Guide to hosting lectures

Audience types
Lectures on Christian Science are held for a wide variety of audiences. Find out more about the many options available. more
FAQ about lectures
Here you can find the answers to the questions most frequently asked by lecture committees. Everything from how to get an image of Science and Health to use on your flier to how to update your lecture details for publication on the Web and in the periodicals. more
Checklist for planning a general audience lecture
Whether you’re new to the lecture committee or a veteran, this checklist is a helpful tool to keep track of tasks. more
Lecture application form
Here you can find a print or e-mail version of the lecture application form. more
Support services (pdf)
Questions about publicity, lectures, media? Find out how the Board of Lectureship staff can assist you. pdf
Lecture preparatory meetings
A lecture is not a stand-alone event. It is an opportunity to support the healing activity of the entire branch church. A lecture preparatory meeting is also part of that activity. Here are some comments from members about lecture preparatory meetings. “This was an invigorating influence for our church!” more
Publicity for your lecture
Branches have found that publicity and advertising are effective ways to bring newcomers to their lectures. The most important piece of your publicity plan is your metaphysical support. Your prayerful support of the message in your publicity materials is essential. more
Advertising your lecture
Advertising is paid media exposure—for example, a flier for your lecture inserted into the newspaper. An advertising plan helps to ensure that those who may want to attend the lecture know when and where the event will be. more
Downloadable materials
Need to print off lecture planning materials, samples, or templates? This page provides the lecture planning documents in a PDF format to download in a variety of languages as well as sample/template publicity and advertising materials. more

