First Church of Christ, Scientist, New Canaan, Connecticut is located in the town’s historic district at 49 Park Street one block north of the railroad station. The phone number is (203) 966-0293.

The New Canaan church is a branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1923, this branch is one of over 2,000 branches in over 70 countries around the world. The present edifice was built in 1953.

The services on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings are open to the public, and a warm welcome is extended to all.

 

 

Sunday Service

The Sunday service is held at 10:30a.m. It is conducted by two lay readers elected from the membership and consists of Scriptural readings, prayer, sermon, hymns, and other musical selections.

Readings from the weekly Lesson-Sermon, which consists of passages 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 comprise the sermon. These two books are the Pastor of the church, as ordained by Mrs. Eddy, the author of the textbook and the Discover and Founder of Christian Science.

Wednesday Evening Service

The Wednesday evening meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and lasts one hour. Readings from the Bible and Science and Health are followed by testimonies from the congregation who relate spiritual healings of physical, personal, financial and other problems.

Sunday School

Located on the lower level of the church building, the Sunday School meets at 10:30 a.m. and is open to children and young people up to the age of 20.

Beginning classes are taught the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer with its spiritual interpretation. Older classes are taught from the Weekly Lesson- Sermon.

The children learn to know and love God and to prove the teachings of Christ Jesus in overcoming problems in their lives. A Registrar is there to welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate class.

Parents may visit with the teachers before and after the services to learn more about the curriculum. All are welcome!

Child Care

Experienced attendants lovingly care for infants and children too young for the Sunday School during the Sunday service.

The children’s room is located next to the Sunday School room.

Public Reading Room

The church maintains a Reading Room, open to the public, at 20 Forest Street in New Canaan. The phone number is (203) 966-0122

The Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy – as well as other reading materials such Bibles, Bible commentaries and dictionaries, biographies, church periodicals, pamphlets and children’s books – are available to purchase or borrow from the Reading Room.

A comfortably furnished study room adjoins the sales room. There one can study the Weekly Lesson-Sermon, or browse through church periodicals, which include articles on Christian Science and confirmed testimonies of healing published over the last 100 years.

A computer is also available for reference use. The international daily newspaper, The Christian Science Monitor, may be read or purchased.

In good weather one can take the reading material to a quiet “pocket park” located next to the Room Reading Room.

The Reading Room is open 11-2 Monday through Saturday. An attendant is always on duty to help answer any questions about Christian Science. All are welcome.

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 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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