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# CSNorcal.org

Supporting Christian Science in Northern California

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## Posts

- [CSNorcal.org update](https://csnorcal.org/2014/09/19/csnorcal-org-update/) - Greetings! It's been a while since we published anything on CSNorcal.org, but hopefully it will soon start seeing some activity again. We'll be exploring healing in the Northern California area and also encourage innovation and new thinking and inspiration around the topics of both individual demonstration as well as our collective missions. Do you have any inspiring stories,
- [Discussion Groups: Let's keep the conversation flowing!](https://csnorcal.org/2013/05/16/lets-keep-the-conversation-flowing/) - The discussions at the 2o13 Northern California Church Alive Summit were just the beginning! Here are two ways to participate in ongoing discussions: Conference calls. Check back here for a schedule of calls on specific topics. Participants will be given a number to call (from FreeConferenceCall.com) along with a passcode. There’s no charge to participate;
- ["Yes, we're Christian. No, we're not a cult!"](https://csnorcal.org/2014/04/20/yes-were-christian-no-were-not-a-cult/) - Join the latest ecumenical workshop entitled "Yes, we're Christian. No, we're not a cult!" The workshop covers how Christian Science fits in a contemporary Christian world, why it is wanted and needed, and what individual Christian Scientists can do to support that. See flyer for contact information. The first such workshop in Northern California will be
- [Mountain View - Getting to Know our Neighbors](https://csnorcal.org/2014/03/29/mountain-view-getting-to-know-our-neighbors/) - As the members of First Church, Mountain View developed a greater sense of fellowship amongst themselves, this naturally expanded to getting to know their neighbors better as well. Watch and listen as members share some of the ways they have been able to support their neighborhood--including a community vegetable garden and a church rummage sale.
- [Worldwide Church Alive Prayer Watch](https://csnorcal.org/2014/02/15/worldwide-church-alive-prayer-watch/) - There is a link at christianscience.com for "Worldwide Church Alive Prayer Watch". Visit the link: https://community.christianscience.com/message/13325#13325 Here are some excerpts from the site: What is the Worldwide Church Alive Prayer Watch? The purpose of the Prayer Watch is to prayerfully support the activities and events of Church Alive across the globe. The Church Alive Prayer Watch community gathers twice
- [Summit Fruitage](https://csnorcal.org/2014/03/29/summit-fruitage/) - by Sue Krevitt in Santa Cruz Recently I was included in a Post-Summit meeting of sixteen Christian Scientists--wonderful folks eager to give-and-receive fresh and enlightening ideas on the topic of church--an important subject in all our hearts. There were Journal-listed practitioners, budding practitioners, a CS Teacher… all solid thinkers and doers in our movement, in this
- [The High Goal](https://csnorcal.org/2014/02/03/the-high-goal/) - From the Circle of Faith blog: by Brian Talcott, CSB Have you wondered what is the true high goal of ecumenical dialogue? It is to heal the hatred, conflict and division within the Church Christ Jesus founded. Because healing is at the center of this global effort, certainly there is a place for Christian Scientists—since
- [Faith and Ecumenical Discussion Group Conference Calls](https://csnorcal.org/2014/01/22/faith-and-ecumenical-discussion-group-conference-calls/) - The Faith and Ecumenical Discussion Group holds an informative conference call on the first Sunday evening of the month at 7:30, hosted by co-coordinators Brian Talcott and Marilyn McPherson. We share our questions and experiences and learn of new activities happening in various ecumenical and interfaith groups in the area. An important development is the
