The beginning of a new year is often accompanied with a desire to improve things. So, in a world seeking positive change, how do we make sure that such change actually happens? Speaker Mark McCurties says, “We all have a natural desire to improve ourselves and the world around us. In my own life I’ve found that letting God, divine Love, guide and direct my efforts brings permanent and meaningful results.”
McCurties, a Boston-based practitioner of Christian Science healing and public speaker, will present a talk titled, “Making Meaningful Change—How God’s love can change your life and the world.” The ideas in this presentation are based on the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, and as discussed in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. Eddy was the New Hampshire native who founded the Christian Science Church in 1879. This public community event is sponsored by the Peterborough branch of the Christian Science Church.
McCurties has had a life-long love of the Bible and its message of individual triumph over adversity. “The desire to change ourselves, to improve our character, our relationships, our life prospects can also go beyond just the boundary of our own lives and the four walls of our home. Many men and women around the world have a sincere yearning to improve the collective experience of mankind,” says McCurties. “In this lecture, I will explain how God’s loving and saving power is the greatest agent for change, and that through a right understanding of God, His power can be seen and felt right here and now, bringing health and peace to the world.”
After graduating from college McCurties spent a number of years in education working as a camp director, experiential educator, resident counselor, and athletics coach. While working with young people, he had many opportunities to witness the healing power of God, and these experiences eventually led him into the full-time public practice of Christian Science healing. He is also a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
The one-hour, free talk will be given on Sunday, January 8 at 3PM in Bass Hall at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St., Peterborough. The event is open to the public and accessible, with ample parking.