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Copyright Guidelines for Branches Holding Hybrid Services in the US

Contents Definitions Purpose Behind Hybrid Services Personal Privacy Issues Related to Wednesday Hybrid Services Recording Services in Audio or Video Considerations Outside the US, Including Use of Songs and Recordings Why the “Religious Service” Exemption under US law only goes so far Identifying Copyrighted Works in Services Bibles Translations of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Quarterly ® Bible Lessons Songs (words and music) and Recordings Bibles Translations of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Quarterly ® Bible Lessons Songs (words and music) and Recordings Last updated May 19, 2023 Please review these Guidelines periodically for updates. The “last updated” date can be found at the top of the page.

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Music Licensing Guidelines for Hybrid Services in the US

Contents Free Resources Licensing Songs And Recordings For Hybrid Services in the US Owners Have These Rights in Songs and Recordings in the US Licenses Needed to Hold Hybrid Services in the US Performing Rights Organizations in the US Private Music Licensing Companies in the US ONE LICENSE Christian Copyright Licensing International (“CCLI”) Christian Copyright Solutions (“CCS”) How The Mother Church handles Song rights for its Hybrid Services Platform options in the US Branch website Zoom, and possibly other conferencing platforms Social Media YouTube Facebook Editing Words Copyright in Translated Hymn Words Copying Song Words to Share in Services Using Copyrighted Recordings Attribution and Copyright Notice Information Songs other than Hymns Contact Us Last updated April 19, 2023 This is the second part of the Copyright Guidelines for Branches Holding Hybrid Services , which should be read before continuing. Capitalized terms not defined below are defined in the Legal Guidelines.

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Regarding privacy law

This information is not offered or intended as legal advice. Seek the advice of a qualified legal professional to help you with specific questions you may have about how data protection laws impact your church services, lectures, and other activities sponsored by your Branch.

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Hymn Owner Index

Last updated May 19, 2023 The information in this Hymn Owner Index is not guaranteed to be comprehensive or accurate and is not offered or intended as legal advice. The information provided here and in the Index spreadsheet may change, since it will be updated with new information as it becomes available. Introduction This introduction is intended to help readers make use of this Hymn Owner Index (“Index”).

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Strengthening connections to church

This guide is meant to spark thought and conversation about the purpose and value of church in our lives and communities. Wherever you are in your relation to church, start exploring on your own or with others.

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Stories of strengthening connections to church

Trust leads to belonging Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Berlin, Germany Members share how they see the value of trusting children as an integral and contributing part of their church in a way that fostered a sense of belonging. What are you learning in your church community? SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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Share your experience

As we explore church, we will find ways that it meets our needs, the community’s needs, and the world’s needs. We will also find ways to contribute and to encourage others’ contributions.

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Local Boston events

Explore what’s happening at the Christian Science Plaza The First Church of Christ, Scientist hosts a variety of local events throughout the year at the Christian Science Plaza. Events are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

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Hymn Sing

Watch the recording of the Annual Meeting 2026 Hymn Sing.

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