Pillows on roped off pews for access as desired
First Church
of Christ, Scientist
Chattanooga
Christian Science Reading Room
Providing a bookstore and study center since 1891
A peaceful place designed for deep study and reflection—where you can explore books, access online resources, listen to teaching materials, and make use of concordances and quiet study rooms.
Books and publications are also available for purchase.
Mon , Tue, Thu: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
What is a Christian Science Reading Room?
A place for study and reflection
It is a public place to read and purchase Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and other writings by Mary Baker Eddy.
A library for Bible study
It provides resources for self-directed Bible study, including computer-based research.
A bookstore
It offers Bibles, reference books, children’s Bible stories, and other publications.
A quiet space for study and prayer
Visitors may bring lunch, read, study, and pray independently.
News resource
It is the only place in Chattanooga to purchase the Christian Science Monitor, a seven-time Pulitzer prize winning global weekly news magazine.
Reading Room Events
Tuesdays Together
We meet and read together every Tuesday.
Join us for one half-hour!
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM ET
📍 Location: Reading Room or online
📖 Current read: We Knew Mary Baker Eddy, Volume 2
It is not necessary to have the book - you can read online or just listen.
