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

Women of History: Emma Thompson
Read about a woman who worked faithfully to establish Christian Science in Minnesota.

Women of History: Cora Rigby
Read about a pioneer woman journalist for “The Christian Science Monitor.”

Women of History: Thelma Cazalet-Keir
Read about one of the first women elected to the British Parliament,

Women of History: Nelvia Ritchie
The second woman to serve on the Christian Science Board of Directors was well-travelled and had some interesting stories to tell.

Women of History: Helen Wood Bauman
This woman served the cause of Christian Science for decades and published thousands of articles and editorials.

Women of History: Violet Oakley
Violet Oakley (1874-1961) is now widely known for her talents as an illustrator, stained glass designer, manuscript illuminator, portrait painter, author, and speaker.

Women of History: Lady Victoria Murray
The early Christian Science movement included men and women from all walks of life—including British aristocrats. Although Lady Victoria Murray could have lived a life of privilege and leisure, she chose instead to make considerable sacrifices for the church that Mary Baker Eddy had recently established. And she became a central force for the growth of Christian Science in northern England.

Women of History: Clara Barton
Portrait of Clara Barton, circa 1904. Photo by J.E. Purdy. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, LC-USZ62-75827. I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and...

Women of History: Annie Knott
Read about a woman who helped break new ground in turn-of-the-century Christian healing.

Women of History: Susan B. Anthony
Read about her regard for Christian Science and its discoverer.

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.”