What do we offer?
If you want to experience the peace and joy that comes from living a life directed by God’s love, you have come to the right place.
Our Christian Science Society is one of the many world-wide branches of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts.
We are located at:
296 West Main Street
Bay Shore, New York 11706
1-631-665-0923
csrrbayshore@optonline.net
What is Christian Science?
Christian Science is based on the teachings of Jesus. It is a Christian religion that follows the inspired word of the Bible - both the Old and the New Testaments - along with the textbook
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,
by author Mary Baker Eddy.
Science and Health has its sole foundation in the Bible, and elucidates the timeless principles and guidelines found there.
These two books, The Holy Bible and Science and Health, show how God’s care and goodness can be felt
in everyday life, in practical ways.
You are warmly welcome!
** WE ARE OPEN! **
We are very grateful to report that our church
is open to serve our community with services at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays; testimony meetings at 4:30 p.m.
on Wednesdays;
and Reading Room hours on Thursdays and Saturdays
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We are observing guidelines in connection with
social distancing and wearing masks as required
by local and state officials.
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SUNDAY SERVICES:
Each Sunday we host a one-hour service beginning at 10:00 a.m. during which a Bible Lesson presenting a specific subject is read by a
First and Second Reader.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL:
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Our Sunday School has been temporarily suspended pending a relaxation in social distancing requirements. We look forward to reinstating our Sunday School and will provide an update as more information becomes available.
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We offer Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. for children and young people up to the age of 20. Sunday School pupils learn fundamental truths from the Bible, including the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer,
and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
WEDNESDAY TESTIMONY MEETINGS:
Our one-hour testimony meetings are held every week at 4:30 p.m.
At these meetings you will hear a short topical reading
from the Bible and Science and Health. This is followed by attendees individually sharing thanks for the ways in which learning about God's goodness has given their lives more purpose and peace.
READING ROOM:
If you're interested in learning more about Christian Science,
a Reading Room is a good place to start.
On Thursdays and Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m., our church edifice doubles as a Reading Room. Open to the public, Reading Rooms are a peaceful place for everyone to come in and read, pray and take a few quiet moments to recharge.
In our Reading Room, you will be able to purchase or borrow the Holy Bible, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, and other Christian Science literature.
You can find a nearby Christian Science Reading Room
via a quick Internet search.
And when you're in the area you are always invited to
stop by and visit us at ours.
Our Calendar
Sunday -- 10:00 A.M.
Our one-hour Sunday worship service is held at 10:00 a.m. and is open to everyone. At this service you will hear a Bible Lesson read by two lay readers. Each week the Bible Lesson explores a specific topic which is relatable and helpful in addressing solutions for everyday needs.
You are cordially invited to join us.
*** Our Sunday School has been temporarily suspended pending a relaxation
in social distancing requirements. ***
We also offer Sunday School for children and young people up to the age of 20. Sunday School pupils learn fundamental truths from the Bible, including the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. And they learn how they can use these truths in their daily lives. Sunday School convenes at the same time as the church service.
This is the Bible Lesson subject for the week of:
Monday, September 21st through Sunday, September 27th:
"Reality"
Here is a Bible passage from this Lesson:
". . . I saw a new heaven and a new earth: . . . and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:"
[Revelation 21: 1, 4 The Holy Bible, King James Version]
Wednesday -- 4:30 P.M.
Wednesday testimony meetings are held at 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday afternoon. Please feel free to come and hear how practical Christianity is being lived today.
Thursday and Saturday -- 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Our Reading Room is open on Thursdays and Saturdays, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Reading Rooms provide a peaceful place to read, reflect and pray. The Holy Bible, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, The Christian Science Monitor and other Christian Science literature are available for you to peruse or purchase.
Monthly Christian Science Video Lecture -- Thursday, October 1st
Lunchtime Video Lecture - 12:00 p.m. (noon) - Bring your lunch and join us as we watch a videotaped talk on Christian Science. There will be good food for thought and all are welcome.
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** This is a special update of good news that we are very happy to share. **
We are grateful to report that our Christian Science Video Lecture series will resume on Thursday, October 1st at 12:00 noon.
Join us that day to hear Joyce Heard Hawes, C.S, speak about "Love's Comforting Angels". Joyce's uplifting talk was originally given at the High Ridge House Annual Meeting in September of 2019.
In case useful to know, our Reading Room space will be arranged to meet the current social distancing requirements.
Please plan to bring a mask, and then mark your calendars for
12:00 noon on Thursday, October 1st.
We very much look forward to welcoming everyone once again.
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Weekly "Sentinel Watch" Webcast
Listen to "Sentinel Watch", an uplifting weekly webcast available on the Internet 24 /7. Hear how people address everyday situations and challenges by understanding more about God's care and unfailing support for them. Please visit: www.csnyc.com for more information.
In addition to the "Sentinel Watch" webcasts, www.csnyc.com is a website dedicated to providing information about Christian Science church activities in the New York metropolitan area.