- [Learning about Church at Burning Man](https://csnorcal.org/2013/11/05/learning-about-church-at-burning-man/) - Several members of the Church Alive community participated in this year's Burning Man event in Nevada over Labor Day. Anna Lisa Kronman writes up a beautiful post about her experience of learning about a deeper meaning of "church". She writes: A unique element of Burning Man is its gift-based, rather than consumer-based economy.... Everyone that
- [The Pope's Challenge: Love over Ideology](https://csnorcal.org/2013/10/27/the-popes-challenge-love-over-ideology/) - By Jason Marsh I was struck by this video from the Pope, which touches on a theme dear to my heart: focusing on ideology over Love. It got me thinking about our churches and our services. What ideology may be pushing people away from our churches? Here's a few ideas: - King James Version (old
- [Phone conference systems for services and meetings](https://csnorcal.org/2013/10/24/phone-conference-systems-for-services-and-meetings/) - by Jason Marsh, Jon Mattson, and Grace Burke In response to several inquiries, I thought it would be good to post what Auburn church uses for our phone conferencing system. You can get a good Polycom speakerphone that is usually used by corporate conference rooms for about $150-$200, but it may only pick up voices from
- [What different ways might you find to work with your local interfaith group?](https://csnorcal.org/2013/10/24/what-different-ways-might-you-find-to-work-with-your-local-interfaith-group/) - By Jan True To me, interfaith participation has been such an important and fulfilling part of my work for church, originally as Assistant Committee on Publication. I started in a small town in New Mexico where the members of the interfaith council were of mostly the Christian churches and the one Jewish community. They had
- [Example of Interfaith Love](https://csnorcal.org/2013/09/16/example-of-interfaith-love/) - By Marilyn McPherson I was struck by the final 3 paragraphs of the interview with outgoing First Reader of TMC Sandy Sandberg, from the October Journal, which to me exemplifies the way of harmony that is the natural outcome of learning more about and connecting with members of other Christian denominations and other faiths: "When I
- [The Ten Commandments in Contemporary Language](https://csnorcal.org/2013/09/08/the-ten-commandments-in-contemporary-language/) - A few years ago my Sunday School class and I brainstormed how we could make the Ten Commandments 'relevant' to our daily experience. We didn't feel like we had vital ways to apply the commandments. For example, we felt we could check-off the box for "not stealing" and "not killing", so were those still something
- [Grass Valley Church Wednesday Dinners](https://csnorcal.org/2013/09/01/grass-valley-church-wednesday-dinners/) - Submitted to the Fellowship Google Group, by Glenda Buda: A few years ago I was serving as First Reader and I was praying each week as to how to "be" the Christ in my church community. How could I be a better foot-washer:-) The Bible reminds us, in several passages, that we each have unique
- [Community Embrace - Slides from 2013 Northern California Church Alive Summit](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/20/community-embrace-slides-from-2013-northern-california-church-alive-summit/) - Presentation on Community Embrace given by David Fowler and Jorge Perez.
- [Seeing God's Image and Likeness Instead of People - Presentation Slides](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/20/seeing-gods-image-and-likeness-instead-of-people-presentation-slides/) - Presentation given by Jorge Perez of Second Church of Christ, Scientist, San Francisco about reaching out to a diverse audience using radio, television and by seeing everyone as God's children.
- [For the Love of Church: Changes that Work - Presentation slides](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/20/for-the-love-of-church-changes-that-work-presentation-slides/) - Slides from the 2013 Northern California Church Alive Summit on the topic of "For the Love of Church: Changes that Work".
