About Our Church

Church Edifice

In 1885, one of Mary Baker Eddy's students began the healing practice of Christian Science in Hartford. In 1890, two students of Mrs. Eddy's came to conduct Sunday services in homes. In 1891 the first hall was secured for Christian Science services and by 1896, a Christian Science Society was formed.

On May 11, 1898, the Society moved to organize and incorporate as First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hartford, under a charter granted by the State of Connecticut. This church has continued since then as a branch church of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts.

Our first church home was dedicated in 1908, and was located on Farmington Avenue. The church continued to grow and on the first Sunday in June 1956, services were held in the present church location at 235 Scarborough Street.

Sunday Service

Church Auditorium

Each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. a service is held during which hymns are sung by the congregation, a solo is sung, an offertory is taken and a Lesson-sermon is read by lay people who have been elected from the membership.

The sermon consists of a compilation of citations from The King James version of the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. These books have been designated as our Pastor by Mrs. Eddy. The Christian Science Quarterly containing the Lesson-Sermon is available in all Christian Science Reading Rooms. 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.

Child care is provided for those too young to attend the Sunday School or church services and meetings.

On the first Sunday in January and July, a communion service is held in Christian Science branch churches. At this service the congregation is invited to kneel in silent Communion.

Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting

Every Wednesday evening at 7:30, a meeting is held which includes brief readings compiled by the First Reader from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Hymns are sung by the congregation and testimonies are given by those attending the service who share healings and inspiration they have gained through study and reliance on Christian Science.

Thanksgiving Day Service

Join us for a special service each Thanksgiving Day. This unique service includes readings from the Bible and Science and Health, hymns, a solo, and period during which anyone in the congregation may give testimonies appropriate to this special day. This service is held at 10:30 on Thanksgiving morning.

Sunday School

Sunday School

We have a very active and enthusiastic Sunday School for children and young people up to 20 years of age where they are taught the Scriptures. The first instruction is based on the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and the Sermon on the Mount.

Classroom Area

Each class has age-appropriate discussions helping students learn how to turn to God for guidance, protection and healing.

Experienced Christian Scientists help the children use the weekly Lesson-Sermon to find answers to questions in the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

Visitors are always welcome at all church services and in our Sunday school.

Public Reading Room

Study Area

The Christian Science Reading Room is located at the church. It is a spiritual discovery center for all those seeking a closer relationship to God.

Bibles, the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, as well as her other writings, 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, may be read, borrowed or purchased.

Sales Area

Individuals wishing to find a sense of peace during their day are invited to visit our Reading Room. Through reading the weekly Bible Lesson from the Christian Science Quarterly, independent study of the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy along with other Christian Science literature, you are afforded the opportunity to grow in your understanding of God.

The study area is a quiet place to read, study, and pray. The Reading Room is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The entrance is by the Sunday School door.

Additional Information

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 other topics related to Christian Science.

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