Church Alive – The First Church of Christ, Scientist

Southern California Church Alive Summit

The first US Church Alive Summit was held in Pasadena, California on January 14 and 15, 2011. Over 1200 people came together from all over Southern California to share new ideas about church. These videos cover almost the full program including the hymn sing and musical concert on Friday evening and all the sessions on Saturday.

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Southern California Church Alive Summit videos

Opening Session

Bill Warrick, manager of Church Alive, opens the meeting.

Mary Baker Eddy’s Concept of Church

Lesley Pitts, Manager and President of the Mary Baker Eddy Library, gives the keynote talk.

The Church Manual

The Christian Science Board of Directors speak on the Church Manual and uncovering resistant thought.

Honey Bee Session 1

SoCal Church Alive Summit participants break into small groups to discuss three questions about church.

The Practice and Healing—Part 1

A panel discussion with 6 local practitioners on “The Christian Science Practice and Healing.”

The Practice and Healing—Part 2

The panel of 6 practitioners repeats their discussion for the second half of the audience.

Church, New-Born of Spirit

Branch church members share what they have been doing to bring growth to their churches.

Building Bridges

A panel discussion about all the aspects of education within our church.

Church Services

Todd Herzer, CS, moderates a discussion of the Christian Science church service.

Field Coaches

Christian Science Publishing Society Field Coaches introduce a new program to support those thinking about writing for the periodicals.

Community Outreach

A panel discussion about how to reach out to our community, individually and through church work.

Honey Bee Session 2

SoCal Church Alive Summit participants again break into small groups to discuss three questions about church.

Building the Public Ministry Jesus Required

The Christian Science Board of Directors offers final comments and closes the meeting.

Friday Night Concert and Hymn Sing

A program of musical performances by local Christian Scientists and a hymn sing.

Saturday Music

Musical interludes from between each session compiled into one video.