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Faces of Change

Interactive stories highlight profiles of people around the world making a difference in their communities. Each story from the pages of The Christian Science Monitor highlights universal qualities that nurture progress, including hope, resilience, joy, gratitude, compassion, generosity, courage, and forgiveness.

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A Record of Healing

Read examples of documented, first-person accounts of the practical impact of prayer—some of the tens of thousands of healing experiences published to date by The Christian Science Publishing Society.

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College Summit 2026

October 23-25, 2026 Principia College, Elsah, Illinois 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, IL 62028 "that they all may be one" – John 17:21  For university students, recent graduates, professors, and high school juniors and seniors. Registration Registration is required in order to attend the summit.

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Greater NYC 20s/30s Summit

Greater NYC 20s/30s Summit Saturday, October 3, 2026 First Church of Christ, Scientist, Greenwich 11 Park Pl, Greenwich, CT 06830 Now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light  – Ephesians 5:8 Explore how Christian Science can support us in every aspect of our lives and enable us to have a healing impact in the world around us.  For young adults in their 20s and 30s. Registration The summit is free to attend.

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Christian Science brochure

“What is Christian Science?” brochure

This brochure provides basic information about the theology and practice of Christian Science and the activities of The First Church of Christ, Scientist and its publications. It can be downloaded, printed, and shared with others.

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College Permission and Release of Liability

In consideration of my participation in youth events, initiated by the College Students’ Christian Science Organization at Principia College (the “Committee”) and sponsored by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, MA (“The Church”), and on behalf of myself (or my minor): I agree to indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Principia College, The Church, and the Church’s affiliates, directors, trustees, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, the “Church Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, and liability of every kind and nature, including for negligence and reasonable attorneys fees, that are asserted against or incurred by any of the Church Parties on account of injury or damage to person or property, caused by my (or my minor’s) acts or omissions or suffered by me (or my minor teen) as a result of my (or my minor’s) participation in activities, housing, transportation, and ride-sharing connected with the Christian Science College Summit 2026 (the Event). The above indemnification obligation shall not apply to the extent of any liability caused by the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of any of the Church Parties.

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College Event Photo and Video Agreement

By participating in the College Summit (the “Event”), initiated by the College Students’ Christian Science Organization at Principia (the “Committee”), and sponsored by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, MA (“The Mother Church”), you agree and give your consent to the terms below which is necessary for The Mother Church to document the Event in photographs, audio/video recordings, and still images that may capture your (or your minor’s) recognizable name, likeness, image, voice, statements, and other personal features (“Persona”), including in close-up and background images of people, groups of people, or video interviews. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or legal guardian must consent on your behalf.

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Australia Summit 2026

November 13–14, 2026 Sofitel Brisbane Central 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Love, healing, unity “Forget self in laboring for mankind; then will you woo the weary wanderer to your door, win the pilgrim and stranger to your church, and find access to the heart of humanity.” – Miscellaneous Writings 1883–1896 , Mary Baker Eddy, p. 155:7 All ages welcome.

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