Field Videos
In the past several years, we’ve visited churches and societies around the world to learn about what is inspiring them about Mary Baker Eddy’s vision of Church. And, more importantly, how they’re putting this inspiration into practice. Check out the videos below and add your own comments or join a community discussion.
First Church, Waverley, Australia
First Church, Waverley has really focused on nurturing their Sunday School— students and teachers alike. The result? An active and growing Sunday School. Check them out
Salzburg, Austria
For Christian Science Practitioner Robert Ennemoser, church is about healing. A vital part of church is a willingness to share Christian Science with others in the community. Check them out
Hamburg Society, Germany
Christian Science Practitioner, Frank Wondollek, reflects on how his local branch church has discovered a new sense of Church—one that is driven by healing and love for one another rather than rules. Check them out
First Church, Sydney, Australia
When First Church, Sydney’s large building eventually became too large for their smaller congregation, members began to pray about the next step. Check them out
First Church, Brighton, Australia
First Church, Brighton Australia decided to sell their building–and to let prayer lead the way throughout the sale process. Check them out
Second Church, Ventura, California
When First and Second churches in Ventura, CA merged as one, they took the merger as an opportunity to re-examine their purpose and explore new ways to reach out to the community. Check them out
Egham RR, Surrey, UK
Judy was serving in the Reading Room one afternoon, but there wasn’t much foot traffic. Watch and listen as she shares the surprising answer to her prayers. Check them out
First Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
When the Wollongang Society was dwindling, members were challenged to re-think their purpose and how to proceed. Members share how the Society and their own sense of Church has been revitalized. Check them out
Wynnum Society, Queensland, Australia
Yearning to demonstrate more of the infinite nature of Love, the Wynnum Society began thinking about church in a new way. Check them out
Seventeenth Church, Chicago, Illinois
Yearning to be an active and healing presence in their community, 17th Church Chicago joined forces with 2nd Church Chicago to host a joint lecture. Learn about the inspiration behind this event and its healing impact! Check them out
First Church, Laguna Niguel, California
One thing is clear when you meet the members of the Laguna Niguel Church: love leads the way. Respectful of one another and unafraid of trying new ideas, their branch church has found inspired and creative ways to reach out to fellow church members and Sunday School students, as well as the broader community. Check them out
First Church, Auburn, California
First Church, Auburn has undergone a lot of changes in recent years– new location, new activities, and a new sense of purpose. Watch and listen as they reflect on the inspiration that has impelled this progress, and the healing progress that has followed. Check them out
First Church, Sacramento, California
A tale of two churches finding one new home in the heart of California’s Capital City, Sacramento. This merger brought new life to many aspects of their church work together, including a focus on serving each other and their community. See their new building, Reading Room, and more, all of which grew out of their desire to be a presence in this community. Check them out
Lafayette Square Society, St. Louis, Missouri
Get to know the Lafayette Square Society! The Lafayette Square Society meets in a warm store-front location near downtown St. Louis and has an active Sunday School and membership. Check them out
Chandigarh Society, Chandigarh, India
The members of the Christian Science Society in Chandigarh, India are living Jesus’ command to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” In these field videos, they share how they have been so immeasurably blessed by Christian Science that it has been only natural to reach out to share this gift with others. The result? Lives touched, problems healed, and a truly healing church. Check them out
First Church, Longmont, Colorado
First Church, Longmont Colorado took advantage of an opportunity to share Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures more widely with the community. Since taking this one step, many other opportunities to reach out to the community and to re-vitalize church activities have opened up. Check them out
Second Church, Phoenix, Arizona
When the congregation of Second Church Phoenix had the opportunity to reach out in new ways, they paused, but knew it was an opportunity for growth. And grow they did, in more ways than one.Check them out
Tampa Bay Society, Tampa Bay, Florida
Watch as members of the Tampa Bay Society share how warm affection for each other has attracted visitors and new members and see how they’re nurturing participation from all ages. Check them out
Third Church, Dallas, Texas
Get a taste of the dynamic ways Third Church, Dallas is reaching its members and local community. Check them out
San Juan Capistrano Society, San Juan Capistrano, California
You may have already heard about the San Juan Capistrano Society, but now you can experience it firsthand through these interviews from a visit with those who are a part of it. Check them out
First Church, Dover, New Jersey
When First Church, Dover wasn’t attracting as many visitors and newcomers to services and the Reading Room, members prayed about the situation. Watch as they share their experiences–and inspired solutions. Check them out
