Welcome to First Church of Christ, Scientist
Guilford, Connecticut USA!
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About Our Church
Our church is located at 49 Park Street on the historic Guilford Green, minutes from exit 58 off Interstate 95. We are a branch church of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston Massachusetts.
The building was originally built as Third Congregational Church in 1850 by a group of abolitionists who broke away from First Church. It was the Parish House for Christ Episcopal Church and in the 30's and 40's it was a theater called The Chapel Playhouse.
In 1951, a small group of Christian Scientists bought the building, returning it to its
original use as a church. It has been recently accepted into the Connecticut Historic
Restoration Fund Matching Grant program for renovations.
Sunday Service
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The Sunday service consists of the weekly Bible Lesson Sermon read by lay people who have been elected from the membership. The lesson is a compilation of citations from The King James Version of The Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. These books have been designated as our Pastor. The same lesson is heard in all Christian Science churches throughout the world and has been studied throughout the week by many of those who attend. Printed copies are available at any Christian Science Reading Room.
During the service, hymns are sung by the congregation and a solo is provided to tie in with the weekly subject. A collection is taken at the end of this service. Child care is lovingly provided for those too young to attend Sunday School or church services.
The Sunday Service is at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting
Every Wednesday evening at 7:30, a meeting is held that includes brief readings and hymns compiled by the First Reader. Following the readings, approximately 30 minutes are devoted to testimonies when members of the congregation are able to share how they have been healed or inspired through study and reliance on Christian Science.
Thanksgiving Service
Join us for a special service for giving thanks. This unique service includes readings from
the Bible and Science and Health, and time during which anyone in the congregation may give
testimonies geared to the special day. This service is held at 10:30 on Thanksgiving
morning.
Sunday School
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We have a very active and enthusiastic Sunday School with six classes ranging in age from 3 to 19. Experienced Christian Scientists teach the children how to find the answers to all questions in The Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and how to rely on God in every situation and under all circumstances.
Each class has age-appropriate discussions on how they can turn to God for guidance,
protection and healing. Visitors are always welcome. The Sunday School meets at 10:30 a.m.
Child Care
Experienced attendants lovingly care for infants and children too young for the Sunday School
during the Sunday and Wednesday services.
Public Reading Room
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The Christian Science Reading Room is located at 17 Whitfield Street, across the Guilford Green from the Church. It is a spiritual discovery center for all those seeking a closer relationship to God.
The Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, as well as her other writings, Bibles, other related literature, and The Christian Science Monitor are on sale here. All Christian Science books, magazines and our daily newspaper, The Christian Science Monitor, can be read, borrowed or purchased.
We also have a selection of recordings, Bible reference books and a computer to aid in your study. Outside the Reading Room there is a rack full of back issues of various periodicals available for free and a vending machine for The Christian Science Monitor.
The Reading Room is open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM to 1 PM with extended hours on Wednesday evening to 7:15p.m. On Saturday it is open from 1 PM to 4 PM. The phone number is (203) 453-9175.
Award of Recognition
Last fall, the Guilford Preservation Alliance presented an Award of Recognition to the Christian Science Reading Room and First Church of Christ, Scientist for the consistent care of antique buildings on the Guilford Green.
Both the Reading Room and the Church face the Green and are in the Historic District, which carries with it a responsibility to maintain them within strict architectural guidelines.
In the past two years, both the Reading Room and the Church underwent extensive renovations. The Church siding project, in fact, was partially funded by the Matching Grant Fund of the Connecticut Historic Commission. Work continues on another section of the church this spring.
The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Guilford Preservation Alliance which recognizes individuals and organizations that have taken extraodinary care of historically significant buildings, roadways, and agricultural areas in town. It was wonderful to be honored in this way at an event that was attended by over one hundred devoted citizens of Guilford.
Additional Information
Explore this engaging
spiritual resource for teens and young adults. Bible notes, timelines, and translations
illuminate each week's Lesson.
www.tfccs.com This official web site of the Mother Church provides detailed information on Christian Science. Answers to frequently asked questions are presented, as well as information on a variety of topics such as Mary Baker Eddy (the Discover and Founder of Christian Science), and Christian Science publications, lectures and broadcasts.
www.spirituality.com This web site explores practical spirituality from a Christian Science viewpoint by providing information on spirituality, wellness, self/identity, relationships, career/workplace, and financial security.
www.csnyc.com This web site lists the Christian Science churches in New York City and the surrounding counties in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York State.
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