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Part of the definition of Church in the Christian Science textbook describes it as “that institution, which affords proof of its utility,” including “the demonstration of divine Science” (Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 583).  

This issue of the Journal has many proofs and demonstrations of divine Science—healings of long-standing guilt, of growths, of drug addiction of a newborn, and of anaphylactic shock, among others. Also Church and its healing effects can be found on different continents, while at work, moving house, in a Christian Science nursing facility, or praying for funds to attend school.  

But why is it that we don’t always acknowledge the importance of Church or see its healing impact? Ariana Herlinger discusses the widespread belief that religion isn’t as relevant as it once was and how we can counter this suggestion and the forms it takes (see “Rebuilding our concept of church”). Lindsey Taylor writes that it’s not just the physical building or place that sets the tone of church, but the quality of thought that we each bring to it (see “Meeting in the auditorium of Spirit”). And following the recap of this year’s Annual Meeting of The Mother Church held in June, Ute Keller speaks of finding church “right in the midst of daily life” (see “The tender embrace of Church”).  

That’s where we can find it too. So, as we go about our day, we can look for and acknowledge the proofs and the healing impact that Church brings to our lives and the world.  

Gillian Litchfield
Editorial Production Coordinator