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Our Christian Science Reading Room in downtown Grass Valley is filled with wonderful, inspiring resources to explore. Learn more about God's constant love for us, no matter what circumstance we seem to find ourselves in. The librarian will be happy to help guide you in your research or answer any questions.
147 Mill Street, Grass Valley
(530) 273-0790
Mon-Sat, 10 am - 4 pm
(closed certain holidays)
Responding with prayer to recent news and local concerns
Christian Science Daily Lift
The Christian Science Monitor
Pandemic opportunity? Pumping new life into cities.
WHY WE WROTE THIS
Cities throughout history have survived wars and plagues and often come through them stronger. Now some believe the pandemic will yield innovations that will make streets more user-friendly for residents and give neighborhoods a greater voice in planning.
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By Dina Kraft Correspondent
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Sara Miller Llana Staff writer
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Dominique Soguel Special correspondent
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Whitney Eulich Special correspondent
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL; TORONTO; BASEL, SWITZERLAND; AND MEXICO CITY
As pandemic surges, where do ‘front-liners,’ business owners find hope?
By Martin Kuz Special correspondent
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.
WHY WE WROTE THIS
The coronavirus outbreak has inflicted an emotional toll that can extend to what’s known as moral injury. Many people are seeking the perspective – and the human connections – to address a hope deficit.
Here are some timely articles from Christian Science publications and friends that we hope you'll find helpful and strengthening:
Twenty years ago I became interested in Christian Science...
By Everett Kourian
From the December 31, 1938 issue of the Christian Science Sentinel
"Twenty years ago I became interested in Christian Science after attending a Sunday service at The Mother Church. During the following three years much time was spent in investigating and studying this Science. As a result of my study I was healed of bilious attacks, sick headaches, broken arches, and fear of contagion."
We are supposed to be a Christian people, supposed to...
John Ashcroft
From the November 30, 1918 issue of the Christian Science Sentinel
St. Louis (Mo.) Republic
"We are supposed to be a Christian people, supposed to have inherited and to be maintaining that faith in God which inspired the Pilgrim Fathers to brave the dangers of the uncharted ocean and the uncertainties of a country unsettled and occupied with hostile peoples. If we were asked individually whether we have faith in God, whether we believe the Scriptural teaching of His omnipresence and loving care, we would almost unanimously answer, Yes. If we were asked whether we believed anything could overpower that omnipotent omnipresence and nullify that care, we would with equal assurance answer, No. Yet the majority of us are going around in dire apprehension of being overtaken by something we cannot see, the terror of which is largely in its name. We are not manifesting one one-hundredth part of the courage of the boys we have sent overseas to make the world safe for that democracy through which the spiritual ideals of humanity find readiest expression."
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
"Hey everyone. This is the video version of a song my wife Wendy Remington recorded at home and played as the solo during our church’s online service (the lyrics will be familiar, with an added verse from Psalms 33:5; Wendy wrote the music and plays the piano) – a fitting message during this challenging time." From Eric Nelson
Contagion He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Finding Your Immunity from Disease, Christian Science lecture, Michelle Boccanfuso Nanouche
Defeating the mental contagion
By William E. Moody
From the January 25, 1993 issue of the Christian Science Sentinel
Overcoming fear—the first step on the road to healing
with Allison Rose-Sonnesyn
March 19, 2020 - Sentinel Watch
Christian Science Monitor Coronavirus - All Coverage
Wildfires
Wildfires Dissipate, The Christian Science Journal
The Fire Consumed Not, Christian Science Sentinel
Housing and Homelessness
Praying for People in Desperate Straits, Christian Science Sentinel
Uninterrupted Employment, Christian Science Sentinel
Home: A Spiritual Concept, Christian Science Sentinel