Christian Science Reading Room - Boston, Massachusetts

REPARATIONS DEBATE – The Christian Science Monitor has recently begun exploring efforts around the world to seek justice and restitution for communities subjected to historical harms.

Stop by to read the entire series in person and explore other Monitor issues.



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Our window display recently changed! This new collection centers around the theme “Free to be me.”

We have a variety of resources available in the Reading Room for thinking about your individuality from a spiritual basis.

Next time you come in, ask a librarian about these inspiring products.



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If you are looking for an uplifting way to spend your lunch break or evening, try attending The Mother Church’s Wednesday testimony meeting!

Each meeting includes passages on a current topic chosen from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Readings are followed by accounts of healing from around the world.

Join us in the Reading Room at 2pm at 184 Massachusetts Ave to listen to the online service.

The in-person Wednesday service will be held at 250 Massachusetts Avenue at 7:30pm.

http://christianscience.com/wednesday

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Three books, infinite inspiration. Três livros, inspiração infinita.

Read Unity of Good, Christian Healing, and The People's Idea of God in English and Portuguese in this newly revised collection.

Get it here!

Hours of operation and other store information can be found at the link in our bio.



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Join us today in person or online to read aloud the Bible Lesson. We meet every Friday at 2 p.m. ET.

To join virtually, visit our link in bio.

From this week's Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson:

"Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."

—Luke 12:32, King James Version



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Join us today for our weekly Christian Science Sentinel Watch podcast listening event, in person (184 Massachusetts Avenue) or online at 2 p.m. ET.

To join virtually, visit the link in our bio.

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Looking for a fun, educational event for your kids this summer?

Our neighbor, The Mary Baker Eddy Library, offers a free youth event series, One World, that introduces local kids to different nations around the globe through live performances, art projects, and book giveaways.

Join from 10am-1pm at the Christian Science Plaza on the following four Tuesdays:

🔹 July 11 - Mali
🔹 July 18 - Mexico
🔹July 18 - Morocco
🔹August 1 - the Philippines

Feel free to stop by the Reading Room for more youth resources while you’re here!

See the complete schedule for One World and register in advance: marybakereddylibrary.org/oneworld

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Triumph of Good—This collection of articles and accounts of healing sets out a wonderful promise for anyone facing difficulty: good always wins!

Purchase your copy in-store.

Hours of operation and other store information can be found at christianscience.com/TMCRRNow.



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Join us in person or online to read aloud the Bible Lesson today. We meet every Friday at 2 p.m. ET.

To join virtually, visit https://tinyurl.com/ys8a47e6.

From this week's Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson:

"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."

—Matthew 16:24, King James Version



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Join us today in person or online to read aloud the Bible Lesson today. We meet every Friday at 2 p.m. ET.

To join virtually, visit our link in bio.

From this week's Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson:

"Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need."

—Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 494



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After watching a solar eclipse together in 2013, Susan Murabana and her partner, Chu Owen, hatched a plan to share the night skies with Kenyan schoolchildren.

On this podcast episode of the “People Making a Difference,” learn about The Travelling Telescope, a company in Kenya that gives equal access to the skies for all Kenyans – and is inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify or at https://www.csmonitor.com/Podcasts/People-Making-a-Difference/csm_PMAD_ep_04.

Did you know that we carry current issues of the three Christian Science magazines?

Each magazine shares verified reports of healing, articles on timely topics, and other helpful resources. Stop by and check out the latest issues!

✨ Christian Science Sentinel, a weekly magazine published in English.

✨ The Christian Science Journal, a monthly magazine published in English.

✨ The Herald of Christian Science, a bi-monthly magazine in French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and other languages.

Store hours and other store information can be found at https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room.

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Heather Oakley Rippy founded Global Gardens in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in order to nurture children – to teach them about cooperation, critical thinking, confidence, and hope.

On this podcast episode of the “People Making a Difference,” learn about Global Gardens, a Tulsa, Oklahoma, organization that nurtures children--teaching them about cooperation, critical thinking, confidence, and hope.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify or at https://www.csmonitor.com/Podcasts/People-Making-a-Difference/csm_PMAD_ep_03.

Start your week off on the right foot by joining today’s 2pm ET reading of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount—a collection of his teachings found in the Gospel of Matthew.

