Women of History
Untold stories of women with many different connections to Christian Science.
Women of History: Marcella Craft
Learn about this famous operatic soprano who was one of The Mother Church’s first soloists.
Women of History: Clara Shannon
Meet one of Mary Baker Eddy’s closest companions for many years.
Women of History: Mary Burt Messer
Read the untold story of a woman who sought to bridge the worlds of sociology and Christian Science.
Women of History: Catherine Anwandter
Read about Latin America’s first teacher of Christian Science.
Women of History: Martha Matilda Harper
Meet a Christian Scientist who brought innovation to the hair care industry.
Women of History: Ruth Barrett Phelps
Meet The Mother Church’s longest-serving organist.
Women of History: Marietta Webb
Meet one of the first African Americans to be listed as a Christian Science healer.
Women of History: Florence E. Boynton
Meet a woman who nurtured Japan’s fledgling Christian Science field.
Women of History: Jean Stapleton
Read about a well-known actress who was full of talent—and faith. Audio and video links included.
Women of History: Violet Hay
Meet a celebrated hymn writer who was also South Africa’s first teacher of Christian Science (audio excerpt and reminiscence included).
Women of History: Countess Dorothy von Moltke
Meet a woman who helped introduce Christian Science to German-speaking people, including the first translation of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Women of History: Margaret Matters
Read the untold story of the first woman to chair the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
Women of History: Antoinette Perry
Meet the woman whose support of American theater inspired the Tony awards.
Women of History: Helen Paul
Read the untold story of a dedicated Christian Scientist who helped advance the cause of women’s and human rights.
Women of History: Sarah Jane Clark
Meet a pioneering woman who helped expand Christian Science in Ohio and western New York.
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