Do we think of church not just as an experience for ourselves, but as one that inevitably blesses others within the church and the community more widely? That’s the promise of our Christian Science churches—that prayer grounded in God’s love isn’t confined within church walls. Readers in our churches pray in support of the service throughout the week, but this isn’t merely personal preparation. As one of our writers experienced, these prayers can have an impact—even before the congregation arrives, while we’re on our way to church. And our prayers in church will go out to help and heal our neighbors.
June 22, 2026
The power of Church starts with our prayers before, during, and after each service and ripples outward to touch even those beyond our church’s walls.
Have you ever thought of helping a friend by praying? Here’s how one kid did just that.
Writing from South Africa, this author shares how she learned that the answer to water shortages—or any kind of shortage—lies in understanding more about God as the true and boundless source of supply.
In our practice of Christian Science, are we starting from the standpoint that we have authority over the problems we’re facing?
Writing from South Africa, this author shares how she learned that the answer to water shortages—or any kind of shortage—lies in understanding more about God as the true and boundless source of supply.
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As we wholeheartedly accept the light of God, spiritual truth, for ourselves and others, fear and pain dissolve.
Sometimes, when we need healing, the answers we get in prayer might surprise us. But following their inspiration always yields good results.
From the editors
What makes Christian Science scientific? This week’s guest, Mark Sappenfield, shares inspiring and foundational ideas about what Christian Science healing is, and how the ideas in the Bible aren’t just theory—but actively provable every day.
If you don’t have your life all planned out, that’s OK! As this author found, being open to our God-given purpose and place leads us to where we can bless and be blessed.
Have you ever thought of helping a friend by praying? Here’s how one kid did just that.
The power of Church starts with our prayers before, during, and after each service and ripples outward to touch even those beyond our church’s walls.
Read about adjustments to the periodical delivery schedules. And in case you missed it, learn about the release of the Sterling Student Edition of the King James Bible and a new video about how to mark the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson in your books.
“Not only did the headache vanish, but I felt a strong spiritual uplift that I will never forget.”
“I felt relief and gratitude, but wasn’t surprised at the outcome. My prayers had confirmed that nothing and no one is ever outside God’s government.”
“The physical healing wasn’t immediate, yet I knew my help had been immediate. My wholeness as God’s child had never been lost.”
Read about the next steps for “Loving the Scriptures” and how we’re praying about our individual study of the weekly Bible Lesson.
