One-Stop to CS Resources
ONE-STOP CHRISTIAN SCIENCE RESOURCES
The Mother Church: The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, MA
Benevolence
The Principle Foundation
The Principle Foundation promotes inspired benevolence in accordance with the teachings of Christian Science.
— The Principle Foundation offers grants to individual Christian Scientists who have a short-term financial need.
— We provide an avenue for charitable giving consistent with the teachings of Christian Science.
— We provide volunteer opportunities for Christian Scientists to use their spiritual discernment to address human needs in a practical and elevated manner.
National Fund for Christian Science Nursing
The National Fund for Christian Science Nursing (NFCSN) is a benevolence fund that can assist Christian Science nursing patients in the United States and its territories. The fund can help in any situation where a Christian Science nurse is needed, including in-home care and facilities. NFCSN grants can help pay costs associated with Christian Science nursing facilities and Christian Science visiting nurse services, Christian Science private-duty nurses, and related Christian Science practitioner invoices. While this may not pay for all costs associated with care, these grants can be an aid to those individuals who are seeking and finding healing through Christian Science.The NFCSN is administered by The Principle Foundation.
High Oaks Inc.
For close to three decades, High Oaks, Inc. has served a six-state region (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, DC) as a philanthropic organization for Christian Scientists. It was incorporated for this purpose in 1993.
Our bylaws state the purpose of High Oaks is to provide benevolence to individuals relying on God through the application of Christian Science for healing, and to support the office of the Christian Science nurse in accordance with Article VIII, Section 31 of the Church Manual by Mary Baker Eddy. Currently, our office is located in Victoria Mills, Springfield, PA.
The Dominion Foundation for Christian Science Nursing
We offer grants that demonstrate God’s loving benevolence and provide for the Christly practice of Christian Science nursing in the home, and for Christian Science nurses’ education.
Bible Study
A 24/7 Bible Lesson Phone Line: (602) 222-6220
Digital Edition of the Bible Lessons — Read or listen to the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons and corresponding study materials any time, any place, on any device.
Read the Bible Online — Enjoy reading the Bible online wherever you are.
Listen to the free audio-book: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
The full text is also available to read online for free. Scroll down the page and choose the desired chapter.
Biblos Foundation Main Website
About Biblos Foundation
Biblos Foundation’s mission is to encourage Bible study through the lens of Christian Science.
The Foundation carries out its mission through Bible research publications, audio/video study offerings, workshops, and educational programs, with the purpose of:
(1) advancing an inspired view of Scripture, based upon the religion of Christian Science, and
(2) enriching public understanding and appreciation for that view.
The Basic Membership is free.
Bible Roads
Bible Roads is for anyone of any denomination who is a thinker and seeker. It provides resources to help those who want to discern spiritual insights that can provide guidance, courage and comfort to any situation today. (Note: This is one of the few resources on this list that has a monthly membership fee.)
Cedar Camps Weekly Metaphysical Newsletter
These newsletters are an offering of love shared by individuals who have served as Christian Science practitioners at Cedars Camps. They reflect the writers’ highest understanding on the Weekly Bible Lesson, at the moment, and aim to highlight inspiration and application ideas. They are not intended as a replacement for earnest, individual study of the weekly Christian Science Bible Lesson.
Camps
THE CAMPERSHIP FUND
Our mission is to: Identify, Encourage, and Financially Assist individuals to attend the camp for Christian Scientists of their choice.
We now support applicants from all 50 U.S. states and Canada as well as international campers!
A/U Ranches — Buena Vista, CO
Arc-en-Ciel — A two weeks camp in Switzerland for young people aged between 16-30 interested in Christian Science.
Bow-Isle — Located on Bowen Island in the middle of BC’s natural playground.
Cedars Camps — Lebanon, MO situated in beautiful Ozark Hill Country.
Crystal Lake Camps — Hughesville PA
Leelanau & Kohahna — Maple City, MI
Newfound & Owatonna — Harrison, ME
Children
Education
Albert Baker Fund
Albert Baker Fund Career Alliance
Asher House – student housing for CS College students
Education – Schools
Berkeley Hall School — Los Angeles, CA
Clairbourn School — San Gabriel, CA
The Link School — Buena Vista, CO
The Branch School — Houston, TX
The Principia — St. Louis, MO
The Japhet School — Madison Heights, MI
Claremont Fan Court School — Esher, Surrey, England
Groupe Scolaire La Tendresse — Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
The Dream Education Centre — Nairobi, Kenya
Petals of Africa School — Suna Migori, Kenya
Sunrise of Africa School — Nairobi, Kenya
Huntingtower School — Mount Waverly, Victoria, Australia
Financial Aid
The Albert Baker Fund — for education
The Principle Foundation — varying needs
History
Longyear Museum
Longyear Museum is an independent historical museum dedicated to advancing the understanding of the life and work of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science.
