John - Sunday School Superintendent

 What a great job, to love kids and their families! Each week I pray and ask, "God, what does the Sunday School need to be this week to meet the needs of our students and our community?"  We have an opportunity to look for and cherish the wonderful child of God in each of our students, to focus on that and to help them identify with this, through teaching the scriptures as explained to us in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. I have the privilege to serve and assist these wonderful, dedicated teachers.

 Zinnia - Sunday School Coordinator

I love working in the Sunday School because each Sunday is new, exciting, and filled with joy! From the littlest ones to the college kids – they all bring so much insight, love, and knowledge, that we have so much to learn from them.  It is also amazing to see these kids grow spiritually each Sunday.  Every week, I help get the Sunday School set up and ready for classes. I am constantly in touch with the teachers and students to ensure that they have a smooth Sunday School session.  Our Mother Church Sunday School is a big family of teachers, students, and volunteers who are committed and dedicated to teaching and learning more about Christian Science.  I warmly welcome you to join our family! 

Teachers:

David and Holly

David - I never thought of myself as much of a Sunday School teacher until I tried it, and I'm so glad I did! I've enjoyed teaching five classes over the years at the Mother Church.I have to say, I've learned so much. It's truly an amazing experience!

Holly - Teaching kids has always been a passion of mine and that's why I studied early childhood education at university. I was thrilled to be able to teach at the Mother Church Sunday School. It's a perfect way to combine two things I love - Christian Science and teaching children. I currently teach the first grade class, and I'm absolutely amazed at how receptive little ones are to Christian Science.

Susie 

Jesus encouraged all of us to become as little children (see Luke 18:3).  That's part of why I'm always so inspired by being in Sunday School.  

All the students I've ever had, from infants all the way up to college students, have taught me something.  There's nothing like enjoying the Bible and Science and Health together, exploring related ideas and questions, and supporting each other's progress.  The inspiration, growth, and healing that comes from learning more about God together is incomparable and invaluable.  I would recommend Sunday School to anyone!

Mark 

I love teaching because, when well done, it is weekly demonstration of one of the most powerful principles Mrs. Eddy gave us: "Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need." At the Last Supper, Jesus broke bread and gave it to all his disciples. Mrs. Eddy explained this as Jesus feeding his disciples spiritually, embracing them in a boundless Love that would inspire the rest of their lives. We strive to do the same thing every Sunday morning. We remove ourselves from the world and feed on the Word together. We fill up to the brim on the Christ spirit so when we go out into the world, we are perhaps a little more prepared to break that spiritual bread with everyone we know, lifting ourselves – and them – higher. With that divine Love at the center of our lives – as our rock – we can do amazing things, and Sunday School is witness of that. 

Lark

I grew up in Virginia, Bangladesh, Florida, and Uruguay—probably only my brothers and I can claim that combination! I’m still interested in the whole world, and love getting my news from The Christian Science Monitor.
Why does teaching Sunday School mean so much to me? Probably the most basic reason is that I have loved learning about God, the Scriptures, and Christian Science my whole life, so it’s a joy to share what I have understood and experienced with other people and learn more from them. A friend and teacher once pointed out to me that when we kindle or tend a campfire to help others, the warmth and glow is reflected back to bless us, too.Teaching Sunday School is deeply satisfying.

Dave 

 I have always loved working with children, and for years was a summer camp counselor.  However, by profession, I am a writer/editor/historian.  We never stop progressing, but the childhood and teen years are especially special in terms of individual growth.  As I tell my own son, Sunday School is an opportunity to learn the truths necessary for being happy and good.  It's the most important hour of the week.  It is a joy to be part of this for children coming to The Mother Church. My favorite Sunday School moments have been times in the nursery when, together with a child who is missing his or her parents, we've discovered the love God has for each of his children, and that we can be joyous, and never in despair. 

Julia 

I feel so blessed that I was able to go to a Christian Science Sunday School when I was a child. I had so many wonderful teachers and I still remember lots of things that I learned during that time. When I was just 19 I left my home country, Germany, and I moved to the UK all by myself. I was very homesick and I found it very difficult to adjust to my new situation.   But when I entered the Sunday School and met my new teacher I found out that she was also from Germany and I immediately felt like home. I hope I will also make a difference in my student’s life and that they remember lots of things from our classes together. Being a Sunday School teacher to me is sharing all the good that I have received and I am very grateful for this opportunity.

Mark

Maybe the biggest reason I love to be involved in Sunday School is because I'm a "satisfied client." From around age 3 to age 20, Christian Science Sunday School was there for me, wherever I lived and whatever stage I was going through. As a youngster, I found there were adults who cared about helping me learn Bible stories. As I got into middle-school years, I saw how my teachers were putting prayer into practice in their own lives. And even during a time in high school when I didn't care to show up, I knew there were teachers there who cared about me and were giving of their love, joy, and inspiration. I got back into Sunday School when I went to college, and found it to be a rock of support. I think this kind of spiritual education is the most important foundation for life -- leading to many other progressive steps.

Sancy

What I love about Sunday School is the proof of God’s
tender care for His children.  After praying in support of
Sunday School I was given the opportunity to become an
online Sunday School teacher. Each week I am ever so humbled by the thoughtfulness and spiritual clarity of these young students of the Christ Science.  The world is blessed, blessed, blessed by the out reach of The Mother Church. We have students in Europe, the Middle East and Asia all contributing prayerfully to world peace and well-being. (Sancy teaches from SE Australia)

Kevin

I am life-long Christian Scientist, a Journal-listed Christian Science practitioner, and a lawyer for The Mother Church.  I love serving the Church in many ways, especially as a Sunday School teacher.  As a former Sunday School student and camp counselor, I have always loved the inspiration, enthusiasm, and joy that come from the discussions young people have about Christian Science.  Sunday School is a great place to have those discussions and learn more about God, the truths in the Bible and Science and Health, and how to apply this understanding to everyday situations like school and family. I am ever grateful that Mary Baker Eddy made a provision in our Church’s Manual (Article XX) for Sunday School, along with a roadmap for its lessons, beginning with the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer and its Spiritual Interpretation, Christ Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and questions and answers about the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons.