First Church of Christ Scientist, New Canaan, CT
About Our Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist, New Canaan, Connecticut is located in the town’s historic district at 49 Park Street one block north of the railroad station. Our church is a branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1923, this branch is one of over 2,000 branches in over 70 countries around the world. The present edifice was built in 1953.
The services on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings are open to the public, and a warm welcome is extended to all.
Read an article about our church which was published in Hearst media.
Sunday Services
The Sunday service is conducted by two lay readers elected from the membership.
The service consists of Scriptural readings, prayer, sermon, hymns, and other musical selections.
Readings from the weekly Lesson-Sermon, which consists of passages from the King James version of the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy comprise the sermon.
These two books are the Pastor of the church, as ordained by Mrs. Eddy, the author of the textbook and the Discover and Founder of Christian Science.
Sunday School
Located on the lower level of the church building, the Sunday School is open to children and young people up to the age of 20.
Beginning classes are taught the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer with its spiritual interpretation. Older classes are taught from the Weekly Lesson- Sermon.
The children learn to know and love God and to prove the teachings of Christ Jesus in overcoming problems in their lives. A Registrar is there to welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate class.
Parents may visit with the teachers before and after the services to learn more about the curriculum. All are welcome!
Wednesday Evening Services
The Wednesday evening meeting lasts one hour.
Readings from the Bible and Science and Health are followed by testimonies from the congregation who relate spiritual healings of physical, personal, financial and other problems.
Children’s Room
Experienced attendants lovingly care for infants and children too young for the Sunday School during the Sunday service.
The children’s room is located next to the Sunday School room.
Reading Room
The church maintains a Reading Room which is open to the public in the church building.
The Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, as well as other reading materials such Bibles, Bible commentaries and dictionaries, biographies, church periodicals, pamphlets and children’s books are available to purchase or borrow from the Reading Room.
We provide a comfortably furnished study room. There one can study the Weekly Lesson-Sermon, or browse through church periodicals, which include articles on Christian Science and confirmed testimonies of healing published over the last 100 years.
A computer is also available for reference use. The international daily newspaper, The Christian Science Monitor, may be read or purchased.
An attendant is always on duty to help answer any questions about Christian Science. All are welcome.
Additional Resources
christianscience.com This official web site of the Mother Church provides detailed information on Christian Science. Answers to frequently asked questions are presented, as well as information on a variety of topics such as Mary Baker Eddy (the Discover and Founder of Christian Science), and Christian Science publications, lectures and broadcasts.
www.spirituality.com This web site explores practical spirituality from a Christian Science viewpoint by providing information on spirituality, wellness, self/identity, relationships, career/workplace, and financial security.
www.csnyc.com This web site lists the Christian Science churches in New York City and the surrounding counties in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York State.
Church, Reading Room and Contact Information
Sunday Serviceand Sunday School
10:30 AM in May1st and 2nd Sundays of the month at 10:30 AM June-August
Wednesday Testimony Meeting
7:30 PM In-person and by Zoom on the 1st Wednesday of each month.Join Zoom Service
By Phone: 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 882 2003 8655
Passcode: 780840
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Thanksgiving Day Service
10:30 AM (In-person)Reading Room Hours
Open Mondays 11 AM-2 PMChurch and Reading Room
49 Park StreetNew Canaan, Connecticut 06840
(203) 966-0293
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