Everyone is invited to visit and use our Reading Room:

The Reading Room provides a quiet setting for you to study and pray. In addition, it is your resource for buying and borrowing books including the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, the discoverer and founder of Christian Science. You will also find related books and magazines, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor, our international daily newspaper. You are invited to relax and read in the Reading Room and borrow or purchase items to take with you. A librarian is available to answer any questions you may have.

Inspiring Events Each Week 
Attend these free, community events in person at the Christian Science Reading Room

Mondays (11:30-12:00) — Sermon on the Mount

Mary Baker Eddy wrote “To my sense the Sermon on the Mount, read each Sunday without comment and obeyed through the week, would be enough for Christian practice” (Message to The Mother Church for 1901, p.11). Join us each week to read aloud together this momentous Bible text. Different Bible translations will be read along the way.

Wednesdays (2:00-3:00)  — Testimonial Meeting 

Listen together to the live stream Testimonial Meeting from The Mother Church in Boston, Massachusetts.

Fridays (11:30-12:00) — Science and Health 

Read aloud together Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. This book contains the full explanation of Christian Science and its biblical foundation for spiritual regeneration and healing. We will start the book on October 3, 2025 and will continue reading each week until we reach the end. Join us for all or any readings along the way. Time for reflecting on the weekly reading is available for any who wish to stay after the reading.

Saturdays (11:30-12:30) —Sentinel Watch

Listen together to this weekly podcast from the Christian Science Sentinel about people who have proven the power of God in their daily lives and with timely topics.

Drop by
The Reading Room is located at 963 Washington Avenue, Portland. For information or questions call the Reading Room 207-772-0996. If you have any questions we will be happy to try to answer them.

You can also listen  to  the Sentinel Watch  podcast right here. Every Monday our contributors tackle topics relevant to your daily life and inspiring your prayers for the world.

You will find us at (map):
Reading Room of First Church of Christ, Scientist Portland
963 Washington Avenue, Portland 04103

Our hours:
The Reading Room is open
Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00 – 3:00
Thurs 4:00 – 6:30
Sat  10 – 12:30

Contact us via phone or email:
207-772-0996
csrrportlandme@gmail.com