Christian Science Churches of Southern California

Based on the teachings of Christ Jesus & the power of the Christ to inspire and heal.

Feeling genuine joy in difficult times

An inspiring online talk on Good Friday

April 7, 2023

4:30 p.m. PDT

7:30 p.m. EDT

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Christine Hanzlik, Speaker

You are invited to an Easter talk that focuses on comfort and assurance in difficult times. The talk will be presented in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish. The program will begin with inspirational songs at 4:15 p.m. 

English: thirdchurchnyc.com/good-friday-2023/



Spanish: thirdchurchnyc.com/viernes-santo-2023

This annual event is sponsored by Third Church of Christ, Scientist, NYC. A replay of the talk will be available immediately following the program.

This week's Sentinel Watch podcast 

Life after grief

April 3 - 9

- with Katie Martin

When one of the worst things you can imagine happening happens to you, can you ever be free from the grief it caused? That’s what this week's guest, Katie Martin, discusses in this podcast with host, Jenny Sawyer.

ANOTHER BRIEF PODCAST

Behind the scenes with Tony Lobl

April 3 - 9

Go behind the scenes with host Jenny Sawyer as she talks with Tony Lobl about his editorial in the April edition of The Christian Science Journal. What was the inspiration behind it and how does it connect with the mission of this magazine?

If the current podcast is not posted by CSPS Internet Radio on Monday morning, go to Sentinel Watch Archive.

Check out our one-stop "Events" page on PrayerThatHeals.org for local and online events and podcasts!

You will find inspiring events and online audio and video programs from the Christian Science Monitor, the Mary Baker Eddy Library, and The Mother Church (The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, MA).

Upcoming talks on healing



Bakersfield, CA - Web Lecture - A NEW VIEW OF GOD AND ITS EFFECT ON WELL-BEING - April 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM - Phillip Hockley, Speaker

Glendale-Montrose-Camarillo, CA - 20-minute Web Talk - GIVING FREELY - April 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Melanie Wahlberg, Speaker

Los Angeles, CA (Westwood) - In-person Lecture - GIVING FREELY OF OURSELVES AND WHAT WE ALL GAIN - May 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM - Melanie Wahlberg, Speaker

Murrieta, CA - In-person Lecture - HOW SPIRITUAL PERCEPTION BRINGS HEALING - May 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM - Alexandre Fischer, Speaker

Special events



Embraced & Empowered Prison & Reentry Ministries Conference - In person & via Zoom - May 19 - 20,2023 PDT

Annual Meeting of The Mother Church - June 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM PDT

Master calendar



View a recap of all events you will find throughout our website, including SoCal talks, special events, church services, youth activities, regional committee meetings, care facility events and more! 

Church Services

• Our SoCal churches offer services in person, online and via phone on Sundays and Wednesdays. Check with individual churches for times of services.

• If you are new to Christian Science, you will find our church services a quiet atmosphere for healing prayer and spiritual growth.

Enjoy inspiring ideas from this week's Bible Lesson

Are sin, disease,

and death real?

April 3 - 9

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Jesus is the name of the man who, more than all other men, has presented Christ, the true idea of God, healing the sick and the sinning and destroying the power of death. (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 473:12–15)

Listen to Bible Lesson 

by Phone

Listen to the Bible Lesson each week by phone 24/7.

Call 323-805-8700, press 1

Lesson at Sunday service

This Bible Lesson will be the focus of Sunday church services at all Christian Science churches this Sunday.

Weekly Bible Lens

Find out more about this Bible Lesson in the "Bible Lens" section of this week's issue of the Christian Science Sentinel at any Christian Science Reading Room or go to JSH Online if you subscribe to the periodicals online.

Inspiration via phone

Listen 24/7 to the Bible Lesson, audio podcasts, and the Daily Lift by phone. 

Call 323-805-8700

Press 1 - Weekly Bible Lesson

Press 2 - El Heraldo (weekly in Spanish)

Press 3 - Sentinel Watch (weekly testimonials)

Press 4 - Daily Lift (weekdays)