Hope. Courage. Resilience. Forgiveness. These words mean more, not less, against a backdrop of war, suffering and violence. The June 6 Annual Meeting of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, highlighted this message, welcoming members in-person, and virtually, from 60 countries worldwide.

This was an unpublished letter to the editor of The Sun in response to an article about Val Kilmer, making a reference to his faith.

Just before Christmas a blog titled ‘The Greatest Gift’ was posted on two UK websites. It stated that some religions shun present giving at Christmas time, citing Christian Science as an example of this and claiming that this was Mary Baker Eddy’s position, making her un-Christian. Read our response here.

In a recent article by The Guardian, parallels were drawn between the current pandemic protesters and similar historical movements including those in the 1920s. However, it is misleading to link Christian Scientists to them. Read our full unpublished letter to the editor here.

A letter to the editor of The Daily Mirror: In your May 13 story about DeGeneres, your brief reference to the Christian Science faith and its attitude to the medical profession might mislead your readers…

We are delighted to post a LONG READ by Robin Harragin Hussey on a much overlooked but fundamental influence on the life of Nancy Astor – her adherence to Christian Science . Any collection on Astor would be incomplete without an exploration of her faith.Robin studied Religious Studies at Sussex University and gained a Masters and PGCE from Kings College, London. A lifelong Christian Scientist, she has worked to present religion to her students and in a wider arena as a medium through which change for good and healing can be effected. Most recently she was appointed Christian Science Committee on Publication, London and District Manager of the Committees on Publication in UK and Ireland. This position involves liaising with the media and legislature on issues to do with Christian Science.

In a recent book review by The Guardian on the book, The Circle and the Squares, two Christian scientists are referenced to as being “positive-minded Christian Scientists.” There is nothing wrong with being positive but Christian Science is much more than simply a method of thinking positively…

A local interfaith reader asked this question and Christian Scientists may appreciate reading the answer, sent by Jenny Pearson, Committee on Publication for South East 1.

As a Christian Scientist, I’d like to give a different perspective on Damian Thompson’s Feb 28 podcast, because I see in my church energetic, committed, and joyful individuals. However, Mr. Thompson’s argument begs the question vital to the practice of all faith, namely, what about religion will actually last? If it isn't practical, real, revitalizing, what is religion for?

Christian Science beliefs and practices, often misunderstood, can run against cultural norms. They are based on a deep faith in a loving God and on the teachings and healing works of Jesus proved practical. The Church’s aim is to relieve suffering and uplift humanity. The health and safety of children and adults are paramount to all. 

Varsity has the honour of being the oldest student-run newspaper at Cambridge. Its article by the newspaper's science editor, entitled ‘The death of Cambridge’s anti-medicine cult’. The piece described the Christian Science church in Cambridge and elsewhere, but was incorrect in many of its assertions and assumptions.