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2012 Membership Series

Membership in The Mother Church is an inspired and significant step for any student of Christian Science to take in the ongoing and ever-unfolding study and practice of Christian Science. In this series members from diverse backgrounds and experiences share what special meaning membership in The Mother Church has for them. 
— The Editors

'I'm in!'

From the March 2012 issue of The Christian Science Journal


When I received the letter confirming my admission as a member to The Mother Church, I said out loud, “I’m in!” When I heard myself saying that, I sat down for a while to ponder what “I’m in” really meant to me, since that was such an unexpected response. 

Here are some of the conclusions I came to: I’m dwelling in the atmosphere of Love; I’m in a loving environment at my branch church, and am included and supported by The Mother Church. And I’m in touch with others who love learning about God. I definitely have a sense of being in something bigger. 

As a seeker of truth, I’ve looked into quite a few religions. But until I joined The Mother Church, I’d always stayed on the outer edges of any religious organization, giving myself an easy out in case any particular religion felt like it wasn’t the right fit for me. Yet, after taking Christian Science class instruction in August 2010, with the loving guidance of my Christian Science teacher and other practitioners, I found that I no longer felt like staying “out.” That desire had been replaced by the idea of being “in.” 

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