In order that the Archives of The Mother Church shall contain as complete a file as possible relating to the growth of our movement, the history of every branch church, society, and college organization in the world is needed. Branches which have not already done so are invited to send in historical statements as soon as conveniently possible. The statement should close with the date and the clerk's signature; otherwise it has to be returned that they may be added. A photograph of the edifice should accompany the history. A picture 8 x 10 inches in size will meet the requirements. The history should include the following:
Date of first interest in Christian Science
Circumstances connected with this interest
Full names of earliest students
Full names of earliest practitioners
Date of first meeting or service
Date of organization
List of charter members
Date of recognition by The Mother Church
Date of first lecture
Date of purchase of church property
Date of erection of edifice
Date of dedication of edifice
If a church or a society does not have an edifice of its own at the time the history is presented, a supplementary statement and a photograph may be furnished after a building has been erected and dedicated. This historical material, and all correspondence relating thereto, should be addressed to:
Archives of The Mother Church
The First Church of Christ, Scientist
107 Falmouth Street
Boston 15, Massachusetts
In writing to a branch church regarding its dedication, Mary Baker Eddy lovingly counseled, "May God's little ones cluster around this rock-ribbed church like tender nestlings in the crannies of the rocks, and preen their thoughts for upward flight" (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 186). This loving counsel is for all time and is extended to earnest students of Christian Science throughout the world.
