Can prayer be scientific? - Christian Science

What is Christian Science?

Overview

Discover the heart of what Christian Science is, and how it could be useful to you in your everyday life.

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Beliefs and teachings

Summary of the essential tenets of Christian Science.

The Bible

The foundation for the theology and practice of Christian Science.

Mary Baker Eddy

Learn about the Founder and Discoverer of Christian Science.

The Christian Science Pastor

Our global pastor is the Word of God — the Bible and Science and Health.

Christian healing today

Overview

Resources that can help you explore the practicality of healing today.

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How can I be healed?

Ideas explaining how people apply Christian Science and experience healing.

Membership in The Mother Church

Learn how to apply for membership or update your information.

Daily Lift

Hear a podcast every weekday that shares a brief, inspiring idea.

Christian Science lectures

Public talks that explore Christian Science.

Primary class instruction

Information for those wanting to learn more about this 2 week course.

Christian Science Practitioners

Individuals available to help others find healing.

Christian Science Nurses

Provide practical care for those relying on Christian Science for healing.

Praying for our world and ourselves

Resources to help everyone pray about the urgent issues that affect us all.

Publications and activities

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Explore publications and activities that inform and deepen your understanding of spiritual healing.

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Read The Bible (KJV)

Read the foundation for the theology and practice of Christian Science.

Read Science and Health

Read the textbook of Christian Science by Mary Baker Eddy.

Bible Lessons

Sample a key component of Christian Science study.

Church services

Visit Sunday worship services and Wednesday testimony meetings.

Christian Science Reading Rooms

Where visitors can ask questions and explore Christian Science resources.

Christian Science Audio

Listen to Christian Science study resources, church services, podcasts, and music.

Online magazines

The homepage for Christian Science magazines.

Concord

An online research tool for exploring the Bible and writings of Mary Baker Eddy.

Christian Science Hymnal

The Christian Science Monitor

The homepage of this news organization — respectful and respected news since 1908.

Magazine subscriptions

Additional publications

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Youth

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Find resources by age group or for students, parents, and Sunday School teachers.

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What is Sunday School?

Where young people 19 and younger are taught the Bible and its key teachings.

Sunday School Teachers

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Young Adult

Articles by topic, and perspectives on church.

Teens

Articles for teens by topic and perspectives on Sunday School.

Preteens

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Children

Audio, video, and article collections.

College and university organizations (CSO)

What CSOs do and how to find them.

Summits

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Find us

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Visit The Mother Church

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Visit the Christian Science Plaza

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Caryl Farkas

Caryl Emra Farkas CSB

Caryl Farkas is a Christian Science practitioner and teacher