First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bellingham, WA

Nov. 26-Dec. 2: “Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced”

“Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced.”

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Golden Text:  “…your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:3)

Through powerful Bible stories and passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, this Bible Lesson shows us that we are always, completely, “hidden” from “evil” (threats to our safety, health or happiness), in whatever form they seem to take.

“Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.  Blessed be the Lord: for he hath showed me his marvelous kindness in a strong city.”  (Psalms 31: 20, 21.)

“The maximum of good is the infinite God and His idea, the All-in-all.  Evil is a suppositional lie.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 103:15-23.)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

Nov. 19-25: “Soul and Body”

Nov. 19-25: “Soul and Body.”

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Golden Text:  “God that made the world and all things therein, seen that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things:” (Acts 17:24, 25.)

This Bible Lesson provides powerful insights into our identity as reflections of God, Soul, Spirit, and not material beings, defined by a physical body.  It opens our eyes to the unlimited, joy-filled possibilities of life, when our true identity is understood.

“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.” (Psalms 27:4)

“Identity is the reflection of Spirit, the reflection in multifarious forms of the living Principle, Love.  Soul is the substance, Life and intelligence of man, which is individualized, but not in matter.  Soul can never reflect anything inferior to Spirit.

“Man is the expression of Soul.”  (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 477: 19-26.)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

Join Us for Thanksgiving

A Spiritual Thanksgiving Feast.

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You are warmly invited to join us for our one-hour Thanksgiving Day service:

  • Thursday, November 22 – 10:00 a.m.
  • Hymns of gratitude and praise
  • Readings of hope and gratitude from the Christian Science Pastor:  the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy.
  • A sacred solo
  • Personal expressions of gratitude from members of the congregation.

Golden Text:  “…let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” (Colossians 3:15.)

Childcare for small children will be provided.

Nov. 12-18: “Mortals and Immortals”

Nov. 12-18: “Mortals and Immortals.”

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Golden Text:  “…be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2.)

Who among us hasn’t thought about changing something about ourselves?  To be wiser, stronger… better, in some way?

This powerful Bible is all about transformation, in the ways that bring us real peace and a growing recognition of the spiritual individual of God’s creating.

“The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.” (Job 33:4.)

“Man as the offspring of God, as the idea of Spirit, is the immortal evidence that Spirit is harmonious and man eternal.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 29:30-32.)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

Nov. 5-11: “Adam and Fallen Man”

Nov. 5-11: “Adam and Fallen Man.”

Golden Text:  “Consider the work of God:… God hath made man upright;” (Ecclesiastes 7:1 3, 29)

This beautiful Bible Lesson invites us to examine anew the contrasting stories of creation found in the Bible — and to choose rightly the inspiring, healing account of Genesis 1 as our guide to understanding Truth, Life.  In this inspired account, God, Divine Mind, creates heaven and earth, and man as the full, complete, spiritual expression of God.

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. … And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold it was very good… Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.” (Genesis 1: 27, 31; 2: 1.)

“In the Gospel of John, it is declared that all things were made through the Word of God, ‘and without Him (the logos, or word) was not anything made that was made.’ Everything good or worthy, God made.  Whatever is valueless or baneful, He did not make, — hence its unreality.  In the Science of Genesis we read that He saw everything which he had made, ‘and, behold, it was very good.'”

You can read this powerful, inspiring Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

Welcome to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bellingham, WA

Have you ever wondered if there really is a God, one who is willing or able to play a role in your life?

You can find the answers you yearn for, and the loving, caring God that Christ Jesus called "Father."  Christian Science shows that feeling the peace of God's loving, all-powerful presence is possible now. It shows us that the understanding of God that heals all our challenges is not a secret recipe available only in Biblical times, but a demonstrable science that all can practice and use in daily life.

Our church is one of the many worldwide branches of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, established in Boston, Massachusetts in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy.

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