Our in-person, daily 2pm ET activities are held will be held at 184 Massachusetts Avenue (our pop-up location). To join virtually, visit the link in our bio.



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Join us today in person or online to read the Bible Lesson aloud. We meet every Friday at 2 p.m. ET.

To join virtually, visit our link in bio.

From this week's Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson:

"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."

—John 8:12, King James Version



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Every Thursday night, Megan Cohen and other volunteers for her nonprofit, The Grace Project, go to the streets of Philadelphia to hand out food and water, clothing, and hygiene kits. Essentially, she’s going back to the same places where she lived on the streets.

On this podcast episode of the “People Making a Difference,” learn about Meg’s journey of redemption and hope, and her developing quest to “pay it forward.”

Listen here or on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify:
https://www.csmonitor.com/Podcasts/People-Making-a-Difference/csm_PMAD_ep_02.

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Listen to inspiring music at Pipes on the Plaza tomorrow in The Mother Church Extension at 12:15 p.m.!

Manuel Piazza, Interim Assistant Director of Music at Trinity Church Boston will play selections on The Mother Church organ, the ninth largest in the world.

Learn more about this free event at christianscience.com/organconcert.

Explore timeless lessons from the healing ministry of Jesus and his disciples. "Stories of Healing: Jesus and his Followers" includes:

🔹 44 healings by Jesus and his disciples
🔹 22 current-day Christian Science healings
🔹 Explanations, glossaries, maps, and essays
🔹 Written to be accessible for 8 to 12-year-olds

Stop by The Mother Church Reading Room to pick up your copy!

Store hours and additional information can be found at www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room.



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This month, in celebration of many local high school and college graduations, we are focused on the idea of "courage to go forward." If you have walked by our storefront recently, you may have noticed this is the theme of our window display!

Over the next few weeks on our social media accounts, we will share episodes of The Christian Science Monitor's “People Making a Difference.” a podcast about people who are, step by step, making a better world.
During a natural disaster, it can be hard to know how to help.

This woman had that same feeling, but then thought of collecting and sending sewing machines to affected areas--allowing those who had lost everything to support their families and their communities.

On this podcast episode of the “People Making a Difference,” learn how Margaret Jankowski took her idea, and has given away more than 3,000 second-hand sewing machines worldwide.

Listen here, or listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify: https://www.csmonitor.com/Podcasts/People-Making-a-Difference/csm_PMAD_ep_01

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✨At your local Christian Science Reading Room—Now available in 5 languages✨

These durable, richly illustrated board books make well-known Bible passages available to Sunday School students and very young children.

Visit The Mother Church Reading Room to purchase your copy.

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Find inspiration by hearing from people who've proven the power of God in their daily life through the study and practice of Christian Science.

Join us today for our weekly Christian Science Sentinel Watch listening event, in person (184 Massachusetts Avenue) or online at 2 p.m. ET.

To join virtually, visit christianscience.com/TMCRRNow.

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Looking for a mid-week refresh? Join The Mother Church’s Wednesday testimony meeting in person at 7:30 p.m. or at 2 p.m. ET online.

christianscience.com/wednesday or visit the link in our bio for more information.

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If you have walked past our store recently, these words may feel familiar. They come from Hymn 95 in the Christian Science Hymnal and are currently a part of our window display.

The Christian Science Hymnal (Hymns 1–429) is available in multiple formats, including a words-only edition (pictured).
Stop by The Mother Church Reading Room to find the format that works for you!

Reading Room hours of operation and other store information can be found at christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room?cmpd=FB.



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Boston locals—come discover how our relationship with God, infinite good, ends fear and leads the way forward.

This talk on Christian Science will be on Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in The Mother Church Extension by Alex Fischer, C.S., a Christian Science practitioner and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Feel free to invite your friends and families!

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The Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy are available in various formats. Stop by the Reading Room to find the format that works for you!

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Join us today in person or online to read aloud the Bible Lesson today. We meet every Friday at 2 p.m. ET.

To join virtually, visit our link in bio.

From this week's Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson:

"And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good."

