Women of History
Untold stories of women with many different connections to Christian Science.
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: Effie Andrews
Meet a woman who helped establish Christian Science in New York City.
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.
Women of History: Mary Burt Messer
Read the untold story of a woman who sought to bridge the worlds of sociology and Christian Science.