Our church hosts one or two talks each year for the public.
If you missed our talks, find other talks by other members of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship at
Prayer That Heals.
Prayer That Heals.
We, along with First Church of Christ, Scientist in Fryeburg, Maine, hosted Mark McCurties, CSB on June 19, 2025 at the Rufus Porter Museum of Art & Ingenuity in Bridgton.
His talk was entitled:
The Joy of Beginning with God
One of the things he told us is that these are the ten most important words in the Bible:
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
(Genesis 1:1)
Understanding this and that God is all-good, and knowing all the good He causes, helps you experience more of that goodness: health, peace, safety, and joy.
The talk was not recorded, but you can hear another talk by Mark on YouTube here.
His talk was entitled:
The Joy of Beginning with God
One of the things he told us is that these are the ten most important words in the Bible:
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
(Genesis 1:1)
Understanding this and that God is all-good, and knowing all the good He causes, helps you experience more of that goodness: health, peace, safety, and joy.
The talk was not recorded, but you can hear another talk by Mark on YouTube here.
Mark is a Christian Science practitioner and teacher
and a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
and a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
Mark writes: I have always loved the Scriptures. Growing up in a Christian Science home, my family turned to the Bible daily for guidance, strength, and practical help.
When I was seven years old, I suddenly developed a degenerative spinal condition that caused me to be hunched over and unable to walk normally. I knew the truth about God’s goodness found in the Bible could heal me. With the constant love and support of my parents and a dedicated Christian Science practitioner, I was completely healed in less than two weeks through prayer alone.
The Bible’s promise of God’s healing and saving love had been proven true in my experience! This was when I first knew that I, too, wanted to be a Christian Science practitioner.
After college, I spent several years in the field of education working with middle school and high school students. Those fun and challenging experiences taught me to depend even more on God, and they ultimately prepared me to become a Journal-listed practitioner in 2010.
In 2014, a new opportunity to share Christian Science came along when I was asked to join the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. For more than ten years, I have enjoyed sharing about the remarkable discovery that Mary Baker Eddy made. Her recognition that Jesus’ healing works are repeatable and provable today in conjunction with a divine Science has forever changed the world.
What an honor it is to practice, lecture, and as of 2024, teach about this infinitely vast subject!
When I was seven years old, I suddenly developed a degenerative spinal condition that caused me to be hunched over and unable to walk normally. I knew the truth about God’s goodness found in the Bible could heal me. With the constant love and support of my parents and a dedicated Christian Science practitioner, I was completely healed in less than two weeks through prayer alone.
The Bible’s promise of God’s healing and saving love had been proven true in my experience! This was when I first knew that I, too, wanted to be a Christian Science practitioner.
After college, I spent several years in the field of education working with middle school and high school students. Those fun and challenging experiences taught me to depend even more on God, and they ultimately prepared me to become a Journal-listed practitioner in 2010.
In 2014, a new opportunity to share Christian Science came along when I was asked to join the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. For more than ten years, I have enjoyed sharing about the remarkable discovery that Mary Baker Eddy made. Her recognition that Jesus’ healing works are repeatable and provable today in conjunction with a divine Science has forever changed the world.
What an honor it is to practice, lecture, and as of 2024, teach about this infinitely vast subject!
On May 14, 2024, at the Magic Lantern Theatre in Bridgton, Maine, we explored the enduring power of early Christian healing and its promise today. Alex considered the question:
Can We Heal Like Jesus?
Through healing and lecturing, Alex works to enable others to find this same freedom.
Learn more.
Hosted by:
First Church of Christ, Scientist in Norway, Maine
First Church of Christ, Scientist in Fryeburg, Maine
The replay of his talk is no longer available, but you may enjoy hearing this talk by Alex, found on the YouTube channel, Prayer That Heals: Can spiritual perception bring healing?
Can We Heal Like Jesus?
Through healing and lecturing, Alex works to enable others to find this same freedom.
Learn more.
Hosted by:
First Church of Christ, Scientist in Norway, Maine
First Church of Christ, Scientist in Fryeburg, Maine
The replay of his talk is no longer available, but you may enjoy hearing this talk by Alex, found on the YouTube channel, Prayer That Heals: Can spiritual perception bring healing?
Alexandre Fischer, C.S., a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship
Practicing law in France and the United States for several years informed Alex’s practice of Christian Science. The law was not just his job, he says, it was his passion. To Alex, being a good lawyer meant exercising the ability to think precisely and feeling a desire to help others get out of trouble.
During his years as a lawyer, his interest in Christian Science grew. At first, he was impressed by its remarkable healings and resolutions, but as he dug deeper, he found a profound spirituality. He used to believe that religion and spirituality meant accepting a system of beliefs and letting go of discernment and critical thinking. But the more he studied and practiced this spirituality, the more he found that one’s relationship with God requires critical thinking to understand spiritual concepts. These concepts can in turn be applied to one’s life to bring healing.
Gradually, he gave up his law practice to become a full-time Christian Science practitioner. Alex still works to help others “get out of trouble,” that is, to overcome a sense of limitation and to find freedom.
Alex discovered that Christian Science is not just about feeling better or fixing problems. It’s about being willing to challenge one’s world view as entirely molecule-based and soulless, to be open to see the world as spiritually-based, and experience how this change in perspective brings inner peace and healing. Christian Science helps us understand our relationship with God, infinite good, more clearly. Its teachings help us see Christ Jesus' message in a non-dogmatic way, bringing healing, harmony and freedom to our life.
Practicing law in France and the United States for several years informed Alex’s practice of Christian Science. The law was not just his job, he says, it was his passion. To Alex, being a good lawyer meant exercising the ability to think precisely and feeling a desire to help others get out of trouble.
During his years as a lawyer, his interest in Christian Science grew. At first, he was impressed by its remarkable healings and resolutions, but as he dug deeper, he found a profound spirituality. He used to believe that religion and spirituality meant accepting a system of beliefs and letting go of discernment and critical thinking. But the more he studied and practiced this spirituality, the more he found that one’s relationship with God requires critical thinking to understand spiritual concepts. These concepts can in turn be applied to one’s life to bring healing.
Gradually, he gave up his law practice to become a full-time Christian Science practitioner. Alex still works to help others “get out of trouble,” that is, to overcome a sense of limitation and to find freedom.
Alex discovered that Christian Science is not just about feeling better or fixing problems. It’s about being willing to challenge one’s world view as entirely molecule-based and soulless, to be open to see the world as spiritually-based, and experience how this change in perspective brings inner peace and healing. Christian Science helps us understand our relationship with God, infinite good, more clearly. Its teachings help us see Christ Jesus' message in a non-dogmatic way, bringing healing, harmony and freedom to our life.
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Lesley Ruth Pitts, CS
Sunday, May 21, 2023
2pm
"FINDING TRUST IN A CHANGING WORLD"
christianscience.com/lecturers/lesley-pitts
Lesley Ruth Pitts, CS
A member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship
It was during high school that the direction of my life changed. Although I was raised as a Christian Scientist, it wasn’t until I experienced the joy of helping someone during a youth club outing that I finally understood what it took to love unselfishly. This set me on a new path. I became aware that nursing qualities of willing service, patience, gentleness, and compassion were expressed all around me as I grew up and that I wanted to live them, too. They’ve woven themselves into every activity I’ve undertaken since then.
For example, I served as a Christian Science nurse for more than 30 years, mostly in the United Kingdom. This work brought me to the United States to work at the Church’s Boston headquarters in the Christian Science Nursing Activities department. Later, I was part of the team that established The Mary Baker Eddy Library. My nursing qualities were put to good use in organizing and caring for its collections -- shared with the public for the first time. I served as Executive Manager and President of the Library for six years.
Mary Baker Eddy wrote the groundbreaking book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, which explains Christian Science and how it opens the present applicability and healing message of the Bible. Working at the Library and becoming more familiar with Eddy’s remarkable accomplishments as the founder of a religious movement increased my desire to better practice Christian Science in my own life and help others through my healing practice.
Lack of trust in what used to be reliable sources or entities is common today, but I believe that trust in God is a stronger foundation to base our lives upon. The unusual career path I’ve pursued points to this trust. Relying upon a deeper relationship with God naturally helps us support each other, and to better our world. All of us can contribute in this way as we engage in a deeper relationship with our divine source.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
2pm
"FINDING TRUST IN A CHANGING WORLD"
christianscience.com/lecturers/lesley-pitts
Lesley Ruth Pitts, CS
A member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship
It was during high school that the direction of my life changed. Although I was raised as a Christian Scientist, it wasn’t until I experienced the joy of helping someone during a youth club outing that I finally understood what it took to love unselfishly. This set me on a new path. I became aware that nursing qualities of willing service, patience, gentleness, and compassion were expressed all around me as I grew up and that I wanted to live them, too. They’ve woven themselves into every activity I’ve undertaken since then.