- [Suggested Reading: Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening" by Diana Butler Bass](https://csnorcal.org/2013/01/31/suggested-reading-christianity-after-religion-the-end-of-church-and-the-birth-of-a-new-spiritual-awakening-by-diana-butler-bass/) - Looking for an interesting viewpoint about modern-day Christianity and the challenges and opportunities facing not only Christian Science churches but all religions and churches today? You might check out "Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening" by Diana Butler Bass. Kim Shippey discusses this book in the November
- [Then, Now, Next: Exploring Outreach in the Digital Era - slides and text #csnorcal](https://csnorcal.org/2013/05/05/then-now-next-exploring-outreach-in-the-digital-era-slides-and-text-csnorcal/) - Here are the slides and text for the "Then, Now, Next: Exploring Outreach in the Digital Era" breakout session. Click here for full text and slides
- [New Website Work](https://csnorcal.org/2013/08/22/new-website-work/) - The new website is coming along! Jason Marsh here, and I've been updating the prior website structure to be more appropriate for our new organization and the new mission of NorCal Church Alive. So far the look and feel is mostly done, and so more structural organization will continue forward. I should note, though you've
- [Summit Video: NorCal Church Alive Summit Welcome (Fri PM)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/10/summit-video-norcal-church-alive-summit-welcome-fri-pm/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgs9JXCdbfQ&rel=0 Summit kick-off focused on fellowship and music, member to member sharing, and an inspiring look at church today. The Northern California Church Alive Summit begins Friday evening with a gathering around a metaphorical campfire. Program includes contemporary arrangements of hymns, video of some of the best thinking about today's church from other Christians, an
- [NorCal Church Alive: Mary Baker Eddy and the Manual breakout session](https://csnorcal.org/2013/08/11/550/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB7g5dy8iek&rel=0 Michael Davis, Historian and Researcher from the Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity, answers question about The Church Manual and Mary Baker Eddy. He dispels some myths regarding church membership and bylaws governing branch church relationships.
- [NorCal Church Alive: Reading Rooms as Community Embrace](https://csnorcal.org/2013/08/11/norcal-church-alive-reading-rooms-as-community-embrace/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVE1087Ep-c&rel=0 John Best-Jarvis and Kristen Wakefield discuss an example of the work of the "Prayer Warriors" work at the downtown Sacramento Christian Science Reading Room. This is a short excerpt of the breakout session on Reading Rooms as Community Embrace
- [For the Love of Church: Youth Perspectives on Church](https://csnorcal.org/2013/08/11/for-the-love-of-church-youth-perspectives-on-church/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtHH6mBcE9w&rel=0 As part of the New Shoots topic of the Northern California Church Alive Summit, Alison Osborne, Kendall McMurray, and Eric Pagett, CS, discuss church from the Youth Perspective. They present a video gathering perspectives from around the country.
- [Eddy letters shared by Michael Davis](https://csnorcal.org/2013/07/29/eddy-letters-shared-by-michael-davis/) - At the Summit, Mike Davis shared some wonderfully moving letters written by Mary Baker Eddy from the MBE Library. There have been some requests for information about how to obtain the letters. You can obtain these by calling the MBE Library at (617) 450-7000, and you want the ‘research’ department. When I requested it, the
- ["and the leaves of the Tree are for the healing of the nations..." - Beautiful Post-It trees from the Summit](https://csnorcal.org/2013/07/16/and-the-leaves-of-the-tree-are-for-the-healing-of-the-nations-beautiful-post-it-trees-from-the-summit/) - Ideas shared by Summit participants on our Church Alive Post It Trees: “and the leaves of the Tree are for the healing of the nations…” * Christian Science is the true Christianity that Jesus lived. Prayers in churches: affirming what is real and true! All the branch churches will blossom with the help of every
- [NorCal Church Alive: Prayer Warriors in the Community (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/07/01/norcal-church-alive-prayer-warriors-in-the-community-video/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMxaSSohvdI&rel=0 As part of the Community Embrace panel at the Northern California Church Alive Summit, Kristen Wakefield and John Best-Jarvis present the experiences of the downtown Sacramento Reading Room. The 'Prayer Warriors', a group of Christian Scientists, worked with the Sacramento Downtown Partnership, tasked to work with the homeless. Kristen presents amazing stories from their
- [NorCal Church Alive: Breaking Down Fears and Cultural Barriers (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/07/11/norcal-church-alive-breaking-down-fears-and-cultural-barriers-video/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8pgxXmoVj4&rel=0 As part of the Community Embrace panel at the Northern California Church Alive Summit, David Fowler describes the world's need for Christian Science and his experiences in boldly sharing Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
- [NorCal Church Alive: Ecumenical Engagement (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/07/11/norcal-church-alive-ecumenical-engagement-video/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITd0tNRHSl8&rel=0 As part of the Community Embrace panel at the Northern California Church Alive Summit, Brian Talcott, CSB, shares the work he has been doing on the Ecumenical Council. He asks, "Do you love Jesus?" And, "Why should we be involved in ecumenical activities?" Communication works best, if we listen first.
