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Dedication of a branch church or society is a public affirmation of the importance of Church in the lives of Christian Scientists and in the community. When an edifice is free of debt, churches and societies often hold a dedicatory service.

Invitation to Annual Meeting 2025

As you work, the ages win; for the majesty of Christian Science teaches the majesty of man. —Mary Baker Eddy My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

“The word public stood out . . .”

If we wanted to end up with the public at our lecture, it would be good to begin with the public in planning it.

Teaching Sunday School doesn't have to be intimidating. It can be deeply fulfilling for both the teacher and students.

The Trustees invite branch churches to give special consideration to new possibilities and opportunities for their Reading Rooms.

Mary Baker Eddy and Webster’s 1828 dictionary

The decision to discontinue Webster’s 1828 dictionary is part of the continual effort of The Christian Science Publishing Society to review and give fresh consideration to the reference materials we provide for sale in Reading Rooms.

When a church helped “just by being there”

A woman is healed by thinking of the prayer, love, and dedication members were pouring into the functions of the branch church near the hotel where she was staying.

The Normal class of 2024

An introductory message and a comprehensive global list of teachers of Christian Science. This list includes mention of the Normal Class taught in South Africa in December of 2024 and indicates who the new teachers of Christian Science are.

Ahanonu, Chiemezi Elvis * Owerri, Nigeria Ajayi, Grace Ngoindai * Akure, Nigeria Arneth, Heike Munich, Germany Aubin, Edwina  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Baker, Ethel Ames Buffalo, New York, US Beattie, Mary Canberra, Aust. Capital Territory, Australia Beddoes-Mills, Beverley Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Benjamin, Louis E.

2025 per capita tax message

A message from the President of The Mother Church. This accompanies an annual Per Capita Tax message sent to members of The Mother Church.