First Church of Christ Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist in Hingham is a branch church of Christian Science, a Bible-based religion centered on the teachings of Christ Jesus and on spiritual healing through prayer. The church exists to support a community of people who want to understand more about God and practical Christianity, and to give those asking similar questions a place to gather. Christian Scientists hold that Jesus understood God as Love and as wholly good.

Healing is the distinctive focus of the faith. Christian Science teaches that the healing Jesus practiced was systematic, logical and understandable, and that it remains accessible to anyone today. Members apply that teaching to physical health, to mental health, to general well-being, including relief from fear, anxiety, loneliness and lack, and to moral health, meaning freedom from destructive habits. Church services provide the setting for shared study, prayer and supportive learning.

What to Know

• A Sunday School serves children and teens.
• Christian Science was founded by Mary Baker Eddy, and its Mother Church is in Boston.
• The church is listed in the Town of Hingham business directory as a place of worship.