- [Modernizing Church Music with a Yamaha Clavinova (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/07/11/modernizing-church-music-with-a-yamaha-clavinova-video/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3OzZwD9QxQ&rel=0 Jonathan Marsh of the Auburn Christian Science Church describes his transition from organist to keyboardist and demostrates the capabilities of the Yamaha Clavinova as a replacement for the traditional organ.
- [The Soil of Church Growth: Movement of the Spirit (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/20/the-soil-of-church-growth-movement-of-the-spirit-video/) - As part of the Northern California Church Alive Summit, Chet Manchester, the President of The Mother Church, and Madelon Maupin, Bible scholar and speaker, discuss the roots of the Christian Science church. This discussion is titled "The Soil of Church Growth: Movement of the Spirit," representing the first of three topic areas of the event:
- [Love (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/20/love-video/) - As part of the introduction to the New Shoots topic of the Northern California Church Alive Summit, Jason Marsh of Auburn, California, presents the idea to find a new balance between Principle and Love in church activities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNAG6tC5tCU&rel=0
- [Changes For the Love of Church - Auburn (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/20/changes-for-the-love-of-church-auburn-video/) - As part of the New Shoots topic of the Northern California Church Alive Summit, Jeanne Appell and Jonathan Marsh share the motivations and activities that the Auburn, California, church has been implementing. Topics include removing barriers between the church and the community, and developing a richer sense of Christian fellowship among members. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlfP9hr6qFI&rel=0
- [Changes For the Love of Church - Mountain View (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/20/changes-for-the-love-of-church-mountain-view-video/) - As part of the New Shoots topic of the Northern California Church Alive Summit, Jan Holden, C.S., and Alan Wiersba share the motivations and activities that the Mountain View, California, church has been implementing. Topics include removing barriers between the church and the community, and developing a richer sense of Christian fellowship among members. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Buu5hHpZUEA&rel=0
- [Manual Myth Busters (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/20/manual-myth-busters-video/) - As part of the New Shoots topic of the Northern California Church Alive Summit, Michael R. Davis, with the Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity, discusses aspects of the Christian Science culture. Topics include the relationship of branch churches to the Manual of the Mother Church, and the extensive forgiveness shown by
- [NorCal Church Alive: Dialogue with the Board of Directors (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/07/01/norcal-church-alive-dialogue-with-the-board-of-directors-video/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMLA4QonfUY Join this dialogue with the Christian Science Board of Directors as they reflect on the spirit of church and then respond to questions from the audience about the possibilities of church going forward. Four of the Directors joined in person and Michael Pabst participated via Skype for this final session of NorCal Church Alive
- [NorCal Church Alive: Closing Reflections and Sharing (VIDEO)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/07/01/norcal-church-alive-closing-reflections-and-sharing-video/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb084ccJ26Q The Summit closing wrap-up with participant sharing, slide-show, and music. Music performance by Desiree Goyette, Jonathan Marsh and Jason Marsh. Video editing by Jason Marsh. Photographs by Rafael Ramirez.
