. . . in him we live, and move, and have our being;
-St. Paul (Acts 17:28)
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
September 14 - 20, 2026 is:
Matter
GOLDEN TEXT
Habakkuk 2:20 the
. . . the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.
RESPONSIVE READING
Isaiah 40:5, 6 All, 8; 44:6, 8, 21 I have, 24 I am; Revelation 21:5 Behold (to 1st .), 6 I am (to 2nd .)
Isa. 40:5 And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
6 . . . All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
Isa. 44:6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.
21 . . . I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me.
24 . . . I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
Rev. 21:5 . . . Behold, I make all things new.
6 . . . I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.
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.