Announcements

On September 2, Michael W. Hamilton became Executive Director at The Mary Baker Eddy Library.

Presumably , you are reading this issue of the Journal because you find its contents helpful—helpful in a deeply spiritual way. Hopefully you find that it lifts thought above the common outlook of materialism to the realities of God and His true, spiritual creation—a creation which we all are part of and which God has from eternity pronounced “very good” ( Genesis 1:31 ).

Presumably, you are reading this issue of the  Journal  because you find its contents helpful—helpful in a deeply spiritual way. Hopefully you find that it lifts thought above the common outlook of materialism to the realities of God and His true, spiritual creation, which we all are part of and which God has from eternity pronounced “very good” ( Genesis 1:31 ).

We invite the whole Christian Science Field to prayerfully support the formation and successful teaching of Normal class 2015. After Mary Baker Eddy’s God-inspired, Bible-based discovery of Christian Science, she saw the need to ensure its correct teaching.

A lion’s roar isn’t easily ignored. According to Mary Baker Eddy’s interpretation of St.

May 30, 2014 This morning the Christian Science Board of Directors voted to admit new members to our worldwide church family. As you may know, admission takes place at a regular business meeting of the Board that is required in the Church Manual.

Dear Fellow Members and Friends, In order to facilitate a smooth transition, we are letting you know in advance [April 17, 2014] that the Board of Directors intends to elect David Kennedy, C. S.

Dear Students of the English Bible Lessons, We’ve heard from many of you over the last few years about the use of translations other than the King James Version of the Bible in the Golden Text and Responsive Reading of the Christian Science Bible Lessons. Some of you feel that it is harmful to the depth and purity of the Lessons and against Mary Baker Eddy’s intention.

Occasionally, members, churches, societies, and associations contact The Mother Church about requests from people in the Field for financial assistance or donations. These solicitations may come via e-mail, include photos of what is conveyed as a Christian Science church or Reading Room, and request funds to do things such as the following: operate what is portrayed to be a Christian Science Reading Room translate Christian Science publications and Bible Lessons Translations must be licensed by The Mother Church.

Dear Church Members and Friends, With great joy the Christian Science Board of Directors would like to invite members and other friends around the world to participate in the online-only Annual Meeting 2014. It will be held on June 2 at 1:00 p.