—Genesis 1:31, King James Version



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You’re invited to a local talk on Christian Science, “Can spiritual perception bring healing?” by Alex Fischer C.S., a Christian Science practitioner and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

When: Thursday, May 11
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Mother Church Extension

Alex will share how universal healing precepts found in the Holy Bible are available for anyone (including you!) to understand and experience through the lens of Christian Science.

Feel free to invite your friends and families.

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This week, in the spirit of National Poetry Month and April School Vacation Week, we are highlighting one of our children's poetry books: "Shepherd, Show Me." This beautifully illustrated durable board book is ideal for very young readers.

Stop by our children's section to browse all children's books available and participate in fun in-store activities, such as puzzles and drawing.

More information at https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room.



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This month we’re exploring Boundless Light: Poems of Healing, a collection of uplifting poetry. The book includes 86 poems from authors sharing spiritual insights.

Stop by anytime this month to enjoy 20% off the book and write your own poetry in our writer’s nook. More information at https://www.christianscience.com/tmcrr.

Listen to inspiring music at Pipes on the Plaza tomorrow at The Mother Church Extension at 12:15 p.m.! Enjoy musical selections from Bryan Ashley, Organist at The Mother Church, as he plays on The Mother Church organ, the ninth largest in the world.

Learn more about this free event at christianscience.com/organconcert.

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Can poetry be healing? Join us today at 2pm to celebrate National Poetry Month, when we’ll be reading and discussing poems from Boundless Light: Poems of Healing, a collection of inspiring poems. We will also explore poetry from the writings of Mary Baker Eddy and the Bible.

Join us at 184 Massachusetts Avenue or online at https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room/what-s-going-on-now.

If you’re looking for fun activities for your child during April School Vacation Week:

- Stop by our children’s section to read books, put together puzzles, and draw.
- Join our neighbor, The Mary Baker Eddy Library, for a poetry workshop and craft activities on April 19th & 20th.
- Tour the How Do You See the World? experience with the Mapparium™ globe, free of charge, on April 19th & 20th.

Learn about these events happening on April 19th and 20th https://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/april-school-vacation-week/.

The Christian Science Reading Room hours can be found at https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room/visitor-information.

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Discover inspiration at The Mother Church’s Sunday services. You can join the 10am and 5pm in-person services or listen online at 10am.



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A comprehensive account of the early life of Mary Baker Eddy and her discovery of Christian Science. This new release of “The Years of Discovery,” the first volume of Robert Peel’s “Mary Baker Eddy,” features:

🔹Improved readability and ease of use
🔹References updated and corroborated
🔹Footnotes rather than endnotes
🔹New foreword, chronological outline and Baker family tree, archival image plates, an index, and a complete bibliography.

Available as a hardcover or eBook, and included in the Mary Baker Eddy biographies on JSH-Online. Visit our Reading Room to explore, purchase, and share with others.

www.christianscience.com/yearsofdiscovery.

Volumes two and three, “The Years of Trial” and “The Years of Authority,” are also being prepared in new editions.

Searching for some mid-week inspiration?Join The Mother Church’s Wednesday testimony meeting. Join in-person at 7:30pm or at 2pm for the online service.

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Join us in person or online to read the Bible Lesson today (and every Friday) at 2pm ET.

https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room/what-s-going-on-now

From this week's Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson:

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

—Philippians 4:13, KJV

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If you’re looking for a peaceful, quiet space for prayer and contemplation, you’re welcome to visit us. We are:

📚A safe place of spiritual support and even healing
📚People who love questions about Christian Science
📚A community spot with weekly events

https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room/visitor-information



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“I make strong demands on love, call for active witnesses to prove it, and noble sacrifices and grand achievements as its results.” (Miscellaneous Writings p. 250:16–18)

Stop by to read the rest of this article, “Love,” by Mary Baker Eddy, as well as other uplifting resources.

https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room



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"I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee."

—Isaiah 42:6, KJV

From this week's Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson. Read more at BibleLesson.com.

Christian Science

Join us in person or online to read more of the Bible Lesson today (and every Friday) at 2pm ET.

https://www.christianscience.com/tmcrrnow



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Boston locals–You are warmly invited to a festive, family-friendly event of Christmas joy and cheer on Sunday, December 4 . There will be singing, music, reading, crafts, and gifts for sale—and we will be in our new location. See you there!

Address: 184 Massachusetts Avenue (our new pop-up location)