The Touch of Class October 29, 2012 Issue

In this series, individuals share how taking Christian Science Primary class instruction has strengthened their spiritual understanding, and brought increasing inspiration and healing to their lives.

Like joining a new family

Kristen Coleman—Katy, Texas

Back in 2010, I began to feel that I wanted to take Christian Science class instruction. There are several teachers near where I live, and another that I knew of in my state that I thought would be good, but I never really followed through with it beyond a casual inquiry. 

I was succumbing to the suggestion that there was no way that I could take two full weeks away from my office and my two young boys. 

That all changed when my family went to a series of lectures given by the woman who would become my teacher. I instantly felt a connection to her, and by the time the second lecture was over, I felt like I had known her all my life, even though I’d barely spoken to her. I e-mailed her the next day to inquire about class. My husband, who at that point was very new to Christian Science, was interested also, and we spoke to her together on the phone that night.