The Touch of Class May 7, 2012 Issue

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

Class instruction: a life changer

Rosemary Denson Miller

Eight years ago, I had left a very difficult teaching position and was unable to find employment. My husband, who was not a Christian Scientist at the time, had some major health issues. Besides that, the company he worked for had gone out of business, and he was just starting his own company. 

I really felt overwhelmed, so I asked a Christian Science practitioner for treatment. After I poured out my tale of woe, she asked if I’d had Primary class instruction, a two-week course of instruction in Christian Science healing. I explained I had been accepted years ago, but at the last minute had not attended because I’d had to make a cross-country move. 

She suggested that I should again consider taking class. I didn’t have a clue about how to search for a teacher. In my earlier experience, I had chosen someone who lived in a city where I had family with whom I could stay. To get me started, the practitioner gave me a teacher’s name and phone number. I talked with the teacher on the phone, prayed a lot, applied, and was accepted.