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Is church essential to practicing Christian Science?

From the May 2025 issue of The Christian Science Journal


This article is part of a series appearing occasionally in the Journal, the Christian Science Sentinel, and The Herald of Christian Science. Each article aims to correct some misconception about Christian Science that would keep us from having the results we so desire as spiritual healers.


On more than one occasion, I have asked myself whether church is essential to the practice of Christian Science. I think it can be a really good question to think about from time to time. Examining the ways we are thinking about both church and Christian Science practice helps illuminate the answer.

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