Church Alive May 16, 2011 Issue

The following was written in support of Church Alive, a focus of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, that explores the meaning and possibilities of awakening to the spiritual basis and impact of Church. 

Your ideas are needed, too!

By Lindsey Biggs

A few years ago my involvement in church changed. I grew up attending a Christian Science Sunday School. Following Sunday School, I attended church services regularly. However, I wasn’t sure why people joined church when they could simply attend services.

A shift in my thinking happened when members of my church started approaching me for ideas and input. They really seemed to value my thoughts and needed some assistance in practical ways that I could fulfill. I began to see that I could be a blessing to church.

Joining church has enabled me to be active in my community, blessing and enriching the community through spiritual resources that heal and meet people’s needs. I also love reaching out to others (along with my fellow church members) through fellowship, sharing testimonies, and telling someone new about Christian Science for the first time.