MEMBERSHIP IN THE MOTHER CHURCH BRINGS DEEP SATISFACTION
Very often we hear members exclaim, "How glad I am to be a member of The Mother Church!" They go on to add how grateful they are to take part in this great movement that is doing so much for the world.
Information regarding membership will be gladly supplied by the Clerk of The Mother Church.
Application blanks may be obtained at Christian Science Reading Rooms, from practitioners listed in The Christian Science Journal, or from clerks of branch churches and societies. Applications may also be obtained from Gordon V. Comer, Clerk, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO COLLEGE STUDENTS
A meeting to consider and further the mission and purpose of Christian Science Organizations, formed in accordance with Article XXIII, Section 8, of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy, is planned for September 5, 6, and 7, 1957, in Boston.
The first one of these meetings was held in 1955, and the event proved so helpful that The Christian Science Board of Directors has approved of plans for another. The activities of college and university organizations affect the spiritual progress of the individual student, the leavening of thought in the entire academic community, the future growth of the Church of Christ, Scientist, as well as the development of world thinking; and they have grown in significance in recent years.
Through their participation in Christian Science Organizations, many college students have experienced proof of the utility of the moral and spiritual culture of Christian Science and have found that Science elevates and purifies all who practice its religious tenets. During the forthcoming three-day meeting in the original edifice of The Mother Church, students will enjoy listening to and sharing with others from different parts of the world experiences of healing and progress.
Any student who is a member of The Mother Church and who is enrolled in a college or university during the academic year of 1956-1957 or who will be enrolled during the academic year of 1957-1958 is invited to attend. Also, members of The Mother Church who have had or will have faculty or instructor status in a college or university during either of the above-mentioned academic years are eligible to be present. Organization advisors or sponsors are welcome as observers.
Complete details regarding the meeting are being forwarded directly to the college organizations and to Christian Science college organization information committees in branch churches and societies. Inquiries may be addressed to the Department of Branches and Practitioners, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Mother Church Fund for Armed Services Activities And Postwar Emergencies
The Fund opened in January, 1942, known as "The Mother Church Wartime Fund," is now designated "The Mother Church Fund for Armed Services Activities and Postwar Emergencies." As heretofore, this Fund will be drawn upon to meet the needs of Christian Scientists in the armed services; to aid those willing to rely wholly on Christian Science for healing in veterans' hospitals; to conduct Christian Science services, give treatments, and help young Christian Scientists to become adjusted to their military experience.
Large quantities of authorized literature continue to be distributed to service personnel and veterans and placed in chaplains' offices, libraries, hospitals, and on board ship. Service Editions of the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy are also supplied free of charge. Aid is also extended from this Fund to civilians needing material assistance because of emergencies resulting from war.
This Fund meets the salaries and expenses of Christian Science Ministers and other workers. The number of these workers is increasing; they serve in the United States, Canada, Alaska, Australia, Hawaii, Korea, and the Pacific islands, as well as in England, Germany, and France.
Last year approximately a quarter of a million dollars was expended by The Mother Church for this important work. Our deep appreciation goes to the Field for its loving support. The urgent need continues. We are confident that Christian Scientists will joyfully respond to the opportunity of maintaining and expanding these fruitful activities of our movement.
Contributions for this Fund will be gratefully received and should be sent to Roy Garrett Watson, Treasurer, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
VISITORS WELCOME
Chestnut Hill, Mass.—Mrs. Eddy's late residence at 400 Beacon Street contains an exhibit room on the second floor where items tracing the growth of the movement from its earliest days to the present are displayed. This house is open daily, except Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. During the months of December, January, February, and March the hours are from 12.30 to 4 p.m. It is closed on all holidays with the exception of April 19, May 30, June 17, and October 12. When these dates fall on a Sunday, the house is closed on Sunday and open on the Monday observed as the holiday. Cards of admission required, obtainable at Administration Building, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston, Monday through Saturday.
Lynn, Mass.—The former home of Mary Baker Eddy at 12 Broad Street is open to visitors daily, except Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. During the months of December, January, and February the hours are from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. It is closed on all holidays with the exception of April 19, May 30, June 17, and October 12. When these dates fall on a Sunday, the house is closed on Sunday and open on the Monday observed as the holiday. This house, including the little attic room where Mrs. Eddy completed her work on the first manuscript of "Science and Health," has been carefully restored to present the highest possible point of historical accuracy.
Washington, D.C.—The Exhibit Hall on the second floor of the Christian Science Building, 1601 I (Eye) Street, N.W., is open free to the public daily, including holidays, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. On Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year's Day the hours are the same as on Sunday. Among the exhibits providing glimpses of the origin, scope, and healing ministry of Christian Science are the Vitaramas showing the world-wide activities of the Christian Science movement and the "listening chairs" in which visitors may sit and hear selected recordings not only in English, but in French, German, and Spanish.
FOR FASTER SERVICE ON YOUR ADDRESS CHANGE
You can receive faster, more efficient service if at least three weeks before a change of address you will give ALL the following information:
(1) Full name, former address, name of each periodical subscribed for, and if on the Convenient Payment Plan
(2) New address (street, city, postal zone, state)
It has been found that changes of address are not practical under one week for The Christian Science Monitor and under one month for the other Christian Science periodicals.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING SOCIETY
Christian Scientists experienced in mechanical divisions of the newspaper or printing industry are invited to inquire about service with The Christian Science Publishing Society. Letters giving details as to experience and general qualifications should be addressed to Personnel Manager, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
INSTRUCTIONS TO LIBRARIANS
Orders for Mrs. Eddy's writings: All orders for the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, and remittances therefor, should be sent to Horace J. Carver, Publishers' Agent, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
All other orders: All orders for the Christian Science periodicals, Bibles, biographies, Hymnals, and other general publications, and remittances therefor, should be sent to The Christian Science Publishing Society, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U. S. A.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
When you send a remittance to the Publishing Society, do you always send with your check or money order something to tell us what it is for? The "something" may be a periodical renewal notice, or the part of our bill on which your name and address are typed, or a brief note to tell us how you wish to have the payment used. We shall be grateful for your help in this way.
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERIODICALS
The following periodicals were founded by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, and are published by The Christian Science Publishing Society, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U.S.A.:
The Christian Science Journal: Monthly in English; $4.50 a year, $2.25 six months, 40c a copy.
Christian Science Sentinel: Weekly in English; $4.50 a year, $2.25 six months, 15c a copy.
The Herald of Christian Science: Editions published monthly, $2 a year, 20c a copy: French and German. Editions published quarterly, $1 a year, 25c a copy: Dutch, Scandinavian (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish), Spanish-Portuguese-Italian, and English-Braille, Grade Two.
Christian Science Quarterly: Quarterly in English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish; $1.40 a year, 35c a copy. English edition is also available in vest-pocket size, $1.40 a year, 35c a copy; Readers' size, $1.65 a year, 45c a copy; in English-Braille, Grade Two, $2.50 a year (12 issues), 25c a copy.
The Christian Science Monitor: Daily, except Sundays and holidays, in English (with religious article usually in one or two of fourteen different translations); $16 a year, $8 six months, 5c a copy.
