Youth Summit April 2024
You're invited to a one-day summit focusing on youth
Experience a day that shines a light on Christian Science Sunday School and the good it brings. Designed for children and young people, and those who care about youth and spiritual education.The theme: You are loved...loving and lovable!
When: Saturday 13th April 2024
9:30am - 3:30pm
Where: Christian Science Society, Redcliffe
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Our Church
Our Church, Reading Room and Sunday School is centrally located on the Gold Coast at
5 West Street, Burleigh Heads, Queensland Australia
Phone: (07) 5535 6411
Email: fccsgc@gmail.com
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Gold Coast is a branch of The Mother Church,
The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts, founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879.
Service Times
Sunday
Church Service
9:30am
Come join us in the church or
CLICK HERE to join us via Zoom on your computer, tablet/iPad, or smartphone, or phone (07) 3185 3730 and use meeting ID 7755356411.
Sunday
School
9:30am
Experienced Christian Scientists teach the children how to find the answers to questions in the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, and how to rely on God in every situation and under all circumstances.
Wednesday Meeting
6:00pm
You are welcome to come join us in our church or
CLICK HERE to join us via Zoom on your computer, tablet/iPad, or smartphone, or phone (07) 3185 3730 and use meeting ID 7755356411.
Sunday Church Services
Sunday 9.30am to 10.30am
At the Sunday Service you can hear the weekly Bible Lesson Sermon read by two Readers. This Lesson consists of citations compiled from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. Each service also includes hymn singing, a scriptural selection, a sacred solo, and prayer.
We’d love to have you come join us. You will be warmly welcomed.
Refer to information under Service Times above to join us via Zoom.
Sunday School
Sunday 9.30am to 10.30am
Our Sunday School adjoins the church, and is for pupils up to the age of 20. In an informal atmosphere the students are encouraged to explore the simpler meanings of the Scriptures as well as the principles of Christian Science.
Students meet in small groups to learn the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, and Bible stories. They are taught of God's love for them. Students discuss the practical relevance of prayer to their daily lives and how to meet the challenges they encounter. In compliance with state law, all teachers and nursery staff are approved by the Working With Children Check.
Wednesday Meetings
Wednesday 6pm to 7pm
These meetings begin with readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, selected to focus on a current topic which needs our prayers. This is followed by testimonies from those present telling how they are applying the teachings of Christian Science in their daily lives. The meeting also includes hymn singing and prayer.
Everyone is welcome to come to these meetings.
Refer to information under Service Times above to join us via Zoom.
Reading Room
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am to 1pm
At a Christian Science Reading Room you will find a quiet contemplative atmosphere conducive to study and prayer. The attendant on duty is happy to answer your questions about Christian Science.
The Reading Room is also a bookshop and library for all official Christian Science literature, including the Holy Bible and its companion work, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy (available in several translations). You can also access all the other writings of Mary Baker Eddy, and current copies of The Christian Science Monitor, Journal and Sentinel, in print or audio. There’s a selection of inspirational CDs and children’s books too, and of course the weekly Bible Lessons.
Phone: (07) 55356411
What is Christian Science?
The Church of Christ, Scientist is designed to make the healing and educational system known as Christian Science available and accessible to everyone. Christian Science enables us to understand our relationship to a loving God and our relationship to each other. This understanding improves our lives, our communities and the world.
Click here to read more about Christian Science: ChristianScience.com
The complete explanation of Christian Science is contained in the book Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Who is Mary Baker Eddy?
Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) considered herself a spiritual pioneer whose work encompassed the disciplines of science, theology, and medicine. She was inspired to write the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures to instruct mankind in the spiritual healing method of Christian Science.
In 1908 Mary Baker Eddy launched The Christian Science Monitor, a leading international newspaper, the recipient, to date, of seven Pulitzer Prizes.
Click here to read more about her life and work: ChristianScience.com
Visit the Mary Baker Eddy Library website: MaryBakerEddyLibrary.org
Sentinel Watch
Sentinel Watch podcasts are a great addition to your weekly supply of thought-provoking Christian Science ideas. Every Monday our contributors tackle topics relevant to your daily life and inspiring your prayers for the world. Hear from Christian Scientists from many countries and all walks of life, including Journal-listed Christian Science practitioners and teachers, discussing Christian Science and its healing power and answering questions sent in by you, our listeners.
Listen now by clicking on Sentinel Watch (or any other item) in the player below:.
....that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. John 12:35
Explore ideas that have changed lives for the better...
Find out how peace and freedom can be yours now
Books that
change lives
Find out more about the books and publications available in Christian Science Reading Rooms in Queensland.
Talks that
change lives
Watch inspirational talks delivered by members of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
Links to online Christian Science resources
Weekly Bible Lesson
Each week brings a new Bible Lesson consisting of correlated passages from the Bible and Science and Health. The Lessons are available in either a Citation Quartely or Full Text format from the Reading Room.
Read or listen online or download each week's Lesson in a variety of digital formats.
The Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor is an independent international news organisation.
The Monitor inspires people to think about what they've read long after they've left the page. To share what they've learned with others. And to do something with prayer, that makes a difference.
Daily Lift
Get your spiritual lift for the day! Daily Lift is a free Monday through Friday audio series. Christian Scientists share brief inspirational thoughts for the day.
Two-minute, audio and video clips are posted five days a week, and a large community shares comments and ideas.
JSH Online
JSH-Online provides an online portal to 130 years of Christian Science publishing. Study, search, share, and subscribe to The Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, and Herald Online.
This is a full archive of the hundreds of pamphlets, anthologies, and special issues.