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DeutschConversations with the Christian Science Board of Directors on unconfined concepts of church
TMC Youth's Bill Warrick asked the Christian Science Board of Directors to share some of their thoughts about this profound idea of church and its potential to satisfy today's spiritual seekers. These discussions apply to any denomination because they're about the heart of true worship and the unlimited avenues for how it can be lived and felt today. No one church service may model this ideal yet, but the concept exists and the possibilities of its blessings are truly unconfined.
Mary Baker Eddy's remarkable concept of church (10:14)
Are you looking for a fresher and fuller concept of church?
Catching the spirit of the service (5:05)
The challenge: create a church service that can be repeated every week and yet remain continually fresh.
Tradition: the good, the bad, and the ugly (6:25)
Tradition can offer wonderful support but it can also smother the spirit and stunt growth.
Church services (4:38)
How vibrant, inspiring, and inviting can a church service be when sharing the Comforter?
Why gather together for church? (2:17)
It can often seem easier just to work on our own progress and let others figure out the details of church.
You have a role in the service (2:19)
Ever feel like you're struggling to focus at a service or make a contribution?
Working together when things get tough (8:02)
No matter how difficult or trying a disagreement may be, we can't forget his basic command — love one another.
Change for change's sake? (1:48)
Sometimes change can be a surface adjustment that only serves to distract from the core purpose. Other times, change is long overdue.
It's about local decisions (4:39)
Branches of The Mother Church have certain guidelines within the Manual but they also have a great deal of freedom to try new ideas and discover what truly meets the needs of their community.