First Church of Christ, Scientist

Sharing Christian Science in Laguna Beach, CA

Weekly meetings, lectures and special events

Weekly calendar of events

 

Upcoming lectures

To be announced.

A lecture is a public talk by members of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship who explore questions, such as "How does prayer heal?" and "Why does spiritual healing matter in today's high-tech world?" and they explain Christian Science, to all kinds of audiences. Everyone is welcome. 

 

Listen to a Sentinel Watch podcast

 

 

"Our role in world events - Part two"

With Allison J. Rose-Sonnesyn

July 22 to 28

Our guest, Allison Rose-Sonnesyn, worked for the United States Congress drafting legislation and negotiating with policy stakeholders. She shares how understanding God as the source of true government helped her overcome political divisions in both her work and in her community. Allison has some compelling stories that show how we each play an important role in healing conflict in our lives and beyond.

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Watch a Christian Science lecture

"Christian Science - A clearer view of you"

Speaker, Lyle Young

November 2021
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"A new view of God and its effect on well-being"

Speaker, Phillip Hockley

November 2020
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Listen to a replay of a special Monitor event held in Newport Beach

"The trust factor: From America to the Middle East"

June 27, 2024

This is a replay of the Monitor panel that was hosted by the Christian Science Reading Room in Newport Beach. 

Listen to a discussion on climate change

"Monitor conversation: civility and trust"

2024

In this 30-minute program, Mark Sappenfield, editor of The Christian Science Monitor, sits down with Alexandra Hudson, author of "The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves." They discuss the intersection of trust and civility and explore ways to build these qualities in our everyday lives.

 

Catch up on a recent Monitor series

 

 

"Rebuilding trust"

Where is trust most needed? How can it be learned? Explore how people worldwide are navigating times of mistrust and discover how we can begin to build trust in each other.

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