First Church of Christ, Scientist and Reading Room
Location: 225 Downey Ave., Modesto, CA 95353.
Phone: 209-571-0162
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 the love of God and our fellow men.
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 is 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 Lords' Prayer, and Beatitudes. These teachings and timeless stories from the Bible are taught to students to help them navigate modern-day challenges in their lives. 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.
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 space to study more about the Bible and Christian Science. Research material includes an archival collection of articles and testimonies published in Christian Science Journal and Sentinel since 1886 in print as well as online. It also provides access to award wining international news organization, Christian Science Monitor.
Events
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.
Concord
Easily search for words and phrases within the core Christian Science texts.
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.