Daystar Foundation
Since its inception in 1990, Daystar has gathered and preserved a wide range of historical items related to Christian Science and the Bible, including books, audio recordings, periodicals, art, and artifacts.
The Effulgence Foundation
The Effulgence Foundation is an independent historical institution dedicated to the preservation of the history of early workers in Christian Science.
Lectures in Audio, Video and Print
Audio
Audio Christian Science Lectures — scroll down the page.
Christian Science in Connecticut — audio recordings of historical Christian Science lectures.
Video
Christian Science YouTube Playlist Videos
Christian Science YouTube Video Channel
Lectures available on Third Church NYC website — scroll down and select a talk.
High Ridge House Monthly Metaphysical talks. — scroll down the page to “Metaphysical Talks”. Choose from over 45 different topics.
Print
CSLectures.org — List of lectures by presenter’s name. Click on the title of the lecture to view the full text.
Web.Archive.org — List of lectures by presenter’s name. Click on the title of the lecture to view the full text.
Inspirational Music
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Watchfire Music
The Christian Science Hymns
Joyful, Healing, Inspiring, Comforting Music — 24/7 Internet Radio. Click on “LISTEN NOW”.
Hymnstream — Dedicated to bringing inspiration and healing to the world through music.
Just John Jones — Solos written specifically for Christian Science Bible Lessons. The vast majority of text is directly from the King James Bible and is used to create an uplifting song specifically for a Sunday service.
Nursing
Caring for Christian Scientists CALL CENTER
The Call Center is manned daily 2:00pm to 4:00 pm Eastern Time, and respond to messages within 24 hours. Information and ideas regarding housing, care and assistance options consistent with the practice of Christian Science are shared.
Phone: (800) 937-3797
Association of Organizations for Christian Science Nursing
AOCSN fosters communication and mutual support among Christian Science nursing organizations by gathering and disseminating valuable information about Christian Science nursing standards, Christian Science nursing education, Christian Science nursing management, and organizational administration and governance.
The Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organizations/Facilities, Inc.
Our Purpose is to establish, improve, promote, and maintain standards for the operation of Christian Science nursing facilities, their affiliated Christian Science nurses education programs, and visiting Christian Science nursing services.
The Commission was developed to provide an accrediting process to member Christian Science nursing organizations that support Christian Science healing and promote excellence in meeting the requirements of the Church Manual By-law, “Christian Science Nurse.”
Christian Science Nursing Network
Providing community resources for Christian Science nurses by offering timely information and educational ideas which encourage and support the healing ministry of Christian Science nursing.
Christian Science Provider Network
This is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. It has a list of Christian Science Facilities and a list of those who provide Christian Science Visiting Nurse Services.
They provide policies and forms that are used by Christian Science nursing facilities, that are members of the CSPN: Christian Science Provider Network, to determine whether the criteria for coverage of services under managed care health plans (including Medicare Advantage plans) are satisfied.
Nursing Facilities
Choose an Organization by Area:
Christian Science Nursing Facilities in EAST & SOUTH USA
Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association (MA)
Daystar Inc. (FL)
Glenmont (OH)
High Ridge House (NY)
Lynn House (VA)
Morning Light Foundation (GA)
Tenacre (NJ)
Upward Wing (OH)
Christian Science Nursing Facilities in CENTRAL USA
Beacon Haven (MN)
Clearview (WI)
Hill Top / CSHNCGC (IL)
Peace Haven (MO)
The Leaves (TX)
Christian Science Nursing Facilities in WEST USA
Arden Wood (CA)
Broadview (CA)
Canterbury Crest (OR)
Desert View Christian Science Care (AZ)
Fern Lodge (CA)
Sunland Home Foundation (CA)
Sunrise Haven (WA)
Olive Glen (CA)
Twelveacres, Inc. (CA)
Visiting Nurse Service for Christian Scientists in Los Angeles County (CA)
Wide Horizon (CO)
Christian Science Nursing Facilities in CANADA
Wayside House (BC)
Christian Science Nursing Facilities in EUROPE
Charton Manor (UK)
Lime Tree House (UK)
Whitehaven Trust Ltd (UK)
Christian Science Pflegewerk e. V. (DE)
Le Verger (CH)
Publications Online
JSH-Online — The Journal, Sentinel, and Herald
The Christian Science Monitor
Books, Booklets, Articles Online and Sermons delivered by Mary Baker Eddy
CSLectures.org — books, booklets, and articles. Click on the title to view the full text.
What’s new at cslectures.org? Click on the title to view the full text.
Youth & Youthful Thinkers
DiscoveryBound Compass
A one-year opportunity for CS teens in high school, focused on spiritual exploration and connection with Christian Science peers.
DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council
A four-year leadership development program for CS teens dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, leadership qualities and a service approach to life.
TMC Youth
Understanding God helps us navigate life at any age. Whether you’re a student, parent, or Sunday School teacher, you’ll find relevant resources here.
Miscellaneous
CSDirectory.com — A Directory of Organizations serving the Christian Science community around the world and other resources.