What should I expect when I attend a Christian Science service? Whether you are able to attend in person or online you will find that the order of service is the same in all services. This is unique to Christian Science and due to the Founder, Mary Baker Eddy, setting up the Lesson-Sermon topics each week. The first and second Readers will read from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook. These two books will correlate on the subject of the sermon. Included in the Sunday service is a scriptural selection, silent prayer, the Lord’s Prayer with its spiritual interpretation as found on page 16 of Science and Health, notices, three hymns, a solo, collection, all concluded with the reading of the Scientific Statement of Being (SH pg 468), and a benediction. All services last about 1 hour. And, of course, you will be warmly welcomed and can expect a small group of loving people seeking just what you’re looking for, as well.

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Where are branches and societies located? All over the world. You can simply look them up locally or online to find one close to you or across the globe.

What is the difference between a branch and a society? A branch has at least 16 original members + one practitioner. Although, today the branch may have shrunk in size and have less. A society has less than 16 original members and may not have a practitioner. The difference between the two, originally, was simply the number of original members and the practitioner.

What is the difference between the Sunday service and the Wednesday testimony meeting? The testimony meeting also includes three hymns, notices, and silent prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer, but if differs in the readings. The readings in these meetings are compiled by the local first Reader from the Bible and Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures. They are on various subjects often pertaining to world events, local issues that may need prayer attention, or more specific topics in Christian Science. During the latter half of the meeting attendees are invited to give a testimony, make a remark on Christian Science, or share an experience they’ve had due to their study of Christian Science. Sharing is voluntary. It’s a great place to learn how people practice the ideas of Christian Science in their lives.

Is there a Sunday school? This will depend on where you are attending. Many branches and societies are hosting online Sunday schools, some are not. Some are able to meeting in person. Your student will learn the principles of Christian Science in Sunday school, sing a couple of hymns, and have an experienced teacher guiding them in their understanding. They are welcome up to the age of twenty.