Christian Science Timeline

1895

Pulpit and Press published

1895

As construction of the Original Edifice of The Mother Church in Boston neared completion in 1894, the world watched. The completion of this new church caught the attention of journalists, public officials, and ordinary citizens throughout America and beyond.

Pulpit and Press documents the completion and dedication of the Church, as well as the broad and diverse media coverage of this event. It contains excerpts from the dedication service (including Eddy’s dedicatory sermon), over 60 pages of reprints from newspaper articles, and more.
1895

Manual of The Mother Church published

1895

The Manual of The Mother Church continues to guide all the activities of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, such as classes on Christian Science healing, public lectures, and church services. It outlines the unique system of government Mary Baker Eddy established for her Church and provides direction on the individual practice of Christian healing.
1897

Miscellaneous Writings 1883-1896 published

1897

Mary Baker Eddy believed that this collection of writings was so important, that in 1897 she requested students of her works spend the next year thoroughly reading it. The diverse articles, addresses, letters, and poems - on topics such as mental healing, forgiveness, angels, and marriage - are based on the author’s own experiences in putting her system of healing into practice.

Considered by Eddy to be a book that would help readers better understand Science and Health, it contains dozens of letters from people healed just by reading that work.
1898

Establishes The Christian Science Publishing Society, Board of Education, Board of Lectureship, and Committee on Publication.

1898

Mary Baker Eddy strengthens church through year of intense activity, including:
Holds last class of 68 selected students in Concord, NH
Establishes Board of Lectureship, presenting facts about Christian Science to the public through free lectures.
Creates Christian Science Publishing Society through Deed of Trust.
Forms Board of Education for teaching Christian Science.
Names twenty-six topics for weekly Lesson-Sermons, for use in individual Bible study and as sermons in Churches of Christ, Scientist.
Establishes Committee on Publication to address published errors about Christian Science.
Publishes poem, “Christmas Hymn” (“Blest Christmas morn...”).
1898

Publishes Christian Science versus Pantheism.

1898

Mary Baker Eddy’s 1898 message to the Church of Christ, Scientist, discusses how pantheistic beliefs have no relation to the concept of one universal God caring for man.
1898

First issue of Christian Science Weekly (later Christian Science Sentinel) is published.

1898

A weekly magazine featuring articles, editorials, and firsthand accounts of healing.

Today, the Sentinel-Radio Edition includes discussions and candid interviews on topics uppermost in public thought. The Radio Edition is broadcast throughout the world and is available on CD and audiocassette.
1900

Publishes Message to The Mother Church for 1900.

1900

Includes a discussion of the “right thinker and worker,” obedience to God, love for mankind, and more.
1901

Publishes Message to The Mother Church for 1901.

1901

Mary Baker Eddy speaks to the Church on such topics as “Christ is One and Divine,” “My Childhood’s Church Home,” and “Medicine.”