Christian Science practitioner and international speaker Nikki Oโ€™Hagan will present a talk titled โ€œThe Science of God and its power to heal usโ€ on Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St.

The free public lecture is sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Peterborough.

Oโ€™Hagan, originally from South Africa and now living in Ireland, will discuss her experiences with Christian Science healing and the role of prayer in addressing physical and personal difficulties. According to event organizers, the talk will explore the healing principles found in the Bible and in โ€œScience and Health with Key to the Scripturesโ€ by Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science movement and a New Hampshire native.

A member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, Oโ€™Hagan travels internationally speaking about Christian Science and spiritual healing.

Ryann Brooks is the Ledger-Transcript editor. She was the 2023 Kansas Press Association Journalist of the Year. You can contact her at rbrooks@ledgertranscript.com.