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Regarding privacy law

This information is not offered or intended as legal advice. Seek the advice of a qualified legal professional to help you with specific questions you may have about how data protection laws impact your church services, lectures, and other activities sponsored by your Branch.

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Introduction to hybrid services guidelines

Last updated November 14, 2024 This is an introduction to the three copyright Guidelines linked to on the right side of this page, which include information about the use of copyrighted works, including music, in hybrid ( blended in-person and online ) church services (“Hybrid Services”). These Guidelines are based on US law and are therefore specifically directed to Churches of Christ, Scientist, Christian Science Societies, and Christian Science Organizations (“Branches”), as well as Christian Science Informal Groups (which are included in the term “Branches” only for purposes of these Hybrid Services Guidelines) located in the US.

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Copyright Guidelines for Branches Holding Hybrid Services in the US

Contents Definitions Purpose Behind Hybrid Services Personal Privacy Issues Related to Wednesday Hybrid Services Recording Services in Audio or Video Considerations Outside the US, Including Use of Songs and Recordings Why the “Religious Service” Exemption under US law only goes so far Identifying Copyrighted Works in Services Bibles Translations of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Quarterly ® Bible Lessons Songs (words and music) and Recordings Bibles Translations of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Quarterly ® Bible Lessons Songs (words and music) and Recordings Last updated May 19, 2023 Please review these Guidelines periodically for updates. The “last updated” date can be found at the top of the page.

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Hymn Owner Index

Last updated May 19, 2023 The information in this Hymn Owner Index is not guaranteed to be comprehensive or accurate and is not offered or intended as legal advice. The information provided here and in the Index spreadsheet may change, since it will be updated with new information as it becomes available. Introduction This introduction is intended to help readers make use of this Hymn Owner Index (“Index”).

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Resource guide for youth

Strengthening connections to church Why the world needs church and church needs you A resource guide for youth What does church mean for you? For the world? How—and why—should you get involved? This guide can help you begin thinking about your relationship with church and exploring what church can do for you and for the world. Thoughts & Questions Young people shared their thoughts and questions.

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Fall Internship - Church Activites - Spanish - International outreach and support

Gain experience supporting church and youth communities in Spanish-speaking countries. Gain an inside look at how the Church Activities Department supports Branch church activities, including Reading Room, Sunday School, prison ministry, Informal groups, youth Christian Science Organizations, events, and communities.

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Sentinel Watch and The Christian Science Daily Lift Podcasts Internship

Podcasts in general are more popular than ever, and we’re working hard to improve our Sentinel Watch and The Christian Science Daily Lift podcasts so we can effectively reach new audiences.  The Journal, Sentinel, Herald department is looking for a podcast savvy intern who will not only gain solid production and editing skills, but who will also support innovation by bringing creative ideas to our production team.  We are a collaborative team that works to refine individual program ideas so they’re the best they can be. This internship is an opportunity to engage with multiple projects at a time, and to use your organizational skills and creativity to share accurate Christian Science ideas in a way that anyone could understand.  You should be interested in connecting with members worldwide as we search for compelling guests and their inspiring healing experiences.  The ideal candidate will be familiar with both the Sentinel Watch and the Daily lift and understand their value and reach.

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Resource guide for churches, parents, and Sunday School teachers

Strengthening connections to church Why the world needs church and church needs youth A resource guide for churches, parents, and Sunday School teachers How can we show the community within church, as well as the greater community, the purpose and value of church? How can we inspire engagement? Each one of us plays an important part. Youth is a vital part of each community, and we have developed a resource guide for youth in parallel with this one for you to explore.  The problems that youth face aren’t unique to youth at all.

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Stories of strengthening connections to church

Trust leads to belonging Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Berlin, Germany Members share how they see the value of trusting children as an integral and contributing part of their church in a way that fostered a sense of belonging. What are you learning in your church community? SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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