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Did Eddy ask that one of her hymns be sung weekly?

Feb 11, 2020

Read the latest research on this frequently asked question.

Dec 18, 2019

See her comments on this aspect of the Sunday Church service.

Dec 12, 2019

Find out about these wartime requests.

Sep 9, 2019

Here’s what we know about the 26 topics and their arrangement.

Jul 8, 2019

Here’s background on Mary Baker Eddy’s first publication following Science and Health.

Jun 10, 2019

Read up on a question of debate that dates to the 1930s.

May 10, 2019

Find out about this name and how it evolved.

Apr 8, 2019

Read about her exposure to the Lutheran theologian’s ideas.

Mar 8, 2019

Find out what led to publication of the first issue in 1883.

Jan 28, 2019

Find out about Washington’s engagement with Christian Science.

Oct 6, 2022

Read how she dealt with challenges to her own, and others’, emotional and social well-being.

Aug 30, 2022

Read how she advised Christian Scientists to approach climatic conditions of various kinds, including their impact on physical well-being.

Aug 22, 2022

Learn about a number of examples that our research has revealed.

Aug 8, 2022

Here’s background on a controversial figure whose teachings were based on interpretations of Christian Science.

Jun 21, 2022

Read our research on this By-Law about teaching and practicing Christian Science.