Reading Room

A Reading Room is a combination bookstore, library, and study room, where the public has free access to books and periodicals published or sold by The Christian Science Publishing Society, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, The Christian Science Monitor, and all of the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, including Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.  

A Reading Room also maintains a wide selection of Bibles and Bible study books, as well as a number of other audio-visual and print publications on Christian Science.  It is staffed by members of our church who can help those interested in learning more about the Bible and Christian Science.  

All are welcome to use the Reading Room.

Click here to find a Reading Room near you.

Practitioners

Anyone seeking healing and spiritual growth through prayer may contact a Christian Science practitioner for help. They can also answer help answer questions about Christian Science.  Practitioners are dedicated and experienced Christian Scientists who devote their full time on a professional basis to the healing ministry of Christian Science. 

A list of practitioners worldwide may be found in The Christian Science Journal, a monthly publication available at any Reading Room.

Class Instruction

To explore Christian Science in depth, you may want to consider taking a course of instruction from an authorized Christian Science teacher.  Consult The Christian Science Journal or  The Herald of Christian Science for listings of teachers.

Visiting Nurse Service

Christian Science visiting nurses are experienced Christian Scientists who have been trained to provide all kinds of in-home, non-medical physical care for those relying on spiritual means for healing. He or she is an experienced Christian Scientist prepared to provide skillful physical care and spiritual reassurance consistent with the theology of Christian Science. Christian Science nursing does not include any form of medical treatment, such as diagnosing, drugs, or therapy.

Their services include:

• Cleansing and bandaging wounds

• Baths, shampoos, and nail care

• Nutrition guidance and assistance

• Daily care

• Quick response to emergency calls

• Assistance in locating:

  • Private-duty nurses

  • Care facilities

  • Home Assistants

Care Facility

Christian Science Nursing Care Facilities provide for the human needs (nursing services and facilities, as appropriate) of individuals while they are seeking healing through reliance on Christian Science.

In Southern California:

Broadview/Shelt'ring Wing Christian Science Nursing Care
4570 Griffin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-9174  ~  fax (323) 441-1321

Sunland Home Foundation, Inc.
691 Sparta Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-2976  ~  fax (760) 944-1460

Committees on Publication

Committees on Publication are members of The Mother Church (The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston) throughout the world who are appointed to provide accurate information about Christian Science to the public—including the media, educators, and legislators. Anyone may contact the Committee for his or her jurisdiction (state, province, or country) by phone, fax, or e-mail.  

Click here to find the Committee near you, 

or telephone (800) 450-8950   /   (617) 450-3353 outside U.S..

Chaplains

Christian Science chaplains regularly conduct services at local penal institutions and provide free Christian Science literature to inmates. Chaplains are also available for one-on-one visits with inmates and to provide prayerful support as requested. Schedules of services and information on contacting a chaplain may be obtained from the warden of an institution.

Christian Science Organizations on Campus

Christian Science Organizations on College Campuses are formed by and for students throughout the United States. These groups usually hold weekly inspirational meetings, as well as provide various opportunities to meet other Christian Scientists. (In addition, some Organizations maintain houses in which students can live with other Christian Scientists.)  Each Organization has the support of a local Christian Science church and usually at least one non-student adviser.

Click here to find a Christian Science Organization,

or telephone (800) 288-7155 ext. 3461   /   (617) 450-3461 outside the U.S.