What's going on? 

Aside from regular Sunday and Wednesday Church services, Sunday School, Reading Room events and Church tours, The Mother Church hosts a variety of activities. Check the events calendar for a complete listing.

Two Upcoming Lectures with Betty O'Neal, CS 

April 24 at The Mother Church Original, Noon: The healing power of gratitude
April 22 at Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association, 2:30 p.m.: Prayer that heals, protects, & restores

About Betty O’Neal: Betty Jean O’Neal has been a practitioner of Christian Science healing for over 30 years. She rejoices in helping others find peace and fulfillment in their lives through prayer. She lives in Lynn, Massachusetts, and is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Boston Marathon

Best Wishes to All the 2012 Boston Marathon Participants 

April 16 is Patriot's Day, and the day of our 116th annual Boston Marathon. We'd like to offer our support and an inspirational quote to all the participants for contemplation: 
Let us run with patience the race that is set before us.
-Hebrews 12:1, Bible (King James Version) 

First Night

First Night is a regular event on December 31, where organization across Boston sponsor programs for a wide variety of audiences.  Here's a link to the official page for First Night.  To see what's happening on the Christian Science Plaza on this day, visit events hosted at The Mother Church.

Public talks about Christian Science

These events cover a variety of public topics and show how the teachings of Christian Science bring healing and regeneration to you, your friends and community, businesses, governments, and more.  The ideas shared enrich lives regardless of religious affiliations and help you understand how you can use the truths of Christian Science to bless and be blessed. more information

Organ recitals and chiming concerts

Organ recitals and chiming concerts happen regularly throughout the year.  more information

Opening Our Doors

This free arts and cultural event, sponsored by Fenway Alliance, happens each fall.  The past few years, it has officially kicked off at 10:00 a.m. at the Christian Science Plaza.  Throughout the afternoon and all around the Fenway area, Fenway Alliance and 30 additional community partners host events, workshops, performances.  Here are some of the events hosted by The Mother Church.

Thanksgiving service

Every Thanksgiving day, you can join the online congregation of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, MA, USA.  You'll find a friendly greeting, music, singing, reading the Thanksgiving Proclamation of the President of the United States, a Scriptural reading, prayer, a Thanksgiving Bible Lesson from our pastor, theBible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy and testimonies of gratitude appropriate for the occasion.  There is an organ prelude and postlude, plus an online church lobby which will be open for 15 minutes after the meeting.