The talk

In the middle of difficult circumstances, it would be so reassuring to feel supported in our efforts for progress, instead of feeling alone. In this talk, I discuss what I’ve found helpful in my practice of Christian Science healing: that God loves us deeply, is an active presence of good in our lives, and provides fresh ideas about our spiritual nature that wipe away fear and reveal inspired solutions.

By turning to God for help, we open up to divine ideas and feel the presence of God in tangible ways, ways that change our lives and our health for the better. I call this healing.

During the lecture, I explore God as Spirit, Love, and Mind, rather than as a man-like figure making arbitrary decisions about our lives. This divine Mind is the one source of all good and true ideas. So God’s thoughts remind us of our spiritual identity, guide us to express more love, and show us our divine intelligence.

I talk about Christ Jesus’ teachings in the Bible as being the best example of how to heal by listening to these ideas. And I delve into Mary Baker Eddy’s book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, as the explanation of Christian Science healing based on Christ Jesus’ life. I give examples of how this healing approach has transformed lives, including a mother and her infant daughter who experienced physical healing. The mother said, "It felt like the ideas themselves did the work."

The speaker

Melanie Wahlberg has her doctorate in mathematics and began her professional work as a college professor. She writes, "There was nothing better than witnessing a reluctant student realize that a previously mystifying concept was actually within reach to anyone." But the higher promise of Christian Science beckoned her to help people redeem and uplift their lives in a fuller way. In 2004, she followed this higher calling and moved to Los Angeles where she started a family with her husband, and became a practitioner of Christian Science healing. She now prays with people all over the world to help liberate and uplift their lives.

Logistics

This talk is open to the general public, and will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th at the Christian Science church in Madison, located at 610 S. Segoe Road, on the corner of Segoe and Tokay. Whatever your background – religious or not – you are welcome here. You will find new and helpful ideas to that can overcome loneliness and provide lasting comfort and meaningful change.

If you need assistance getting to the event or for ride share infomation, please use the Contact form on this website and someone will get in touch with you. Free childcare is provided.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend the talk on Sunday, Melanie is presenting a similar lecture on Saturday, October 26th at 1:30 pm on the UW Madison campus, hosted by the Christian Science Organization at the Upper House building. More details about the Saturday talk can be found on the Concord House website.

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