Members of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, MA, USA, come from more than 130 countries and all walks of life. People may also join one of the "branch" churches, societies, or informal groups in over 70 countries in the world (search for a church using the directory).
You don't have to be a member or attend church to practice Christian Science and be benefited by it, but there are many reasons why people from around the globe have chosen to become members.
The members of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, are a global family committed to practicing the compassionate, healing, transforming Christianity taught by Jesus. We hope you’ll get to know us, explore, ask questions, and find out more about our worldwide Church and its many activities.
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Map of branch churches outside the US
"I am a member of The Mother Church because it unites me with people from all over the world in the healing ministry."
Adela Vickers-Hughes-Elwood, Australia
"I'm grateful to be united with a worldwide Church of healers."
Daniel Otieno Okello-Kenya
"For me, it has given a firmer rock to stand on in my life outside of church as well."
Roger Gordon-United States
The Mother Church
Even if you live far away from any other Christian Scientists or branches of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, you can still join The Mother Church, global headquarters for the Church of Christ, Scientist.
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How to become a member of The Mother Church
Even if you live far away from any other Christian Scientists or branches of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, you can still join The Mother Church, global headquarters for the Church of Christ, Scientist.
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What are these talks about?
Public talks on Christian Science cover a variety of personal, health, community, and global topics and show how the teachings of Christian Science bring healing and regeneration to both individuals and communities.
CHURCH. The structure of Truth and Love; whatever rests upon and proceeds from divine Principle.
Mary Baker Eddy
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures
