Opening Our Doors on the Christian Science Plaza
Monday, October 14
10a.m.-4p.m.
Join us on the Christian Science Plaza for Opening Our Doors, a day of free art and cultural experiences in the Fenway Cultural District presented by the Fenway Alliance.
Kids! Be sure to pick up your passport at the welcome table to guide you through the Christian Science Plaza when you arrive—and don’t forget to get your passport stamped at each activity station!
Schedule of Events:
10:00-11:15 a.m.
Opening ceremonies for Opening Our Doors
Christian Science Plaza near 235 Huntington Avenue
11:30-12:00 noon
Youth organ demonstration by Stephen Loher, Assistant Organist of The Mother Church
The Mother Church Extension
250 Massachusetts Avenue
12:30-1:00 p.m.
Children's storytime + crafts — in Spanish
Christian Science Reading Room
(one block off of the Christian Science Plaza at 194 Massachusetts Ave)
1:00-1:30 p.m.
Children's storytime + crafts — in English
Christian Science Reading Room
(one block off of the Christian Science Plaza at 194 Massachusetts Ave)
1:00-1:30 p.m.
Organ concert with Bryan Ashley, Organist of The Mother Church
The Mother Church Extension
250 Massachusetts Avenue
Program:
Praeludium in D BuxWV 139—Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
Sarabande (in Modo Elegiaco)—Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
Cantabile No. 2 "For you"—Enrico Pasini (1937-2022)
Choral No. 3 in A minor—César Franck (1822-1890)
1:45–2:30 p.m.
Guided tour of The Mother Church and the Christian Science Sunday School
The Mother Church Extension
250 Massachusetts Avenue
All Day Events
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free admission and walkthrough: How Do You See the World? experience + Mapparium™ globe
Christian Science Publishing House
210 Massachusetts Avenue
Scavenger hunt and bracelet-making with The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Christian Science Publishing House
210 Massachusetts Avenue
Children’s activities and 30% off children’s books and products at the Christian Science Reading Room
Christian Science Reading Room
194 Massachusetts Ave
