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Christian Science Reading Room - Boston, Massachusetts

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Christian Science Reading Room - Boston, Massachusetts

It’s a bookstore, a library, and a quiet place for study and prayer — everyone is welcome.

Here you can read or buy the Bible and all the books by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. Read and listen to more than 100 years of articles and testimonies giving first-hand accounts of physical and moral healing through prayer. Our library nook includes Bible reference books and biographies of Mary Baker Eddy. Christian Science Reading Rooms are found in hundreds of communities around the world. We're affiliated with The First Church of Christ Scientist (located on the Christian Science Plaza at the corner of Massachusetts and Huntington Avenues.

10/08/2026

Find new ideas from those who have proven the power of God in their daily lives. We’ll listen to podcasts and articles from the Christian Science magazines, biographies published by the Christian Science Publishing Society, as well as Mary Baker Eddy’s writings.

Attend in person at 194 Massachusetts Avenue. Find hours of operation and other store information at the link in our bio. 🔗

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10/07/2026

Mark your calendars for Monday, October 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. for Opening Our Doors on The Christian Science Plaza.

🔹Free admission to the Mapparium® globe in the How Do You See the World?® experience

🔸Crafts and 30% off children's books at the Christian Science Reading Room

🔹Chiming concert

🔸Opening ceremony for Opening Our Doors at the BYSO

🔹Organ concerts, one with a youth focus

🔸Guided tour of The Mother Church

🔹Storytime and crafts in English and Spanish in the Christian Science Reading Room

Explore a complete schedule of events throughout the Fenway area at https://www.fenwayculture.org/ood-2026-schedule. We hope to see you and your families there!
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09/30/2026

Dive deeply into the Bible’s healing application to our lives. Read Bible passages and related articles, testimonies of healing, and poems.

You can find hours of operation and other store information at the link in our bio🔗

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09/25/2026

Join us TODAY in person or online to read the weekly Bible Lesson aloud. 📖

Bible Lessons consist of passages from the Bible with accompanying selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

We meet every Friday at 1 p.m. ET at 194 Massachusetts Avenue.

You can find hours of operation and other store information at christianscience.com/csrrboston. Link in our bio

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09/23/2026

A new exhibit exploring music in the Christian Science tradition is now open in The Mary Baker Eddy Library, just down the street from the Reading Room. The exhibit uses history, visuals, and artifacts to showcase how music unites and inspires worshipers, taking us from the earliest services in the church to a worldwide virtual hymn sing.

Visit in person at 210 Massachusetts Ave., Boston in the Library's fourth-floor Research Room. It's open to the public Monday–Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn more at marybakereddylibrary.org / the link in our bio.

After visiting the exhibit, browse the hymnal and music products in the Christian Science Reading Room at 194 Massachusetts Ave. Hours of operation and other store information can be found at christianscience.com/csrrboston.

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09/21/2026

Read about how people are applying the teachings of Christian Science to their lives today and experiencing healing and renewal.

This is a reading/listening event featuring articles from The Christian Science Journal, Christian Science Sentinel, and The Herald of Christian Science.

🔹On the last Monday of each month, this event will be in Spanish and feature content from El Heraldo de la Ciencia Christiana.🔹

Join us today, and every Monday, for “Living Christian Science today,” in-person (194 Massachusetts Avenue) or online at 1 p.m. ET.

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09/17/2026

Listen to audio about Christian Science and healing.

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09/16/2026

🎒📚Start your school year with inspiration. Visit the Christian Science Reading Room for spiritual study, community events, and to browse and purchase Christian Science books, magazines, and audio. 📚✏️

Hours of operation and other store information can be found at christianscience.com/csrrboston. Link in our bio.

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09/15/2026

Find inspiration from people who've proven the power of God in their daily lives through the study and practice of Christian Science.

Join us today, and every Tuesday, for “Timely topics with Sentinel Watch,” in person (194 Massachusetts Avenue) or online at 1 p.m. ET.

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09/12/2026

Praying for the world can feel like a big task—what impact can one individual have?

Join us TODAY as we explore this topic in our weekly event, "Praying about current events—with The Christian Science Monitor."

This hybrid event is held every Saturday at 1 p.m. ET and is open to all.

Attend in person at 194 Massachusetts Avenue.

🔹The latest Christian Science Monitor Weekly issues are available to read or purchase, and archived articles are accessible using our in-store computers during your visit.🔹

You can find hours of operation and other store information at the link in our bio.

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Address

194 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA
02115

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11:30am - 4pm

Website

http://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room

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