Epping Forest Road, Annapolis, MD
Free

Steven Salt, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing, says, "We can find the good in life now, live it now, and experience it with greater consistency. The very nature of God's forever goodness and grace is our reassurance of imperishable joy." More information: 410.267.7060  

Event: Learn to pray and heal (a spiritual adventure)

First Church of Christ, Scientist [Reston] 11151 North Shore Drive,, Reston, Virginia
Free

Are prayer and healing for you?
If you have no experience with spirituality or religion, or you’re not even sure what you think about God, can you still pray and be healed?

Online event: How to make a change for the better

Have you asked yourself who you really are? Or why you are here? Can you really find peace and happiness? Do you need a change for the better? If so, do you know what is needed to achieve these changes? Speaker Janet Hegarty left uncertainty behind after finding a spiritual basis for joy.  When her mother-in-law gave her a special book, Janet began to see herself in a whole new way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8XQVAwAMsA “Never before had I encountered the idea of God as pure goodness,” she said.

Event: Making meaningful change: How God’s love can change your life and the world

Williamsburg Regional Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg, Virginia

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.” You may attend this talk in-person. It will also be live-streamed, at

Event: Never too late to experience freedom

First Church of Christ, Scientist (Arlington) 890 North McKinley Road, Arlington, VA
Free

It’s never too late to experience freedom!

This talk by Patricia Woodard, a Christian Science practitioner and speaker, explores the provable relevance of Christ Jesus’s teachings today.

Ms. Woodard explains the freedom from chronic illness and other struggles that Christian Science discoverer Mary Baker Eddy found though an improved understanding of Jesus’s teachings.

This talk explains a view of God and the universe that will uplift your thought and change your perspective to a spiritual viewpoint that naturally heals.

In-person event: Giving Freely of Ourselves and What We All Gain

Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist 1238 31st Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Free

When we feel overwhelmed by life’s problems, we may want to try to get more from the world. But when we do the opposite — give more of ourselves or focus on the God-given qualities we already have to express or contribute, we find that we end up not lacking anything. Really, we gain the unexpected good of joy, health, and strength that move our lives and the world forward.

In-person Event: Finding Trust in a Changing World

Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA
Free

How can we stand on a ground that continues to move? With change being such a constant force in life these days, what can we confidently depend on? Here Christian Science speaker and healer Leslie Pitts share examples of how a loving, divine presence -- available to all -- can bring the kind of reliable stability and support one can depend on. ___________________________________________ About Lesley Pitts “It was during high school that the direction of my life changed,” explained Lesley. Although I was raised as

In-person event: Moving past fear — to healing

Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist 4601 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC

Can fear be overcome -- even healed -- in our lives?
Christian Science speaker and healer Lisa Troseth will speak about how she discovered our strong connection to something bigger than ourselves. Learning to lean on this greater, higher good, we can feel moved to love beyond ourselves—and this frees us from fear, and changes our lives.

Thanksgiving Day — a time to celebrate

Looking for more to life on Thanksgiving Day than simply turkey and football? Every Christian Science church holds a service on Thanksgiving Day, typically at the same time as their regular Sunday service — and everybody in the community is invited. Here's what you can expect during that hour: Singing songs of gratitude and praise Listening to readings on the theme "Thanksgiving" from the Holy Bible and from the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Testimonials and expressions

Online event: Giving Freely of Ourselves and What We All Gain

Free

When we feel overwhelmed by life’s problems, we may want to try to get more from the world. But when we do the opposite–give more of ourselves or focus on the God-given qualities we already have to express or contribute, we find that we end up not lacking anything. Really, we gain the unexpected good of joy, health, and strength that moves our lives and the world forward. Join Christian Science healer Melanie Wahlberg as she explains how.

Video replay: Giving Freely of Ourselves and What We All Gain

Free

When we feel overwhelmed by life’s problems, we may want to try to get more from the world. But when we do the opposite–give more of ourselves or focus on the God-given qualities we already have to express or contribute, we find that we end up not lacking anything. Really, we gain the unexpected good of joy, health, and strength that moves our lives and the world forward. Join Christian Science healer Melanie Wahlberg as she explains how.

In-person event: Humility that “Overcomes the World”

The Lyceum 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, Virginia
Free

Christ Jesus’ ministry taught and showed the power of God’s love to overcome injustice, hatred, and disease, yet Jesus never took credit. There is great need for healing in the world today. Hear Mark McCurties, a practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, share how Christlike humility can help us meet that demand for healing.

In-person event: The Quest to Experience God

Libbie Mill Library 2100 Libbie Lake East St, Richmond, VA
Free

Giulia Nesi Tetreau, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing, will speak at this free event. Sponsored by Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Richmond, Virginia Giulia Tetreau video

In-person event: Moving Past Fear — to Healing

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg, VA
Free

Fear can seem inevitable — part of who we are. But understanding God's all-embracing love can overcome fear, reveal peace, and move life forward. Lisa Troseth, a practitioner and and teacher of Christian Science healing, will explain how. This talk will be available for on-demand video replay until May 12, at christiansciencewilliamsburg.org. More information: 757.229.3820 or christiansciencewilliamsburg.org. Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Williamsburg, Virginia.

In-person event: Why Everyone is Needed

Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ 15 West Church Street, Frederick,, MD
Free

What is our worth? Or our value? What makes us feel really needed in this world? How do we find answers to these questions? James Shepherd, a practitioner of Christian Science healing from Eugene, Oregon, will present a free talk based on the understanding of God through Christian Science, that will show how this understanding can give us direction in life and help us to realize our God-given purpose, as well as how to find freedom from pain, hatred, loneliness, addiction, mental or physical illness. _______________________________________________________________________ About

In-person event: The Quest to Experience God

Hotel Roanoke 110 Shenandoah Avenue, Roanoke, VA
Free

What's the Secret to Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life? This free talk explores the search for individual meaning and purpose, and a transformative way out of feeling disconnected, lost, and empty inside. Giulia Nesi Tetreau, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing, explains how a deeper understanding of spirituality opens new possibilities of experiencing God as divine Love and how that influences your life for good — and empowers you to help others too. _______________________________________________________________________ About Giulia Nesi Tetreau From Giulia: "I’ve always loved

In-person event: Spiritual Discovery: How You Can Better the World

Anne Arundel Public Library (Eastport/Annapolish Neck branch) 269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolish, MD
Free

Seeking Reliable Healing Solutions for a Better World? Today when many are thinking about how to make change in the world for the better, genuine spirituality can make a valuable and unique contribution.  Rather than just joining a club or proceeding on blind faith, it can bring us new perspectives of universal Truth and Love, God, that embrace everyone, and bring to light reliable healing solutions even where it might seem like there are none.  Come hear Tom McElroy, a practitioner and teacher of Christian