First Church of Christ, Scientist

Claygate & Esher

"God is Love."

"The vital part, the heart and soul of Christian Science, is Love."

All are welcome!

Sunday Service

10.30 am

Our Sunday services include music, singing, scriptural readings, prayer, and a sermon. The sermon is based on a weekly Bible lesson from our Pastor: the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Sunday School

10.30 am

We welcome children and young people up to the age of 20 to join our interactive Sunday School classes, either in-person or on Zoom. CLICK HERE to contact our superintendent.

Wednesday testimony meetings

First Wednesday of the month at 12.00 pm

Subsequent Wednesdays at 7.30 pm

Wednesday testimony meetings include hymns, prayer, including the Lord’s prayer, and readings inspired to meet the current needs of the community and the wider world. You’ll also hear testimonies and remarks from those either attending in person or listening online resulting from their study of Christian Science.

Reading room

Thursdays 10.30 - 12.30

Everyone is most welcome to come and visit our Reading Room in the church building, learn more about God’s love for us all, and find answers about Christian Science.

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Who is Mary Baker Eddy?

The Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science

Mary Baker Eddy considered herself a spiritual pioneer whose work encompassed the disciplines of science, theology, and medicine. She devoted her life to practicing, teaching, and sharing this healing Science of Christianity.

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What is Christian Science?

A Bible-based church

Mary Baker Eddy defined Christian Science as “the law of God, the law of good . . . ” (Rud:1). She’d learned that God is infinite Love, and completely good. A clear glimpse of this through prayer has power to heal and transform anyone.

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Our Pastor

The King James Bible and the Christian Science textbook

Our Pastor is comprised of two books, the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, authored by Mary Baker Eddy. Our Pastor “knows what you need even before you ask” and is there to comfort, guide and heal.

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About us

A brief history of Christian Science in Claygate & Esher

Our church has been active in Claygate for over 70 years. With a uniquely-built church building and integrated Reading Room, we are grateful for opportunities to reach out to our local community.

Find out more about Christian Science

resources to explore

The Mother Church website

christianscience.com

Learn more about the worldwide movement of Christian Science, its teachings, activities, and history.

JSH-Online

jsh.christianscience.com

Online access to the Christian Science periodicals, past and present, including over a century of accounts of healing through the study and practise of Christian Science.

Daily Lift podcast

christianscience.com/daily-lift

Get your spiritual lift for the day! Short takes on inspiring ideas to enrich your day and share with friends.

Bible Lessons

quarterly.christianscience.com

Read or listen to the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons and corresponding study materials any time, any place, on any device.

Pulitzer Prize-winning international news organization offering calm, thoughtful coverage for independent thinkers.

UK Online Reading Room

spirituality4.me

An open door to Christian healing. This Journal-listed Christian Science Reading Room offers online resources for all – from the curious seeker to the practising church member.

Focus

focuscs.org.uk

Events, camps, and trips for young people and families interested in Christian Science.

Easter Camp

eastercamp.org.uk

Annual week-long event dedicated to promoting Christian Science in a safe and supportive environment.

Crystal Lake Camps

crystallakecamps.org

A camp for Christian Scientists in Pennsylvania, USA, the directors and staff of CLC embrace campers of all ages from the UK every summer.

Camp Arc-en-ciel

arc-en-ciel-camp.ch

A two-week-long camp in Switzerland for young people between 16-30 interested in Christian Science.

Visit us soon or be in touch!

45 Hare Lane, Claygate, KT10 9BY
01372 463 058
07410 590 446
fccsclaygate@hotmail.co.uk