- [Summit Video - NorCal Church Alive Purpose & Focus (Sat AM)](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/10/summit-video-norcal-church-alive-purpose-focus-sat-am/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB1Nlgr8j4k&rel=0 Church Alive Manager Bill Warrick and Summit Project Coordinator Jennifer Dale open the NorCal Summit with inspired context for Church Alive. The Northern California Church Alive Summit opening program on Saturday morning: Bill Warrick and Jennifer Dale introduce the theme, "Growing New Shoots From Deep Spiritual Roots". This session includes an introductory video produced
- [Summit Video -- Christian Science: A View From The Streets ](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/10/summit-video-christian-science-a-view-from-the-streets/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO7XBkHRQ_E&rel=0 What do others know about Christian Science, and what do their answers prompt us to explore at this summit? This video was specially produced for the Northern California Church Alive Summit. It asks some hard questions, and some of the answers are surprisingly frank. Produced for the Northern California Church Alive Summit, held in
- [John Biggs, CS](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/30/john-biggs-cs/) - John Biggs, a TMC Youth staffer and Sunday School teacher, hosts a weekly conference call for teachers and superintendents. On the calls, he shares and explains online Sunday School resources and the whole group considers how they might be used in Sunday School. Plus, part of every call will include a run-through of how to
- [Bill Warrick](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/30/bill-warrick/) - Bill is the manager of Church Alive at The Mother Church which includes helping to build member sharing on both the Church Alive section of christianscience.com, and at Church Alive events such as Workshops and Summits. When he's not gathering inspiring church experiences from members around the globe, Bill and his wife Abigail enjoy their
- [Susan Breuer](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/30/susan-breuer/) - Susan Breuer has a Master’s degree from Stanford University and is a lifelong Christian Scientist and a listed Christian Science practitioner since 2005. She is a frequent speaker for inspirational talks and annual meetings and currently serves as Vice President of the executive Board of Twelveacres in San Jose. She is active in her branch
- [George Strong](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/30/george-strong/) - George Strong holds a BA and MA from UC Santa Barbara. He has given numerous talks throughout the country and has been listed as a Christian Science Nurse since 1980. He is Executive Director for Fern Lodge Inc. and President of the Board of Directors of the Principle Foundation. George and his wife Sharon live
- [Carrie Curlee](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/30/carrie-curlee/) - Carrie Curlee is a fourth-generation Californian and a life-long Christian Scientist. She studied graphic arts and interior design, and worked for a Bay Area interior design magazine in their art department, ad sales, and later as Publication Manager. Called to support the Christian Science movement, she worked for the Committee on Publication for Northern California
- [Ali Osborne](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/30/ali-osborne/) - My name is Ali Osborne and I can’t wait to meet you at the summit! I look forward to the sharing, inspiration, and growth awaiting each of us at Church Alive. What makes me tick? The energy, love, and receptivity I witness among youth in our Movement. Throughout middle and high school, I participated in
- [Jan Holden and Alan Wiersba](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/30/jan-holden-and-alan-wiersba/) - Jan and Alan are married and live in Redwood Shores, CA, and are members of First Church Mountain View. Jan served as a Christian Science nurse for 22 years, and taught nursing for the last thirteen. She's been a Journal-listed practitioner since 1999, and has been giving Association addresses since 2002. She has been First
- [Summit Video - Maupin breakout session 2](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/10/summit-video-maupin-breakout-session-2/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtkOW7tUeQs&rel=0 Building Community through Bible Study: Session II (Madelon Maupin) How can we enhance our church community through Bible Study? What are some of the challenges and opportunities in sharing Biblical scholarship with fellow Christian Scientists? Madelon Maupin conducts an interactive discussion. Produced as a part of the Northern California Church Alive Summit, held in
- [Summit Video - Maupin breakout session 1](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/10/summit-video-maupin-breakout-session-1/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2rYo66sNXE&rel=0 Building Community through Bible Study: Session I (Madelon Maupin) How can we enhance our church community through Bible Study? What are some of the challenges and opportunities in sharing Biblical scholarship with fellow Christian Scientists? Madelon Maupin conducts an interactive discussion. Produced as a part of the Northern California Church Alive Summit, held in
- [Summit Video - What Should Church Look Like? - Youth Perspectives](https://csnorcal.org/2013/06/10/summit-video-what-should-church-look-like-youth-perspectives/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeseNyELZds&rel=0 Youth speak from the heart: sharing what they want in a church. Youth breakout hosted by Chet Manchester explores with youth, qualities they want to experience in their church community and provides the opportunity for them to build an inclusive church. Youth breakout hosted by Chet Manchester. Produced as a part of the Northern
- [ChristianScienceCalendar.org is off to a good start!](https://csnorcal.org/2013/05/30/christiansciencecalendar-org-is-off-to-a-good-start/) - We announced the launch of ChristianScienceCalendar.org at the Summit and already there are over 30 churches and organizations signed up. If your church hasn't joined yet, here is the link to sign up. It's free and we're hoping to get as close to 100% participation by area churches by the end of the year. Check
- [Church Alive Poem](https://csnorcal.org/2013/05/15/church-alive-poem/) - Poem by a participant at the Church Alive Summit From the deep roots of Soul Grow beauty and grace-- Sprouts of Life springing From the eternal Good. Heaven-felt calm-- A natural blend of Joy and peace Perpetual bloom A church alive!
