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.
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.
SEND REPORTS FOR ANNUAL MEETING EARLY
As thought turns once again toward the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church to be held on June 3 this year, the Christian Scientist naturally thinks with gladness of the proofs of progress in Christian Science in his own church. Our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, in providing in Article XIII, Section 1, of the Manual of The Mother Church for the reading of the reports of its officers at the Annual Meeting, has also included as an integral part of the meeting the reading of "general reports from the Field." These reports are gathered from letters received from branch Churches of Christ, Scientist, and from Christian Science Societies throughout the world, telling of experiences of spiritual growth of their membership through applying the truths of Christian Science, as well as the visible manifestations of that growth.
It is gratifying to receive these reports from the Field, and as many are read at the Annual Meeting as is possible in the period reserved for that part of the program. It is important that sufficient time be allowed for considering these reports. They should reach the office of The Christian Science Board of Directors by April 15, and if possible much earlier.
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.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS
Officers of branch churches and individuals who have occasion to correspond with The Christian Science Board of Directors, with the Clerk and the Treasurer of The Mother Church, and with the heads of departments of The Mother Church Offices are requested always to place their addresses on their letters and to write their signatures plainly. Women are requested to use the title "Miss" or "Mrs." as the fact may be, and to use their Christian names. The co-operation of correspondents is solicited.
TESTIMONY MEETINGS
Meetings at which testimonies of Christian Science healing are given, are held in Christian Science churches on Wednesdays. A cordial invitation to attend these meetings, as well as the Sunday services, is extended to all. Information telling where and when these are held is given in the Directory in The Christian Science Journal.
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.
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.
