In reflecting on The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, established by Mary Baker Eddy, it is valuable to consider that within its membership are those from different walks of life. To The Mother Church and its branches come thoughtful seekers for spiritual light from many religious denominations, or from no denomination, and from many different races.
There is no such thing as a certain type of seeker who is attracted to the Church of Christ, Scientist. Frequently what brings inquirers is their quest for healing of their sorrows and afflictions. There are those also who come seeking release from a restrictive sense of life or for the purpose of finding a demonstrable understanding of God and the reason for man's existence. The wealthy and the needy, the high and the lowly, often come bringing with them widely differing theological beliefs and also the results of materialistic education and undesirable traits of character. But these are destined to be laid aside during the reforming and educational process which attends the spiritual awakening of the sincere student.
All members have equal possibilities. According to their readiness through growth in the understanding of Christian Science, all are eligible for the various offices of the church organization; all are entitled to equal respect and consideration; all are entitled to the protecting love of The Mother Church. With a right understanding of this protecting love each church member will do his part in fulfilling the mission of The Mother Church.