- [Some more lovely picture highlights from the Summit weekend](https://csnorcal.org/2013/05/14/some-more-lovely-picture-highlights-from-the-summit-weekend/) - What were some of your favorite memories? Here are some nice highlights captured by Rafael Ramirez at the Summit.
- [Official Summit Flickr Slideshow](https://csnorcal.org/2013/05/08/official-summit-flickr-slideshow/) - More great pictures! Watch the slideshow below:
- [Some lovely Sunday School fruitage from the Summit](https://csnorcal.org/2013/05/08/some-lovely-sunday-school-fruitage-from-the-summit/) - We've been getting lots of reports of fruitage from Summit participants. Here's one example: A sweet little fruit of that summit happened for me the next day — I had been asked to substitute teach a class in the Sunday School that day and I knew ahead of time that the one student wasn't going to be
- [Pictures from the Summit](https://csnorcal.org/2013/05/07/pictures-from-the-summit/) - You can view a great slideshow of pictures taken by Rafael Ramirez below. Click here to view pictures individually.
- [Moving forward together...](https://csnorcal.org/2013/05/07/moving-forward-together/) - "You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do
- [Check out the Summit Program](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/26/check-out-the-summit-program-csnorcal/) - Click on the images below to enlarge. The Summit Program (PDF download) includes details on all the talks, breakout sessions, activities and more. We're looking forward to you joining us next weekend!
- [Featured Summit Musician: Désirée Goyette](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/22/featured-summit-musician-desiree-goyette/) - Vocalist, composer, arranger, voice-over actor Désirée Goyette (www.lightchild.com) is probably best known for her musical contributions to the Charlie Brown and Garfield the Cat television shows. Over the course of ten years, Desiree and her fellow Grammy-nominated partner Ed Bogas co-wrote music for over one-hundred TV episodes and specials.Desiree received two Grammy nominations for her
- [Featured Breakout Session: "Lectures as Community Embrace" by David Mackenroth](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/29/featured-breakout-session-lectures-as-community-embrace-by-david-mackenroth/) - David Mackenroth is a life-long Christian Scientist, married to Gail, also a life-long Christian Scientist. He has four children. Reared in Ohio. Graduated from Miami University, Ohio, Became a commissioned officer in the US Marine Corps. After military service, employed by Allstate Insurance Co as Claim Manager in Sacramento, Ca. Subsequently graduated from McGeorge School
- [Featured Breakout Session: Answering Questions about Christian Science by Eric Nelson](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/29/featured-breakout-session-answering-questions-about-christian-science-by-eric-nelson/) - Eric Nelson serves as the media and legislative spokesperson for Christian Science in Northern California (a.k.a. the Committee on Publication). As part of this work he also writes a self-syndicated column called "Consciousness & Health" that appears in a number of local, regional, and national online publications, including American Public Media's "On Being" blog and The
- [Featured Summit Speaker: Madelon Maupin](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/25/featured-summit-speaker-madelon-maupin/) - Madelon Maupin, Bible scholar, will be leading a Breakout Session titled "Building Community through Bible Study." Here's what you can expect: For centuries, students of the Scriptures have come together to share their inspiration and healing, often gaining courage from others’ example of steadfast faith. It is no different in our time -- the desire
- [Featured Summit Musician: Alex Cook](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/22/featured-summit-musician-alex-cook/) - Alex Cook is a musician, muralist, and educator. He has written and produced 5 cds of original spiritual music including his 2012 release "Arrival". He has created over 100 murals in the US and abroad. In 2004 he founded Art Builds Community, a mural painting program for teenagers. Since 2007 he has served as a
