First Church of Christ, Scientist and Reading Room
Location: 225 Downey Ave., Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: 209-571-0162
Email: csmodestoc@gmail.com
Our Christian Science church is a branch of The Mother Church in Boston, MA founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879. Our teaching is based on Christ Jesus' ministry of spiritual healing. Our pastor, the King James Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, provides 24/7 inspiration and guidance for living lives that manifest God’s love for all mankind.
Since 1875, our textbook, Science and Health with key to the Scriptures, has brought healing to millions. You can read and listen to it here.
All are welcome to attend our one-hour healing services:
Sunday Service at 10:00 am
Sunday School at 10:00 am
Wednesday Testimony Meeting at 7:00 pm
Thanksgiving Service at 10:00 am
Sunday School
10 AM Every Sunday
Everyone up to the age of 20 is welcome to attend the safe and loving environment of our cheerful, friendly Sunday School! The teaching tools are the King James version of the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. First foundational Bible lessons include the Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Beatitudes. These teachings and timeless stories from the Bible are taught to students to help them navigate challenges in their schoolwork, activities, and relationships. Students learn how to pray and rely on God as a powerful and practical source of health and success.
Infants and small children not yet ready for Sunday School are lovingly cared for in our Children's Room.
Discover the wide range of activities and funding offered by Christian Science camps and schools in North America and connect with multiple resources for healing.
Reading Room
Our Reading Room is a bookstore, a library, and a peaceful place for prayer and study. It is open to the public during:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11am - 2pm
Wednesday: 6:15pm - 6:45pm
1st, 4th, & 5th Saturday: 11am - 2 pm
Phone: 209-571-0162
The study room is an information center which provides a quiet atmosphere to study more about the Bible and Christian Science. Research material includes an archival collection of articles and testimonies of healing published in the Christian Science Journal and Sentinel since 1883 in print as well as online. It also provides access to newsworthy reviews of international events published in award-winning issues of the Christian Science Monitor Weekly.
Events
Here are some upcoming and recurring events both in-person and online.
Resources
Our Pastor
Our Pastor is comprised of two books, the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. Our Pastor is available around the clock to comfort, guide, and heal.
Online Services
Wherever you are, you can join the Sunday service and Wednesday Testimony Meeting at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts.
JSH Online
The Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, and Herald Online are magazines about making spiritual progress and include healings.
Daily Lift
Get your spiritual lift for the day! The Daily Lift weekday podcasts are short takes on inspiring ideas to enrich your day and share with friends.
Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily.