Articles, Poems, and Testimonies
The Christian Science Publishing Society accepts religious articles and religious poems only from members of The Mother Church. Religious articles intended for the Journal, Sentinel, or Monitor should be sent to the Journal, Sentinel, and Herald Editorial Department, One, Norway Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Preferably, contributors should correspond for themselves. A memorandum for contributors of religious articles and poems can be obtained from this Department by request.
Convincing testimonies of Christian Science healing are also desired. Each testimony should be verified by three members of The Mother Church who either know of the healing or can vouch for the integrity of the testifier. If, however, the testifier is not acquainted with three members of The Mother Church, his affidavit may be sufficient: but in this case he should, if possible, obtain verification from one or two members of The Mother Church. The testifier himself should obtain the verifications, duly signed by the verifiers, and submit them with the testimony. Complete addresses of the testifier and those who vouch for him should always be furnished.
From the Clerk of The Mother Church
Tenets of The Mother Church
The printed Tenets of The Mother Church are in general use by branch churches and societies, either as a basis for their application forms for admission to membership or for binding into their by-law booklets. Because the Tenets are copyrighted, branch organizations may not have them printed for their own use. The correct procedure is to order from the Clerk of The Mother Church the quantity desired, then have a local printer add whatever data are necessary to the individual requirements of the branch organizations.
The Tenets are printed in two sizes. The large size measures approximately 5 x 8 inches, and is generally used by branch organizations as a basis for their membership blanks. The small size measures approximately 4 x 6 inches, and is used chiefly for binding into by-law booklets.
Translations of the Tenets, having alternate pages in English, may be procured in German, French, Italian, and Polish.
Prices for Tenets, either for English or for translations, are as follows:
Lots of 100—either size . . . $ .75
Lots of 100—50 large and 50 small. . . .75
Lots of 50—either size . . . .50
Unless otherwise specified, the large size will be sent. Minimum orders are for lots of 50 Tenets.
Remittances should be made payable and sent with orders to Ezra W. Palmer, Clerk, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
From the Church Treasurer
Per Capita Tax, as provided in the Church Manual, Article VIII, Section 13, is due annually from "every member of The Mother Church," and "shall be forwarded each year to the Church Treasurer." This tax of "not less than one dollar" may be paid at any time during the fiscal year (May 1, 1939, to May 1, 1940), but should be forwarded preferably during the seven months' period from October, 1939. to April, 1940, inclusive. When remitting, please inform the Treasurer of any change in your permanent address, and state year of admission to membership.
Contributions to the Charitable Institutions Fund, Promotion and Extension Fund, The Christian Science Benevolent Association in Boston. The Christian Science Pleasant View Home in Concord, New Hampshire, Christian Science Benevolent Association on Pacific Coast, and to the various other Funds of The Mother Church, such as the General Fund and Endowment Fund, are acceptable.
Please make all remittances payable to Edward L. Ripley, Treasurer, and send them to him at 107 Falmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
From the Christian Science Benevolent Associations
Requests for information regarding applications for admission as guests at the Sanatorium in Chestnut Hill should be addressed to The Christian Science Benevolent Association, 910 Boylston Street, CHESTNUT HILL, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; telephone ASPinwall 7000. Cable address: Sanabrook, Boston. The Boston office is located at 107 Falmouth Street.
Requests for information regarding applications for admission as guests at the Sanatorium in San Francisco should be sent to the Christian Science Benevolent Association on Pacific Coast, 2700 Eighteenth Avenue. San Francisco, California, U.S.A.; telephone OVerland 6121. Cable address: Pacificsan, San Francisco.
In cases of emergency the telegraph or telephone may be used. Applicants should always await notice of their acceptance before starting for either Sanatorium.
