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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Summit.

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 work together.

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 Mary Baker Eddy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx8eKKhNP9o&rel=0

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

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

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