The Structure

The First Church of Christ, Scientist is in Boston, Massachusetts (also known as The Mother Church) is governed by the Church Manual written by Mrs. Eddy throughout the latter half of her life. The Manual calls for a self-perpetuating five member Board of Directors to conduct the business of the Church. Included in the church structure is the Board of Education, Board of Lectureship, Board of Trustees, and the Committee on Publication; and under the government of the Board of Trustees is the Christian Science Publishing Society.

The Mother Church has “branches” or churches throughout the world in numerous countries.Each branch church is democratically run by the local members. The by-laws vary according to the needs of the individual branches and each church maintains a Christian Science Reading Room, offers a Christian Science lecture to the community annually, has a Sunday school, and a Sunday service as well as a Wednesday testimony meeting. To locate a church near you please click here.

To locate the Christian Science Society in Lubbock please see www.christiansciencelubbock.com for current information.