First Church of Christ, Scientist, Eugene, Oregon

Church Highlights August/September 2021

 Church Highlights August/ September 2021 

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Calendar

This year’s continuing theme is “Grace to go forward.”

There will be a report about the meeting in the September issues of The Christian Science Journal and The Herald of Christian Science.

Lectures:

There are two lectures in Oregon in October, one a web lecture for Portland, and one in person in Lake Oswego.

Access all current C.S. Lectures with this link: Find a lecture

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Church

  • Sunday Church services and Sunday School are held at 1390 Pearl St, Eugene, at 10 AM.  Childcare is available. There is a state mask mandate for public indoor spaces, but not for the performing musicians and readers.  Wednesday testimony meetings are held at 7 p.m. on site at church, 1390 Pearl St, Eugene.  Testimonies may be given in person or emailed to the clerk at cschurcheugene@gmail.com, to be read by our First Reader.

  • Live stream:  Both church services may be seen live streamed at this link:   CS Church Eugene – Home  Click on this link and then keep scrolling all the way down the page to click on the picture of the church service date you wish to play. You can control the sound volume on your device also. You do not ever have to sign in to Facebook (even if it asks you to) and do not need a Facebook account to play this live stream.
  • Metaphysical topic: Our metaphysical topic for the next few months is based on study of the definition of church found on page 583 in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Last month’s study was “The structure of Truth and Love;” and this month’s study references “whatever rests upon and proceeds from divine Principle.”  Feel free to send articles or thoughts on this topic that are meaningful to you (for the metaphysical committee) to cschurcheugene@gmail.com

  • Church ramp work:  The ADA Accessibility Ramp project that church membership approved at our last business meeting will begin on Sept. 6th!  (many thanks for the continuing work by our BG chair)!

The north alley door will not be available for use from September 6th until the railings are installed sometime after September 20th. People accessing an alley entrance will need to use the south alley door (closer to 14th St) during that period of time.  It will be great to see our ramp plans come to fruition!

Committee Spotlight:   The Music Committee

These committee members spend many hours considering the Bible Lessons coming up and which of the many solos available would be both appropriate for each week’s lesson and inspiring for our soloists to sing.  They try them out and choose a solo for each week of that month.  They also work with our musicians and soloists and act as a hiring committee when needed.  As there are 52 weeks a year to consider, we all feel a deep gratitude for these committee members!

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Reading Room

  • The Christian Science Reading Room at 1135 Willamette St., Eugene, OR is open in August on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • On September 7th, open hours will expand to M-F from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  You may also call at 541-344-6341 to order items, to ask questions, or to hear the latest hours on its answering machine! Or email:   readingroomeugene@gmail.com

  • Thursdays @ 12:00 noon: The weekly Christian Science Bible Lesson is read and discussed in person at 1135 Willamette St.  Come to share and learn together! Let the clerk know if you wish to be included with a zoom link.

  • The Monthly Full Text Quarterlies are for sale in the Reading Room. Call to reserve your copy.

  • Reading Room refurbishment may be occurring when you next go there! Our awning sign may be down and painters at work, leading to fresh paint around our entire Willamette building, new awnings and better light. The goal:  to better serve others and demonstrate the freshness, relevance, and love for our community and mankind that is an expression of our church in action.

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Events in our church building

  • September 4–5:   Richard Guy rehearsal 2-4pm (Saturday);  piano, flute, cello performance 2 pm (Sunday)

  • September 26th (Sunday) 1 pm–5:00 pm :  Julie Hessler personal violin recital

  • October 23-24:  Richard Guy Emerald Chamber Orchestra rehearsal 1–4 pm (Sat0; performance 2 pm (Sun)

  • October 31, November 2 (Sunday, Tuesday):  Delgani String Quartet begins its 2021/2022 concert season

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“Loyal Christian Scientists, be of good cheer: the night is far spent, the day dawns; God’s universal kingdom will appear, Love will reign in every heart, and His  will be done on earth as in heaven.”  MBE (Mis. 213:27)

Church Services Update

Regular and  Live-Stream Services:

Dear Friends,

We are currently holding regular church services (both Wednesday and Sunday), as well as a Live-Stream of each service found on our Facebook page (click here to go to Live-Stream services).

