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Jeane Appell, Jonathan Marsh Auburn, CA

For the Love of Church: Changes that Work

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From a presentation given by Jeane Appell and Jonathan Marsh from the Auburn, CA Christian Science church at the 2013 Northern California Church Alive Sumit

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Jeane Appell, Jonathan MarshAuburn, CA

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What does the church of the new millennium look like?

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Community. Stories. Spirituality.

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>Christian Science

Christian Science Church

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CHURCH. The structure of Truth and Love; whatever rests upon and proceeds from divine Principle.

The Church is that institution, which affords proof of its utility and is found elevating the race, rousing the dormant understanding from material beliefs to the apprehension of spiritual ideas and the demonstration of divine Science, thereby casting out devils, or error, and healing the sick.

- Science and Health p.583

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What is the manifestation of structure for our church?

community + mission + bylaws + affiliations

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Are our church practices inclusive or exclusive?

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Are we actively engaging with our public?