Primary Class Instruction January 19, 2015 Issue

Finding more than a familiar name

Pallas Hubler

When I first began to think seriously about taking class instruction in Christian Science, I thought deeply about who my teacher might be. I had not been raised in Christian Science and had no history with the Christian Science movement, so I didn’t recognize the names of teachers who were very familiar to others.

Taking class instruction was very important to me. I knew that it was a one-time event, where I would begin building a relationship with a teacher that would last well beyond the initial period of instruction. I knew that having just the right teacher was of the utmost importance.

Well-meaning Christian Science friends were eager to share their opinions about who they thought might be the best teacher for me. I appreciated their advice, but I knew it was crucial not to be swayed by opinions when making this choice (see Mary Baker Eddy, Church Manual, p. 87, line 8).

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