--- title: "Home" description: "A welcoming Christian Science church in Portland, Maine. Join us for Sunday services, Wednesday testimony meetings, youth programs, and resources for spiritual study and inspiration. View Service Times “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” — Deuteronomy 33:27 What is Christian Science? Christian Science is a Christian religion based on the ... Read more" url: "https://csportlandme.com/" date_modified: "2026-11-02T16:15:40-05:00" --- # A welcoming Christian Science church in Portland, Maine. Join us for Sunday services, Wednesday testimony meetings, youth programs, and resources for spiritual study and inspiration. [View Service Times](https://csportlandme.com/our-church/) --- ## "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." — Deuteronomy 33:27 --- ## What is Christian Science? --- Christian Science is a Christian religion based on the Bible, including the teachings of Christ Jesus. Jesus understood God to be Love, and he was able to heal based on this spiritual truth in a way that was systematic, logical, and understandable. Jesus intended his teachings and healing works to be carried on by his followers, as the Bible tells us. Christian Science teaches that spiritual healing — as taught by Christ Jesus — is accessible to anyone today. [Learn More](https://www.christianscience.com/what-we-believe) ![book](https://csportlandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/book.jpg) --- ## Our Church Discover the healing, practical teachings of Christian Science and how it brings hope and spiritual understanding to everyday life. [**Learn More**](https://csportlandme.com/our-church/) ## Youth Activities Sunday School for all up to age 20, plus inspiring activities and opportunities that support spiritual growth and friendship. [**Learn More**](https://csportlandme.com/youth-activities/) ## Reading Room Visit our local Christian Science Reading Room for programs, quiet study, and resources to support your spiritual journey. [**Learn More**](https://csportlandme.com/reading-room/) --- ## Daily and Weekly Inspiration --- Recent podcasts and articles to inspire your day. --- ## Latest News [See All News](https://csportlandme.com/news/) --- - [Free Talk November 9, 2026 – Effective Prayer: Finding Healing And Wholeness In Divine Love](https://csportlandme.com/2026/09/18/free-talk-november-9-2026-effective-prayer-finding-healing-and-wholeness-in-divine-love/) — Explore practical and transformative prayer, as taught in Christian Science. Through compelling personal stories, Christian Science practitioner and lecturer Bobby Lewis illustrates how the spiritual laws of divine Love operate – and how prayer brings us into alignment with these laws. Whether you’re feeling lost or struggling with illness, effective prayer can restore clarity, peace ... Read more - [Welcome To Our Sunday School!](https://csportlandme.com/2026/09/18/welcome-to-our-sunday-school/) — Whether you have been attending our Sunday School for years or are visiting our website for the first time, we are so glad you are here! Our mission is simple: to help every student feel and nurture their relationship with God as Life, Truth, and Love. Grounded in Christian Science, our Sunday School guides young ... Read more - [New At The Reading Room](https://csportlandme.com/2026/09/18/new-at-the-reading-room/) — What were the Acts of the Apostles and why would they matter to me? Come to the Reading Room to find out! Our new Bible Study of the Book of Acts of the Apostles has begun. Come join us on this inspiring journey! We meet every two weeks in the Reading Room to read and ... Read more --- - [Free Talk November 9, 2026 – Effective Prayer: Finding Healing And Wholeness In Divine Love](https://csportlandme.com/2026/09/18/free-talk-november-9-2026-effective-prayer-finding-healing-and-wholeness-in-divine-love/) — Explore practical and transformative prayer, as taught in Christian Science. Through compelling personal stories, Christian Science practitioner and lecturer Bobby Lewis illustrates how the spiritual laws of divine Love operate – and how prayer brings us into alignment with these laws. Whether you’re feeling lost or struggling with illness, effective prayer can restore clarity, peace ... Read more