The First Church of Christ, Scientist

The First Church of Christ, Scientist—also known as The Mother Church—is the global headquarters of the Christian Science movement, founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879. It coordinates worship services, educational programs, and public lectures while overseeing the Christian Science Publishing Society, which publishes the award‑winning Christian Science Monitor and a suite of religious periodicals. The church also manages the Mary Baker Eddy Library, a research museum, and the Christian Science Plaza in Boston’s Back Bay, which features the iconic Mapparium globe experience. Its distinctive blend of spiritual healing, scholarly publishing, and historic preservation makes it a unique institution within both religious and media sectors.