Women of History
Untold stories of women with many different connections to Christian Science.
Women of History: Lulu Knight
Learn about the first African American teacher of Christian Science.
Women of History: Lilian Whiting
Meet a journalist who admired Mary Baker Eddy and became her friend.
Women of History: Sue Ella Bradshaw
Learn about the first Christian Science practitioner and teacher on the U.S. West Coast.
Women of History: Rachel Crane Mather
Read about an early advocate for young African Americans, who also corresponded with Mary Baker Eddy.
Women of History: Katherine Fanning
Learn the story of the first woman to run an international newspaper.
Women of History: Julia Bartlett
Read about one of Eddy’s longest-serving helpers.
Women of History: Maria Louise Baum
Meet the author of seven well-known Christian Science hymns.
Women of History: Willa Cather
Why did this New York journalist move to Boston late in 1906?
Women of History: Charlotte Saikowski
Read about this highly esteemed Christian Science Monitor journalist.
Women of History: Sarah Pike Conger
Read about a Christian Scientist who worked for peace during the Boxer Rebellion.
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.
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