[As published in the Christian Science Sentinel, April 2, 1949]
The question is occasionally presented to The Christian Science Board of Directors as to the advisability of distributing membership lists to the members of a Church of Christ, Scientist.
At the time of election of church officers, some churches have found it helpful to make available to the members a list of those eligible to office so that the names of such members may be known to the voters. Some churches post the list on a bulletin board, or on several bulletin boards, and open the church early enough for the members to examine the names before the business meeting. Other branches have the list typed, mimeographed, or multigraphed in the church office, and distribute copies to members on their arrival at church, collecting the copies at the close of the meeting.
