. . . ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
—Christ Jesus (John 8:32)
Welcome to Christian Science in Garland, Texas
The Garland Church is a branch of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, MA
What is Christian Science?
Christian Science is a Bible-based teaching with a strong focus on the spirituality and healing Jesus taught and demonstrated through his ministry. Its purpose is to bless and support people as they meet challenges and to help us all recognize our God-given heritage of health and freedom.
We would love to welcome you to our church in Garland
Visit our Reading Room
Open Saturdays 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
It is a bookstore/library for the community with a quiet place where you can read, pray, study, and find Bible and spiritual resources online. You can also purchase books, magazines, and music published by the Christian Science Publishing Society, including the Bible, Mary Baker Eddy’s writings, the weekly Bible Lesson, the Pulitzer Prize winning Christian Science Monitor, and more. The attendant on duty will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
About Mary Baker Eddy
Learn about the Discoverer of Christian Science and
Founder of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts at:
The Christian Science Pastor is available around the clock to comfort, guide, and heal.
“I, Mary Baker Eddy, ordain the Bible, and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Pastor over The Mother Church, — The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass., — and they will continue to preach for this Church and the world.”
—Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 58:4 I
The subject of the Bible Lesson for the week of
August 3 - 9, 2026 is:
Spirit
GOLDEN TEXT
I Corinthians 12:13 We
. . . We have all received the one Spirit.
The Golden Text is from the New Life Version.
RESPONSIVE READING
Exodus 19:3, 4 I bare, 5, 8 (to 1st .); 20:1–5 (to :), 22; Psalms 104:24 (to :), 30 (to :), 31
Ex. 19:3 And Moses went up unto God, and the LORD called unto him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel;
4 . . . I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself.
5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:
8 And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do.
20:1 And God spake all these words, saying,
2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them:
22 And the LORD said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.
Ps. 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all:
30 Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created:
31 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.
Some resources to complement your study of the weekly Bible Lessons from the Christian Science Quarterly
You can study the Bible Lesson at our Reading Room or listen via telephone at 214-HIS-WORK (214-447-9675)
Concord is a complete concordance to the Bible, all of Mary Baker Eddy’s published writings, and the Christian Science Hymnal. You can read, listen to hymns, create custom lists of your favorite citations, and explore to find new inspiration.
Find metaphysical application ideas for the weekly Christian Science Bible Lesson in the CedarS Camps’ Weekly Metaphysical Newsletter.