Announcements

Dear Members and Friends, It is a joy and a privilege for me to report the admission of new members of The Mother Church! These newest members are committing to what Mary Baker Eddy referred to as “the greatest and holiest of all causes” ( Miscellaneous Writings 1883–1896, p. 177 ).

Every branch Church of Christ, Scientist, is needed in its local community, and has a unique niche to fill. A Christian Science lecture supports the invaluable role of each branch church.

Funds are available for benevolence grants from the trust established under Clause 8 of Mary Baker Eddy’s will. These funds are devoted to the primary purpose of “more effectually promoting and extending the religion of Christian Science as taught by [Mary Baker Eddy].

Dear Members and Friends, It has been a joy to share news with you from the Clerk’s office over the last several years. As conveyed in an announcement in April, I’ll be concluding my work as Clerk later in June.

Dear Fellow Members of The Mother Church, It is a special privilege, as the first Australian President of The Mother Church, to be writing to you with assurance of our gratitude and love. My appointment not only recognizes the Australian Field but also the loving embrace of The Mother Church for the whole world.

Every three years, the Board of Education, an auxiliary to the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, holds a Normal class to train and authorize dedicated practitioners of Christian Science healing to take on the additional responsibility of teaching this healing practice to others. For the first time, the entire membership of The Mother Church was invited to prayerfully support this activity so fundamental to our Church and our Cause.

On November 6, 2015 , the Christian Science Board of Directors voted to welcome new members to our worldwide church family. The election of new members takes place at a regular business meeting of the Board of Directors and is required in the Church Manual.

Dear Fellow Members and Friends, With our deep appreciation for his service to the Cause of Christian Science, Russ Gerber, C. S.

The following invitation was published in a few 2014 issues of the Journal . We publish it again as a reminder of the ongoing opportunity we all have to contribute to the Journal ’s healing purpose.

June 5, 2015 Dear Members and Friends,  It is a joy and a privilege for me to share news of today’s admission of new members. Admission takes place at a regular business meeting of the Christian Science Board of Directors and is required in the Church Manual.