Christian Science Institutions in Washington State

Jointly Maintained Reading Room

Christian Science Reading Room
Metropolitan Seattle

Twelve Puget Sound-area churches support a Christian Science Reading Room in the heart of downtown Seattle. Here you’ll find information about Christian Science and its discoverer, Mary Baker Eddy—including all of her writings, a variety of Bibles and Bible research materials, as well as other books and magazines in various languages, children’s products, music CDs, and The Christian Science Monitor. For more information, please visit the Christian Science Reading Room, Metropolitan Seattle website.

Christian Science Reading Room
Metropolitan Seattle

Fifteen Puget Sound-area churches support a Christian Science Reading Room in the heart of downtown Seattle. Here you’ll find information about Christian Science and its discoverer, Mary Baker Eddy—including all of her writings, a variety of Bibles and Bible research materials, as well as other books and magazines in various languages, children’s products, music CDs, and The Christian Science Monitor. For more information, please visit the Christian Science Reading Room, Metropolitan Seattle website.

Christian Science Institutional Work

Christian Scientists have been serving as “religious workers” in Washington state institutions and care facilities for more than a century. That means they support residents of local jails, state prisons, mental institutions, juvenile homes and care facilities through a variety of activities, including:

• meeting one-on-one with residents or inmates
• conducting Sunday Christian Science services
• conducting Sunday School classes
• supporting branch church-sponsored lectures

Joint Literature Distribution Committee

The Christian Science Literature Joint Distribution Committee in Bothell, WA, gives Christian Science literature to people who want it, including those new to Christian Science, dedicated members of the Christian Science church, and anyone in between.

They accept used Christian Science literature and other items and redistribute it. The committee also does outreach projects with new and used Christian Science literature and supports Christian Scientists involved in outreach by providing free literature, a community network, and a place to share experiences. 

The Christian Science Literature Joint Distribution Committee in Bothell, WA, gives Christian Science literature to people who want it, including those new to Christian Science, dedicated members of the Christian Science church, and anyone in between.

They accept used Christian Science literature and other items and redistribute it. The committee also does outreach projects with new and used Christian Science literature and supports Christian Scientists involved in outreach by providing free literature, a community network, and a place to share experiences. 

Christian Science Care Facilities and Institutions

Sunrise Haven: Christian Science Nursing Service

Sunrise Haven is a non-profit Christian Science nursing service located in the Puget Sound region. We serve as a resource to our community for any need related to Christian Science nursing care. We do not provide medical care or employ medical staff, but instead support quick and whole healing through the study and practice of Christian Science.

Sunrise Haven: Christian Science Nursing Service

Sunrise Haven is a non-profit Christian Science nursing service located in the Puget Sound region. We serve as a resource to our community for any need related to Christian Science nursing care. We do not provide medical care or employ medical staff, but instead support quick and whole healing through the study and practice of Christian Science.

The Principle Foundation

The Principle Foundation promotes inspired benevolence and provides temporary aid to students of Christian Science, providing appropriate financial support that stabilizes the immediate need.

• National Fund for Christian Science Nursing (NFCSN) —  provides financial aid for Christian Science nurse care whether at a facility or in the home. Applications to determine need are accepted at any time.   

• RiperYears.org — focuses on the practical needs of senior Christian Scientists — anything from housing to personal care to finances and more.

• Caring for Christian Scientists CALL CENTER — an over-the-phone information resource for Christian Scientists (administered by The Principle Foundation).
  800-930-3795

The Principle Foundation

The Principle Foundation promotes inspired benevolence and provides temporary aid to students of Christian Science, providing appropriate financial support that stabilizes the immediate need.

• National Fund for Christian Science Nursing (NFCSN) —  provides financial aid for Christian Science nurse care whether at a facility or in the home. Applications to determine need are accepted at any time.   

• RiperYears.org — focuses on the practical needs of senior Christian Scientists — anything from housing to personal care to finances and more.

• Caring for Christian Scientists CALL CENTER — an over-the-phone information resource for Christian Scientists (administered by The Principle Foundation).
  800-930-3795

College Organizations and Scholarships

Albert Baker Fund

Our mission is to is to serve the Cause of Christian Science and humanity by providing resources for the education and development of Christian Scientists.

We provide loans, scholarships and grants for the education of Christian Scientists around the world. We encourage each of our recipients to “pass the blessing forward” by contributing to the Christian Science Movement, their communities and the world.

Albert Baker Fund

Our mission is to is to serve the Cause of Christian Science and humanity by providing resources for the education and development of Christian Scientists.

We provide loans, scholarships and grants for the education of Christian Scientists around the world. We encourage each of our recipients to “pass the blessing forward” by contributing to the Christian Science Movement, their communities and the world.

Asher House

Asher Student Foundation* (ASF) supports and nurtures the daily practice of Christian Science by providing residential housing for Christian Scientists of all ages, including: current students and student interns enrolled in accredited graduate, undergraduate, degree and certificate programs; Christian Science nurse trainees and individuals taking Christian Science Class Instruction; and students transitioning from school to career. 

Asher Houses are located in eight cities around the country, and each one offers an inviting, comfortable, safe, home-like base for students while they pursue their academic and career goals. Please be in touch with us to learn how you can be involved as a student, parent, local advisory council member, career mentor and/or financial sponsor.

* Please note: Although Washington State no longer has an Asher House, we have provided this resource for Washington students so that you can find one if you’re studying elsewhere.

Asher House

Asher Student Foundation* (ASF) supports and nurtures the daily practice of Christian Science by providing residential housing for Christian Scientists of all ages, including: current students and student interns enrolled in accredited graduate, undergraduate, degree and certificate programs; Christian Science nurse trainees and individuals taking Christian Science Class Instruction; and students transitioning from school to career. 

Asher Houses are located in eight cities around the country, and each one offers an inviting, comfortable, safe, home-like base for students while they pursue their academic and career goals. Please be in touch with us to learn how you can be involved as a student, parent, local advisory council member, career mentor and/or financial sponsor.

* Please note: Although Washington State no longer has an Asher House, we have provided this resource for Washington students so that you can find one if you’re studying elsewhere.