Reading Room

With Covid-19 guidance limiting operating hours for restaurants and other public services in downtown Bellingham, our Reading Room is also temporarily closed. Anyone needing access to Christian Science literature is encouraged to leave a phone message at the Reading Room: 360.733-6070.

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God….” – II Timothy 2:15

“The time for thinkers has come.” – Mary Baker Eddy

The spiritual answers you’ve been seeking can be found in our Reading Room, located in downtown Bellingham. You will gain inspiration and peace from the resources this bookstore and library offers for study, to purchase or borrow.

Among the items available for purchase or study are:

Various editions of The Bible, in several languages, and Bible reference books
Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures, in several languages, and other writings by the founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy
Both physical copies and online access to more than 100 years of Christian Science publications, with inspiring, problem-solving articles and thousands of authenticated accounts of healing covering a myriad of topics
CDs of uplifting music or discussions on various topics
Children’s books, including Bible stories
The Pulitzer prize-winning international Christian Science Monitor newspaper
Online access to additional information on Christian Science: broadcasts and online chats on spiritual topics, lectures, articles, reference materials and more!

Map to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bellingham, WA A church member is always on duty to answer questions and guide you in your exploration.

Reading Room location:

118 Grand Avenue (downtown Bellingham)

Hours:

The Reading Room is closed until further notice.

June 14-20: “Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?”

Golden Text:. ” . . Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.” (Nehemiah 9:5)

This powerful Bible Lesson challenges us to lift our thoughts, to see and acknowledge the facts of God’s tender, loving care for all Her creation. And in doing so, to feel the joy and reassurance of God, Divine Love’s blessings in every aspect of our lives.

“The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.

“Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.

“Blessed be the Lord for evermore.” (Psalms 89: 11, 15, 52)

“The creative Principle — Life, Truth, and Love — is God. The universe reflects God. There is but one creator and one creation. This creation consists of the unfolding of spiritual ideas and their identities, which are embraced in the infinite Mind and forever reflected. These ideas range from the infinitesimal to infinity, and the highest ideas are the sons and daughters of God.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 502:27)

About the Bible Lesson

The weekly Bible Lesson is read and studied daily by students of Christian Science around the world, and is read on Sundays in Christian Science churches everywhere.

Our church members are grateful to announce the July 4 reopening of our Bellingham church services, which have been suspended over the past year in respect for Washington State’s Covid-19 guidance. During these past months of, however, the Bible Lesson has continued to be read and studied, bringing the healing blessings of church to our members every day.

You can read or hear it too, at this link, whenever you wish, every day.

You can also listen live and replay the Sunday church service and Wednesday testimony meeting held at The Mother Church of Christian Science, in Boston, MA. Click here to access those services.

Suspension of Church and Reading Room Services

Covid-19 Update, June 8, 2020 Consistent with guidance provided under Washington State’s Coronavirus Phase 2 approach, our church will continue to suspend church services (both Wednesday and Sunday), as well as Sunday School. We will reassess this temporary suspension of services as more state guidance becomes available. We are grateful for the online church services […]

Temporary Reading Room Closure

With Governor Inslee’s “stay at home” order and requested closure of all public venues except defined “essential” businesses, our downtown Reading Room will also be closed until further notice. Anyone needing to purchase or borrow Reading Room materials may contact the Reading Room at 360.676.4147. You may leave a message at that number, and expect a […]

Visit Our Fresh, New Reading Room

Check Out Our Newly Remodeled Reading Room. We haven’t moved — still at 118 Grand Avenue in downtown Bellingham. But we have a fresh new look. Fresh paint. New furniture. Redesigned windows and displays. New materials to read and study. All the resources you need to support your prayerful work. And a comfortable, quiet place to […]

Reading Room

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