“Philanthropy is…

…loving, ameliorative, revolutionary; it wakens lofty desires, new possibilities, achievements, and energies; it lays the axe at the root of the tree that bringeth not forth good fruit; it touches thought to spiritual issues, systematizes action, and insures success; it starts the wheels of right reason, revelation, justice, and mercy; it unselfs men and pushes on the ages.”

—Mary Baker Eddy, Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, page 287:14.

Generous gifts from our friends and members supporting the core activities of The Mother Church provide, on average, thirty percent of the operating expenses of the Church.