Welcome to the
Christian Science Church and Reading Room
in Stratford/Bridgeport, Connecticut

Welcome!

Our purpose is to bring evidence of God’s ever-present and all-powerful Love to our community.

Through the weekly study of the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, members of our church and those who visit receive healing, peace and happiness. We invite you to join us to experience our peaceful, uplifting atmosphere conducive to healing. We promise you a respectful and warm welcome.

Our Location

Christian Science Church in Bridgeport/Stratford, CT

Worship
Sunday Service: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Noon - 1:00 pm

Reading Room Hours
Monday through Saturdays, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Except Wednesday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Our Church and Reading Room are in the same building at 7365 Main Street, Stratford, CT. We’re in the Oronoque Shopping Plaza, off the Merritt Parkway at Exit 53, across the street from Sikorsky Aircraft. Directions

Attend a Lecture in Stratford September 20

You are invited to attend a lecture on September 20, 2009 in Stratford.

The lecturer will be Michael Pabst, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. The topic of the lecture is to be announced.

The lecture will be held at 2:00 pm at the Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main Street, Stratford.

Please click on the image for more information.

You may also click here for a biography of the lecturer and a short video of this speaker.

Worship

Interior of the Christian Science Church in Bridgeport/Stratford

Sunday Service: 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Noon to 1:00 PM

Sunday worship includes hymns, scripture reading, a Bible Lesson, silent and audible prayer.

Testimony Meetings include hymns, readings from the Bible and Science and Health, and prayer.

There is also an opportunity to hear and share testimonies of healing through prayer as well as inspiration gained from the study and application of Christian Science.

Reading Room

At our Reading Room you can find the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy as well as other literature about Christian Science.

The Concord, a computer resource tool, is available for Bible research and for Mrs. Eddy's writings.

Interior Seating of First Church of christ Scientist Bridgeport/Stratford

Books available at the Christian Science Reading Room Bridgeport/Stratford

Children's books, audio cassettes, and video tapes are available for young people. You'll also find the Christian Science Sentinel, Journal, and Herald and the award winning daily newspaper, The Christian Science Monitor.

The Librarian will be happy to answer any questions or help you find items of interest. Reading Room materials can be read in the quiet study room, borrowed or purchased.

Our hours are: Mon through Sat: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, except Wed: 1:00 – 4:00 PM.

Church History

The Stratford Christian Science Church dates back to 1897, when a small group met in a private home in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

In 1899 the Christian Science Society was formed and services were held in the Court Exchange Building. After fulfilling the necessary requirements, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bridgeport, Connecticut was established in December that year. This church was formally recognized as a branch of the Mother Church in January 1900. The Church grew over the years, and in 1958 it merged with the Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Bridgeport.

In 2007 we moved to our current Stratford location, just outside Bridgeport.

Church and Reading Room
7365 Main Street
Oronoque Shopping Plaza
Stratford, CT
203-378-2266 or 203-218-8219