Last county boundary guide
For a year the journal card directory has carried a one-page guide to towns affected by county boundary changes in England, Scotland, and Wales. (See page 3, immediately following these notices.) The guide was provided to familiarize Journal readers with the many changes and assist those wishing to locate Christian Science practitioners, nurses, and churches in Britain.
This month will be the last time the guide will appear. Thus individuals and Reading Rooms likely to use this page may want to keep a copy in their files.
To locate groups of Christian Scientists
Planning a vacation? Traveling to a remote locale? Moving? Perhaps you would like to know whether a group of Christian Scientists is active if there are no branch churches or societies where you're going.
Church members needing information to attend the services of a particular group may write:
The First Church of Christ, Scientist
Department of Branches and Practitioners
Christian Science Center
Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115
The department keeps a complete and up-to-date list of groups of Christian Scientists, including those that hold services at vacation resorts. In your letter please pinpoint the location you are asking about. Just the name of a country is not sufficient.
You can help
When you renew your subscription for one or more of the periodicals, please return your renewal notice with your payment. When possible, return payment in the preaddressed envelope provided for that purpose. If you do not have your renewal notice and the preaddressed envelope, please send a brief note giving your name, address, and the names of periodicals you are renewing to:
The Christian Science Publishing Society
One Norway Street
Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115
It would also be helpful to send one of the current mailing labels from the periodicals you are renewing.
Answers to today's problems
Mary Baker Eddy established five different periodicals to aid students of Christian Science in their search for Truth. Each of them has a unique role, and each is indispensable to spiritual growth and the application of Christian Science in today's world.
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE JOURNAL— thoughtful, pertinent articles on metaphysics for individual spiritual study, plus examples of church in action, news, and announcements—Monthly in English; $12 a year, $6 six months, $1 a copy.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SENTINEL— fresh, uplifting, easy-to-read articles and testimonies relevant to everyday needs— Weekly in English; $14 a year, $7 six months, 35¢ a copy.
THE HERALD OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE— timely, inspiring articles geared to the needs of areas where English is not the principal language—Monthly in French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish; each edition $6 a year, 60¢ a copy. Quarterly in Danish, Dutch, Creek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Swedish; each edition $2 a year, 50¢ a copy. English-Braille, Grade Two, published quarterly; $1 a year, 25¢ a copy.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE QUARTERLY— enriching Bible Lessons for daily study that help one to better understand the Scriptures—Quarterly in English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish; each edition $2.50 a year, 75¢ a copy. Readers' size, $3 a year, $1 a copy. In English-Braille, Grade Two, with all citations from the Bible and Science and Health written out in full; $2.50 a year (12 issues), 25¢ a copy.
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR (regular daily editions)—a world-respected international newspaper that gives honest, in-depth news coverage and exposes problems that need healing solutions; daily, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, in English; available to subscribers worldwide; $40 a year, $36 nine months, $24 six months, $12 three months, 25¢ a copy. A 25 percent discount is available for schools, teachers, full-time college students, clergymen, members of the armed services on extended active duty, and individual members of the Peace Corps.
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR (international weekly edition)—an international weekly newspaper with the same in-depth, problem-solving approach as the daily editions, especially edited for readers outside North America; published weekly in English; not available to persons living in the United States, Canada, or Mexico; $37.50 eighteen months, $25 a year, $12.50 six months, 60¢ a copy. No discount is available on this edition.
These periodicals are available at any
Christian Science Reading Room, or may
be ordered directly from The Christian
Science Publishing Society, One Norway
Street, Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115.
A special fund—a special opportunity
Not long ago we opened the Fund for The Christian Science Monitor—a fund which gives new occasion to members and friends to express their love for the newspaper Mrs. Eddy founded.
By giving to this Fund, you can contribute directly to the Monitor's well-being during an important period of its growth. You can further the improvements in the paper's design and content and help it to attain a stronger financial position. In this way you can have a special part in its progress and fulfillment.
Often, when a special opportunity like helping the Monitor appears, the Treasurer makes it known by establishing such a special fund. Watch the funds being mentioned in the Treasurer's communications in the Journal, the Sentinel, and the Herald, and you'll know where your love and support are currently most needed.
Contributions may always be sent to:
Marc Engeler, Treasurer
The First Church of Christ, Scientist
Christian Science Center
Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115
To learn more
The founder of this magazine, Mary Baker Eddy, is also the author of the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. This book contains the full statement of Christian Science. And it's translated into thirteen languages. You can purchase a copy at a nearby Christian Science Reading Room. It's available in English in an inexpensive paperback edition. Or you can usually borrow a copy from a local public library. If you wish you can order direct from Miss Frances C. Carlson, Publisher's Agent, One Norway Street, Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115.
Chaplain Training Program
If you are a young man or woman who has just recently graduated from college or is about to, you may be looking for a way to serve your church while serving your country.
Have you considered becoming a Chaplain in the United States Army, Navy, or Air Force?
Perhaps you know of someone who may be interested in the Chaplain Training Program at The Mother Church. This program includes a rewarding experience at headquarters, seminars with church workers, and practical field experience in the healing work while taking graduate courses in religion and related fields at Boston University.
Applicants must be sincere Christian Scientists, active members of The Mother Church and a branch church or college organization, and have been accepted for Primary class instruction before enrollment.
For further information, write: The First
Church of Christ, Scientist, Christian
Science Activities for Armed Services
Personnel, Christian Science Center,
Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115.
An invitation from the Editors
Perhaps you have an idea you would like to develop for use in the periodicals. Or a healing experience you would like to share. We would be happy to consider it.
Those who write articles and poems for the journal, Sentinel, and Herald—as well as shorter religious articles for The Home Forum page of the Monitor—must be members of The Mother Church. You need not be a member, however, to submit a testimony of healing in Christian Science. Testimonies are welcomed from members as well as from those who haven't yet joined The Mother Church.
Specific, detailed guidelines are contained in our pamphlet, Guide to Writing for the Periodicals. If you would like a copy, please write to:
The Christian Science Publishing Society
Journal, Sentinel, and Herald
Editorial Department
One Norway Street
Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115
If your interest or talent is in writing poetry, you will find helpful pointers in the leaflet "Interested in Writing a Poem for the Periodicals?" Please request this leaflet specifically, as it isn't automatically included with Guide to Writing for the Periodicals.
All contributions accepted for publication become the sole property of The Christian Science Publishing Society.
Are you almost 12 years old?
... if you are, maybe this would be a good time to think about joining The Mother Church. When Jesus was 12, his parents found him in the temple eagerly talking with the learned men, "both hearing them, and asking them questions" (Luke 2:46).
Mary Baker Eddy knew that boys and girls of 12 could know and love Truth and want to join with others who are practicing it. So she provided in the Church Manual (Art. IV, Sect.3) the opportunity to join at age 12. If you would like to find out what it means to be a member of The Mother Church, why not study the Manual and perhaps ask your Sunday School teacher or a Christian Science practitioner about it? They can answer your questions and give you an application to fill out if you'd like one.
(If you're over 12, you may obtain an application form from any Christian Science Reading Room, branch church or society, or Christian Science practitioner listed in the directory at the back of this Journal. Or you may write directly to George W. Ledbetter, Clerk, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Christian Science Center, Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115.)
For admission in June, applications should reach Boston by May 1; for admission in November, applications should be received in Boston by October 1.
Planning a trip to Boston?
You may wish to include visits to two of Mary Baker Eddy's former homes:
1908-1910 CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS—At 400 Beacon Street, Mrs. Eddy's home when she founded The Christian Science Monitor. An exhibit traces her role as Founder and Leader of our movement—preaching, teaching, writing, and commenting on issues still current.
Open May 1 through October 31, 10 to 5 weekdays (including Saturdays), 2 to 5 Sundays; November 1 through April 30, 10 to 4 Saturdays only, 2 to 5 Sundays; closed all holidays except Patriots' Day (third Monday in April), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), and Bunker Hill Day (June 17).
1875-1882 LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS— At 12 Broad Street, where 100 years ago Mrs. Eddy completed her manuscript for Science and Health. It was while living here that Mrs. Eddy initiated many foundational steps in establishing the Christian Science movement. These include the formation of the Christian Scientist Association; the Church of Christ, Scientist; the Massachusetts Metaphysical College. Here also Mrs. Eddy was ordained as Pastor of her church.
Open May 1 through October 31, 10 to 5 weekdays (including Saturdays), 2 to 5 Sundays; November 1 through April 30, 10 to 3 Saturdays only, 2 to 5 Sundays; closed all holidays except Memorial Day and Bunker Hill Day (June 17).
Trained guides are on hand year round at both houses to welcome visitors.
MAP AVAILABLE
The map "Mary Baker Eddy and New England" gives further information on these and other historical sites, all within a day's drive of Boston. This map is available at the historical houses, at the information desk in the Publishing Society, and also by mail from the Archivist of The Mother Church.
Tours of the Church Center
Visitors to the Christian Science Center may take guided tours of the Extension and the Original Edifice, the Sunday School building, and the Publishing House.
Regular tours of The Mother Church are offered daily including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (on Thanksgiving Day tours are from 12 to 1 only; both The Mother Church and Sunday School are closed Christmas and New Year's Day). Tours of the Christian Science Publishing House are conducted Monday through Friday. The Mapparium in the Publishing House is also open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day).
Also, for students of Christian Science, one tour a day of the Church Administration building is available during the summer months (May 1 through November 1). This tour begins at 2:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Those interested should register at the information desk in the lobby of the Administration building.
A current schedule of tour hours can be picked up at any information desk on your arrival at the Center. This information and arrangements for group tours can also be obtained by writing to:
The First Church of Christ, Scientist
Visitors' Section
Guard and Guide Services Division
Christian Science Center
Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115
Benevolent Association
The Christian Science Benevolent Association at Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, provides an ideal atmosphere for inspiration, study, and healing.
Requests for information regarding rest and study, nursing care, sheltered care, and applications for admission at the Sanatorium should be addressed to:
Christian Science Benevolent Association
910 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA, U.S.A. 02167
Telephone: 734-5600 (area code 617)
Applicants for nursing or sheltered care should await their notice of acceptance before starting for the Sanatorium.
Applicants for rest and study may apply in person, but should have some means of identification.
Applications for admission are also available from the clerk or the committee for care of a branch church.
NURSES TRAINING
For information about nurses training, write to:
The First Church of Christ, Scientist
Personnel Department
Christian Science Center
Boston, MA, U.S.A. 02115
Testimony meetings
Many first-time visitors to a Wednesday evening meeting have come away inspired to look more deeply into Christian Science. These one-hour meetings held each week in all Christian Science churches include testimonies by those who have been healed through Christian Science. The church nearest you would like to welcome you. You can check the directory in the back of this Journal for exact times and locations of all church services.