- [Like to tweet? Our official Summit hashtag is #csnorcal](https://csnorcal.org/2013/04/22/like-to-tweet-our-official-summit-hashtag-is-csnorcal/) - If you like to use Twitter please use #csnorcal as a hashtag for your Summit-related tweets. You can also follow our official Twitter account (@NCCAsummit) if you haven't already. We'll be keeping an eye out for people's online contributions to the dialog and will be looking for the #csnorcal tag. See you in less than
- [Loving our neighbors - a brave and inspiring example](https://csnorcal.org/2013/03/15/loving-our-neighbors-a-brave-and-inspiring-example/) - It can take a lot of guts to really love the people who most need it. Take 5 minutes and think about washing feet, and what that means, and the difference it can make in people's lives. Prayer is good, following the example set by Jesus, also good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VquOE9aakpY
- [Youth Survey and a video for you to consider](https://csnorcal.org/2013/03/11/youth-survey-and-a-video-for-you-to-consider/) - This Summit will be somewhat different from some previous ones, in that it is designed to actively include both young people and more experienced church-goers. It is not "Youth Activist Summit", nor is it just for old people. It is for everyone to come together, sharing their love of church and best ideas to go
- [Gathering around the campfire - some inspiration](https://csnorcal.org/2013/03/07/gathering-around-the-campfire-some-inspiration/) - Check out this excellent Christian music group's message -- something we can all take inspiration from. Excellent and wonderful spirit being expressed! Can we make our church activities and outreach as fresh and energetic as this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk2MpaTEzXw

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- [2013 Northern California Church Alive Summit Recap](https://csnorcal.org/2013-northern-california-church-alive-summit-recap-rework/) - Summit Theme: "Growing New Shoots from Deep Spiritual Roots" Northern California Church Alive Summit, May 3-5, 2013 The Northern California Church Alive Summit was held in Sacramento, California over 3 days in May, 2013. The summit mission was: To emerge from this gathering inspired with fresh, practical and immediately useful ideas for growing our individual
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- [2013 Northern California Church Alive Summit Recap](https://csnorcal.org/2013-northern-california-church-alive-summit-recap/) - Summit Theme: "Growing New Shoots from Deep Spiritual Roots" Northern California Church Alive Summit, May 3-5 The Northern California Church Alive Summit was held in Sacramento, California over 3 days in May, 2013. The summit mission was: To emerge from this gathering inspired with fresh, practical and immediately useful ideas for growing our individual practice,
- [2013 Northern California Church Alive Summit Videos](https://csnorcal.org/2013-northern-california-church-alive-summit-videos/) - NorCal Church Alive Summit Welcome (Fri PM) Summit kick-off focused on fellowship and music, member to member sharing, and an inspiring look at church today. Christian Science: A View From The Streets What do others know about Christian Science, and what do their answers prompt us to explore at this summit? NorCal Church Alive Purpose
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- [2013 Church Alive Event](https://csnorcal.org/2013-church-alive-event/) - Event Details May 3-5, 2013 (Friday evening–Sunday, 3:00 p.m.) Location: Where: The Red Lion Woodlake Hotel in Sacramento. Click here to access the Hotel's Website or Map. Free parking available on site. Red Lion Woodlake Hotel 500 Leisure Lane Sacramento, CA General Event Information Financial Assistance is available. Please just apply before registering. Child care (more information
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