For example, I served as a Christian Science nurse for more than 30 years, mostly in the United Kingdom. This work brought me to the United States to work at the Church’s Boston headquarters in the Christian Science Nursing Activities department. Later, I was part of the team that established The Mary Baker Eddy Library. My nursing qualities were put to good use in organizing and caring for its collections -- shared with the public for the first time. I served as Executive Manager and President of the Library for six years.
Mary Baker Eddy wrote the groundbreaking book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, which explains Christian Science and how it opens the present applicability and healing message of the Bible. Working at the Library and becoming more familiar with Eddy’s remarkable accomplishments as the founder of a religious movement increased my desire to better practice Christian Science in my own life and help others through my healing practice.
Lack of trust in what used to be reliable sources or entities is common today, but I believe that trust in God is a stronger foundation to base our lives upon. The unusual career path I’ve pursued points to this trust. Relying upon a deeper relationship with God naturally helps us support each other, and to better our world. All of us can contribute in this way as we engage in a deeper relationship with our divine source.
We so enjoyed hearing from Lisa Troseth, CSB in our church auditorium and by conference call Thursday, June 9, 2022.
Read more or to contact Lisa Troseth:
“What should I do with my life?” I often wondered during my early twenties. I wasn’t sure where I was headed, but I was praying to be of service to humanity. That’s when it occurred to me: If we’re motivated by love in whatever we’re doing, even if our efforts seem small on the surface, then we’ll be living in accord with a power that genuinely makes a difference—the power of God, which the Bible says is Love itself.
At the time, I’d begun to really open my heart to God and was learning from the study of Christian Science that the nature of our divine Creator is infinitely loving and we’re designed to express God’s love in beautiful and unique ways. It’s like each of us, including our daily endeavors, are made to be an artistic tapestry of divine Love.
This idea still inspires me each day to see and treat everyone I meet with love, to acknowledge their God-derived value, beauty, and uniqueness. Christian Science has shown me how letting a truer sense of God’s all-defining love govern how we interact and genuinely care for each other actually leads the way to useful ideas and purposeful action, and improves society as a whole. Since my twenties, I’ve seen how these views have led me, and others, in a variety of fruitful endeavors that bring genuine healing where it’s needed most.
Along the way, I’ve worked with educational non-profits, contributed to community art events, participated in interfaith programs, and served as a Christian Science nurse. I am now in the full-time healing ministry as a Christian Science practitioner and teacher.
Read more or to contact Lisa Troseth:
“What should I do with my life?” I often wondered during my early twenties. I wasn’t sure where I was headed, but I was praying to be of service to humanity. That’s when it occurred to me: If we’re motivated by love in whatever we’re doing, even if our efforts seem small on the surface, then we’ll be living in accord with a power that genuinely makes a difference—the power of God, which the Bible says is Love itself.
At the time, I’d begun to really open my heart to God and was learning from the study of Christian Science that the nature of our divine Creator is infinitely loving and we’re designed to express God’s love in beautiful and unique ways. It’s like each of us, including our daily endeavors, are made to be an artistic tapestry of divine Love.
This idea still inspires me each day to see and treat everyone I meet with love, to acknowledge their God-derived value, beauty, and uniqueness. Christian Science has shown me how letting a truer sense of God’s all-defining love govern how we interact and genuinely care for each other actually leads the way to useful ideas and purposeful action, and improves society as a whole. Since my twenties, I’ve seen how these views have led me, and others, in a variety of fruitful endeavors that bring genuine healing where it’s needed most.
Along the way, I’ve worked with educational non-profits, contributed to community art events, participated in interfaith programs, and served as a Christian Science nurse. I am now in the full-time healing ministry as a Christian Science practitioner and teacher.
We hope you enjoyed Lyle's talk. Click this link to hear a different version of it.
Topic: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE – A CLEARER VIEW OF YOU
Speaker: Lyle Young, C.S.B
Topic: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE – A CLEARER VIEW OF YOU
Speaker: Lyle Young, C.S.B
If you missed our free, live Zoom webinar on May 5, 2020, you may listen to a replay on YouTube.
