Pillows on roped off pews for access as desired
First Church of Christ, Scientist
& Christian Science Reading Room
In-person / Online / phone-in Services
Sunday 10:30a + Wednesday 7p + Thanksgiving Day 10a
Reading Room
While our local Christian Science Reading Room is closed until further notice, we invite you to join The Mother Church Reading Room in daily discussions at 2p ET.
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Call 423-266-0646 (24/7) and press 4 for the Daily Lift
Information for when we re-open:
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11a - 3p; Closed on some US holidays
612 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Park on the west side of the building in the spots marked "reserved" and access through the front doors.
Access The Mother Church Reading Room events page here. There are
Daily events at 2 p.m. — online and over the phone
Here is how you can join by phone or computer for our online events.
By phone:
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Dial (855) 880-1246
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When asked enter this meeting ID: 221 970 9670#
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When asked to enter your participant ID, press: #
Using Zoom's teleconference software with a computer or smartphone:
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Download the free software here.
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Set it up by following these directions.
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To join an event, open the software and enter the meeting ID: 221 970 9670
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You can also click on this link:
https://christianscience.zoom.us/j/2219709670
What is a Christian Science Reading Room?
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It IS a library for self-directed Bible study, including computer-based research
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IS a public place to bring your lunch, read, study & pray independently
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IS a store to purchase Bibles, Bible reference books, children's Bible stories & more
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IS the only spot in Chattanooga to buy a seven-time Pulitzer prize winning global weekly news magazine (CSMonitor.com)
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IS a place to read & purchase Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy (the Christian Science textbook)
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Is NOT affiliated with Scientology (see "Scientology or Christian Science?" by Shirley Paulsen)
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Is NOT about converting or preaching
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Is NOT about psychics, mysticism, or cults
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Is NOT about debating or arguing
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Is NOT a private membership club
612 McCallie Ave.
open M-Th 11a-3p
Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy
Hymnals
in lobby
biographies and children's books
writings by Mary Baker Eddy and cards
Bibles for sale
Christian Science Monitor and Bible reference tools online