“Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils.” These are the words of Jesus. They inspire the mission of the First Church of Christ Scientist here in London.
This church is part of a global movement. Mary Baker Eddy founded it in 1879. She envisioned a church that would revive early Christianity. She wanted it to focus on healing.
Mary Baker Eddy’s story is quite remarkable. In 1866, she suffered a severe injury. Doctors said that neither medicine nor surgery could help. As she read her Bible, she experienced a revelation. She understood God in a new way and was healed.
Eddy called this her “Great Discovery”. She then spent years studying the Bible. She prayed and tested her understanding by healing others. Christian Science, as she named it, emphasizes God’s love. It sees each person as a spiritual child of God.
At First Church of Christ Scientist, the Bible isn’t the only spiritual guide. “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” also serves as pastor. Mary Baker Eddy wrote this book. It explains her system of Christian healing.
Our services include readings from the Bible and “Science and Health”. We focus on the teachings and healing practices of Jesus Christ. As individual Christians, we strive to follow Jesus’ instructions. We aim to heal.
The First Church of Christ Scientist offers several services. Sundays feature services and Sunday School. Wednesday evenings host testimony meetings. People share stories of healing through prayer.
The Christian Science Reading Room is a place for study and prayer. Here, you can ask questions. You can also buy or borrow literature. Free lectures on Christian Science are offered. They cover various topics from a Christian Science viewpoint.
Mary Baker Eddy addressed the Mother Church in Boston. She described the Bible and “Science and Health” as a dual pastor. They offer life, truth, and love.
The Sunday services at First Church of Christ Scientist center on a weekly Bible Lesson. Two lay readers, elected yearly, read it. The congregation sings hymns of praise. Wednesday testimony meetings allow members to share healings. They also share insights from their spiritual studies.
Christian Science practitioners are available worldwide. These healers provide Christian Science treatment. The Christian Science Journal lists them. You can find UK-based practitioners and members of this church.
To learn more, visit the Christian Science Reading Room. You can find “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures”. This book helps people understand the Bible. It offers a practical guide to understanding God.
The First Church of Christ Scientist welcomes all. You don’t have to be a member to study and practice Christian Science. The church embraces visitors. It encourages them to explore its teachings. It invites them to experience the healing power of faith.