Topic: PRAYER, HEALING, AND RESURRECTION
Speaker: Nate Frederick, C.S.
Topic: PRAYER, HEALING, AND RESURRECTION
Speaker: Nate Frederick, C.S.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT NATE FREDERICK, C.S.
Nate, is a Christian Science practitioner and lecturer who lives with his wife and daughter in Boothbay, ME. He is one of the many practitioners of Christian Science who dedicate their lives to helping and healing humanity through enlightened, Christ-like thought, and action. He is available 24/7 for prayerful treatment—although the best time to reach him by phone is during his office hours (generally 2-6pm ET Mon-Sat). He works with individuals to overcome physical and mental problems through the power of universal Truth and Love. This includes addressing mental causes of dis-ease and eradicating discordant thoughts from consciousness. It's an unspeakable joy to witness people healed mentally, morally, and physically through Christian Science treatment. This treatment has no bad side effects; Nate recommends that everyone try it! He is always happy to discuss the method and any questions that someone might have. Interested in prayer treatment? Some of my experiences with healing have been published in Christian Science Sentinel and Journal. In addition to praying for people, Nate is currently a lecturer for the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. He also originated a program of two minute inspirational messages called the Daily Lift. Other interests: He loves to play music, cook for dinner parties, hike in far-flung places, play West African Ewe polyrhythmic music, sea-kayak with his wife Laurie, goof around with his young daughter, and just love Life. |
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History of the Nativity Scene
Friday, December 7, 2018 4 PM Christian Science Reading Room & Bookstore 440 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 The tradition of Nativity scenes is centuries old and practiced in many countries. The scenes are often passed down through families -- carefully packed away to be brought out for Christmas. A short talk with slides by the Reading Room's own Sara Barnacle, M.A. Bible Studies will explore surprising similarities and differences around the world. Come enjoy this free, nondenominational talk that will last about 15 minutes. (Sara is happy to be around to answer questions and show slides more than once. ) The Reading Room will be open until 7 p.m. along with other Main Street, Norway stores. Light Refreshments. This is in conjunction with Norway's one-day promotion of the holiday shopping season. The Reading Room wished to offer an open house attraction that would tend to illuminate the universal, spiritual meaning of Christmas. You are welcome. FMI: Tel: 207-515-0710 |
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2018 Talk by John Tyler:
John Tyler, CSB, spoke on "Conflict Resolution: A Spiritual Approach." John "fought in the trenches" for civil rights in many places in the world. He taught us how to love our enemies -- actually to stop making them enemies and solve the conflicts. We cannot love to hate!
Find a YouTube version of John's talk here.
John Tyler, CSB, spoke on "Conflict Resolution: A Spiritual Approach." John "fought in the trenches" for civil rights in many places in the world. He taught us how to love our enemies -- actually to stop making them enemies and solve the conflicts. We cannot love to hate!
Find a YouTube version of John's talk here.
2018's talk was at Deering Memorial Community Center in South Paris, Maine. In 2013, Bear Mountain Inn in Waterford was our location and in 2014 and 2015, Camp Owatonna in Harrison, Maine. We also host talks for camp counselors and staff to help them get "prayed up" before the campers arrived.
2015 Talk by Tom McElroy:
Tom McElroy, C.S., spoke on "Purpose: Letting Your Brilliance Shine Through." Find one version of Tom's talk on Youtube.
Tom McElroy, C.S., spoke on "Purpose: Letting Your Brilliance Shine Through." Find one version of Tom's talk on Youtube.
2014 Talk by Chet Manchester:
Chet Manchester, CSB spoke on the Sermon on the Mount, a Roadmap for Life. Chet's been studying the SOTM for ten years and his talk was geared for all faiths and ages. Find one version of Chet's talk on Youtube, but like a musical or play, talks are best live!
Chet Manchester, CSB spoke on the Sermon on the Mount, a Roadmap for Life. Chet's been studying the SOTM for ten years and his talk was geared for all faiths and ages. Find one version of Chet's talk on Youtube, but like a musical or play, talks are best live!
Workshops:
In April, members and friends shared ideas on the public practice of Christian Science. Connie Coddington, CSB hosted it.
In April, members and friends shared ideas on the public practice of Christian Science. Connie Coddington, CSB hosted it.
Christmas Party - Cleaning Party - Silly Pete
