What We Do
Mary Baker Eddy established The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston in 1892. In 1894 she ordained the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures to be the only preacher for all Christian Science churches around the world. These churches are dedicated to uplifting and healing mankind through a clearer understanding of God. Our branch church here in Haddon Heights has been active in this community since 1916.
The foundation of our Sunday services is the reading of the Christian Science Bible Lesson, which focuses on a new subject each week and can be studied by all during the week. The same Bible Lesson forms the basis of the teaching in the Sunday School, which is held at the same time as the Sunday service. There, dedicated teachers help their students up to the age of 20 learn how to turn to God for inspiration, guidance and healing. Children too young for Sunday school are lovingly cared for in our Children's Room, which is also available on Wednesday evening.
In addition to Sunday services, we hope you will join us for our Wednesday evening meetings, held each week at 8:00 pm. Passages from the Bible and Christian Science textbook are read; then all are invited to share how their understanding of God has brought inspiration and healing to their lives.
You are also invited to use the resources at the Christian Science Reading Room and Bookstore, located at 604 Station Avenue. All of the writing of Mary Baker Eddy, and the weekly Bible Lessons, are available to read, borrow or purchase, along with research aides such as commentaries, dictionaries and concordances. In the quiet study room, you can read the new edition of the Christian Science Monitor, enjoy some of the many inspirational programs available on the Reading Room computer, or talk with the knowledgeable staff about Christian Science.
