Women of History
Untold stories of women with many different connections to Christian Science.

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: Vida Goldstein
Meet an Australian suffragist who became a longtime Christian Science healer.

Women of History: Miyo Matsukata
Meet a woman who was instrumental in establishing Christian Science in Japan.

Women of History: Caroline Noyes
Read about a woman who helped establish the Christian Science movement in Chicago.

Women of History: Janet Horton
Read about the first woman to enter the military chaplaincy as a Christian Scientist.

Women of History: Lucy Hays Reynolds
Read about a prolific writer on Christian Science healing.

Women of History: Sibyl Wilbur
Meet one of Eddy’s earliest biographers.

Women of History: Fanny McNeil Potter
Meet a loyal cousin who supported Eddy’s work solely “for love’s sake.”

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.

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.