The Reading Room is located on the first floor of our church building in downtown Washington, DC. Here is a quiet place to browse, study, and purchase Christian Science literature and additional resources. It is a place to get inspired, pray, and learn about Christian Science.
The Reading Room is open from 12:00–5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday — and until 7:30 p.m on Wednesdays leading into that evening’s testimony meeting.
The following materials can be found in our Reading Room:
- The Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
- Full-text Bible Lessons and Christian Science Quarterlies
- Christian Science periodicals, i.e. The Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, Herald
- The Christian Science Monitor weekly news magazine
- Christian Science Hymnals and inspirational music
- Biographies of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science
- Children’s books
- And more!
Items are available for purchase, in-store, for pick-up, or by mail. In the Reading Room, you can also learn how to access the above resources online. Select literature is available for free.
Feel free to email or call at 202-807-1877 or readingroom@firstchurchdc.org.
Welcome Wednesdays — 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Head to the Reading Room for fun and Christian fellowship ahead of the Wednesday evening testimony meeting. Enjoy light refreshments and browse Christian Science literature and other resources.
Thankful Thursdays Online — 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thankful Thursday Online is a weekly, one-hour Bible study time. We read through the Bible together and have fruitful discussions as we progress. If you would like to join, please contact the Reading Room at 202-807-1877 or readingroom@firstchurchdc.org for the online meeting link or call-in number.
Christian Science Resources
The Bible
The Bible is central to the study and practice of Christian Science.
Science and Health Mary Baker Eddy wrote Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures to give to the world the practical system of Christian healing she discovered in the Bible.
The Christian Science Journal
In-depth articles and reports of healing along with a directory of Christian Science resources and contacts worldwide.
The Christian Science Sentinel
Articles, verified reports of healing, and inspiration that allow readers to resond quickly and prayerfully to world needs.
The Herald of Christian Science
Articles and verified reports of healing in French, German, Portuguese, Spanish and other languages.
The Christian Science Monitor
is a news source that confronts today’s complex and changing world with insight, intelligence, and integrity. It comes both in a digital daily edition delivered by email and as a weekly print edition that can be purchased at the Reading Room, or you can subscribe here.