BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The First Church of Christ, Scientist announced that Lyle R. Young, of Ottawa, Ontario, has been elected to its Board of Directors, overseeing the Christian Science Church, based in Boston.

Lyle is a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing, devoted to helping people overcome all forms of limitation through prayer. He has lectured and given workshops on Christian Science in 35 countries, in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. He’s also been an avid contributor to the Church’s magazines, and a contributor to Canadian newspapers in his role as a media representative on behalf of Christian Science in Canada. For five years he was also Secretary-Treasurer of the Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care.
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BOSTON, June 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The First Church of Christ, Scientist announced Fujiko Signs will take the helm as President for the upcoming year. The office of President is an annual appointment by The Christian Science Board of Directors. Mrs. Signs, a native of Tokyo, is the church’s first Japanese president – an appointment that reflects the church’s global reach. read

BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Christian Science Church named Russ Gerber, CSB, the Manager of Committees on Publication for the Christian Science Church. In this role, Gerber oversees the church's media and legislative affairs, and will often serve as church spokesman.

The Committee on Publication is primarily responsible for correcting misinformation on Christian Science. As Manager of this office, Gerber will guide the church's 135 representatives located throughout the world as they engage with journalists and with federal, state and local lawmakers.
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BOSTON, July 20, 2010 - The Christian Science Board of Directors at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, today released a Draft Project Plan (large pdf)for the Christian Science Plaza in Boston. The Church has been in the Boston community for over 130 years. “The Church is proud to be part of Boston's progressive vision and noble history,” said Mary Trammell, Chair of the Board of Directors, “and to continue a tradition of contributing to this City's beauty, inspiration, and progress. We wish to express our deep gratitude to the many citizens, public officials, and professionals who helped develop this plan to revitalize the Plaza.” read

Theme of meeting drawn from stories that have changed lives

BOSTON, June 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Members of The First Church of Christ, Scientist from all over the world will gather in Boston on Monday for the Church’s annual meeting. Anyone not present in person can share in the event via live webcast at christianscience.com. read