We are grateful to be able to welcome our members and guests to our church for Sunday services from 10-11:00 a.m., and Wednesday meetings from 7-8:00 p.m.  Please note that if you attend any our services you must follow current Covid-19 protocols, including wearing a mask at all times while inside the church and maintaining at least 6 feet in distance from others.

We are also grateful for the online church services provided by The Mother Church. These can be enjoyed by anyone through JSH Online or The Mother Church’s website.

Please note that our Reading Room is also open on Mon – Fri from 10-Noon.  Again, Covid-19 protocols must be observed if you are in the Reading Room.

The Thursday Bible Lesson Study Group is holding weekly meetings from Noon-1:00, at the Reading Room, and Covid-10 protocols are required.

In the first verse of the 90th Psalm we read: “Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.” We are grateful to know that all humanity safely dwells in divine Mind.

Weekly Bible Lesson Study Group

A Bible Lesson study group meets at our Reading Room (1135 Willamette Street, Eugene) every Thursday at Noon.  This is an informal group of church and community members who come together each week to read through and discuss the current Bible Lesson  Everyone is welcome to join in.

PLEASE NOTE:  During this time Covid-19 protocols are required when in the Reading Room, including wearing a mask and maintain 6 feet of social distance.

Pictorial History of Our Church Remodel

Check out our building’s changes since the 2009 remodel, from beginning to end.

Auditorium/other areas of remodel:

 

New storage rooms at the back of the auditorium, along with new windows above the entry doors

 

 The auditorium cleared, and scaffolding up in preparation for the new pillars

Seat cushions stacked against the walls.  Much volunteer labor went into disassembly and removal.

 

 Work in the main lobby.  No matter how messy, everything was always cleaned up for services.

Work in progress in the committee room

 

 Finished Board room.  No more corrugated walls!

 
At left: pillars for the new
screens have been installed

Building Progress – Sunday School area

Step 1: Removing a section of the ceiling and putting in the skylights and wiring for the lights.

 

 Step 2: Drywall, mudding and paint prep

Step 3: Finished foyer with a more open
feel and plenty of natural light.

 Removing the old Sunday School classroom dividers and prepping for the new ones

The new classroom dividers have bookshelves
and convenient drawers.

Auditorium Progress:

 

Summer: with scaffolding and equipment on a sunny afternoon.

Detail of the columns that will enclose the new smaller seating space

Moving into October, the auditorium has become a busy workshop as
woodwork, windows and the new podium area take shape.

The new platform area  will extend forward of the
old platform and bring the Readers closer to the congregation.

The old window framework being removed

Chris Page removes the nails from an old section of window framing.

The first new window frame in place and boarded up until
the glass arrives.  $80,000 in donations from other  CS
churches will cover the expense of window replacement.

In the meantime, services continue cozily in the foyer.

Auditorium Nearly Ready:

 

Above: the completed auditorium with the carpeting installed

Close-up of the platform.  A new Readers’ desk will be constructed
to match the rest of the new decor.

Right side of the auditorium, showing columns and new windows

View from the podium looking toward the back of the auditorium

Rear detail including handicapped seating area, side storage room
and glass inserts above the doorways from the foyer

Ready for our first service:

 

Above: the foyer, now recarpeted

Looking into the auditorium
with the seats now installed

View from the front of the auditorium looking toward the foyer.  The glass
panels that will go between the pillars will be installed in early January.

The platform, much closer to the congregation than before

Our first service in our newly remodeled space
on December 31, 2008

 

Welcome to the Christian Science church of Eugene

Our congregation is dedicated to living in accord with the truths Jesus taught, which bring help and healing to every need. You are warmly welcome to take part in our offerings to the Eugene community, which include:

  • Sunday church services featuring inspiring Biblical truths from our pastor that you can apply to your daily life.
  • Wednesday evening meetings featuring readings on topics pertinent to community concerns, as well as testimonies of inspiration and healing by those attending.
  • Sunday School, where children and teens learn how to apply the truths Jesus taught to their everyday lives.
  • A public Reading Room available for Bible-based study leading to inspiration and spiritual growth. Whatever your questions about life, you'll find answers in the Reading Room!
  • Christian Science Lectures provided free to our community.

Child care for small children is lovingly provided during all our church services.

Our Pastor

The Holy Bible and Science, and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
We have a pastor who's available to anyone, at any time. Find out more here.