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10/05/2026

NEW: The Mary Baker Eddy Library is often asked to verify accounts of Christian Science healing involving Eddy and her teachings. She had a consistent record of healing others, and she also experienced a number of prayer-based healings.

In our latest “Ask a Researcher” article, read examples of times when the church founder was helped by the prayer-based system she taught: https://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/research/what-were-some-of-mary-baker-eddys-own-healings/

📷©: Mary Baker Eddy, Retrospection and Introspection (Boston: The Christian Science Board of Directors), 24.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Final call to register for the 2026 College Summit! You will explore the theme “That they all may be one” (John 17:21), while connecting with Christian Science peers.

Where: Principia College, Elsah, Illinois

When: Oct. 23–25, 2026

This summit is open to college students and professors, recent graduates, and high school juniors and seniors. Transportation from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, housing, and financial aid are available.

Lodging registration closes October 12. General registration closes October 23.

Learn more at christianscience.com/summits

📷©️: The First Church of Christ, Scientist

10/02/2026

in 1892, Mary Baker Eddy reorganized the church that she originally founded thirteen years earlier. Among other important reasons, she knew she needed to put her church on more solid footing for the future.

Learn more about the history of how the reorganization came about in an article on our site at https://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/research/why-did-mary-baker-eddy-disorganize-her-church-in-1889/.

📷©: Mary Baker Eddy, 1891. Photo by S.A. Bowers. P00015.

08/08/2026

Many of us know the first commandment given by Moses, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” What does this mean for us? Well, it gives us guidance for our lives. If obeyed, it brings complete freedom and great peace. “To us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him.” I Corinthians 8:6. This week’s Christian Science Bible Lesson provides deep insights into the first commandment. “Jesus taught but one God, one Spirit, who makes man in the image and likeness of Himself, — of Spirit, not of matter. If the disciple is advancing spiritually, he is striving to enter in. He constantly turns away from material sense, and looks towards the imperishable things of Spirit. Every step towards goodness is a departure from materiality, and is a tendency towards God, Spirit. Man is tributary to God, Spirit, and to nothing else.”

Learn more about the oneness of God in this week’s Bible Lesson at the Christian Science Reading Room, 14 SW Nye St in Newport, open Monday through Thursday 11:30 to 1:30 pm, or hear it read aloud Sunday mornings at church services at 10 am at Christian Science Society at the same location. You will be inspired by what you learn. The Lesson is based on thoughtfully selected passages from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit our website at cssnewport.org.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

🌿One of our Christian Science nurses shared this reflection after caring for a patient this week:

"I have realized that one of my main metaphysical duties as a Christian Science nurse is to be a witness of God's presence with my work.

Yesterday I witnessed a patient respond gracefully to Christian Science treatment with profound grace as they emerged from a sense of confusion into great peace. As the day progressed, that peace unfolded into balance and poise. Their thought cleared into an awareness of who and where they were. They enjoyed their evening meal and walked with me to participate in an activity with others.

Today, the restoration is quite normal."

What a beautiful reminder that Christian Science nursing isn't about trying to make healing happen. It is about faithfully witnessing God's presence and supporting each individual as they respond to divine Love.

Every day at The Leaves, our Christian Science nurses have the privilege of standing beside patients with compassion, spiritual expectancy, and confidence in God's ever-present care.

08/04/2026

Join us for the 2026 College Summit where we will explore the theme “That they all may be one” (John 17:21), while connecting with Christian Science peers.

Where: Principia College, Elsah, Illinois

When: Oct. 23–25, 2026

This summit is open to college students and professors, recent graduates, and high school juniors and seniors. Transportation from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, housing, and financial aid are available.

Learn more and register at christianscience.com/summits

📷©️: The First Church of Christ, Scientist