Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, Manchester

Our Services

We hold regular public services and meetings, open to all. Whether you are new to Christian Science or have attended for many years, you are always welcome.

Every Sunday

Sunday Service

11:00 am

The Sunday service is the central gathering of Fourth Church each week. The service follows the format established by Mary Baker Eddy for all Christian Science churches, with readings from the Bible and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, accompanied by congregational hymn singing. The service lasts approximately one hour.

Sunday School meets at the same time for children and young people up to the age of 20.

In person42 Peter Street M2 5GP
Every Wednesday

Wednesday Testimony Meeting

7:00 pm

The Wednesday meeting is an opportunity for the congregation to share testimonies of healing and spiritual growth, alongside readings from the Bible and Science and Health. These meetings have been a cornerstone of Christian Science practice since its earliest days, offering a space for honest, heartfelt sharing of how prayer has made a practical difference in everyday life.

All are welcome to attend and to share, or simply to listen.

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Every Sunday

Sunday School

11:00 am

Sunday School meets at the same time as the Sunday service, offering children and young people up to the age of 20 a warm and nurturing space to explore the Bible and the teachings of Christian Science. Classes are adapted to different age groups, encouraging independent thinking and a practical understanding of prayer. Nursery is provided for younger children.

All our Sunday School superintendents are fully DBS checked, and we have strong safeguarding practices in place in compliance with current guidance.

Sunday School class Sunday School room Nursery
In person42 Peter Street M2 5GP
Thursday 26 November 2026

Thanksgiving Service

7:00 pm

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Service — a special evening gathering open to everyone. Come and share in an uplifting hour of gratitude, healing, and inspiration.

Thanksgiving Service
In person42 Peter Street M2 5GP
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What to expect

Christian Science is a healing Christianity. When we gather on Sundays and Wednesdays, we come together as a community of people who share a common conviction: that God's love is present, practical, and powerful enough to meet every human need.

01

A warm welcome

You will be greeted at the door by an usher. Rather than a programme, you will be offered a copy of the Christian Science Quarterly, which contains the Bible Lesson Sermon for that week. You are welcome simply to sit and listen.

02

The Lesson-Sermon

Two elected members of the congregation serve as First and Second Reader. They read alternately from the Bible and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, following a set Lesson-Sermon prepared by The Mother Church in Boston each week. There is no sermon from a minister.

03

Congregational hymns

The service includes several hymns, accompanied by organ. Hymnbooks are provided. You are welcome to join in or simply listen.

04

Approximately one hour

Both the Sunday service and the Wednesday meeting last approximately one hour. A collection is taken at the end of the service.

05

Silent prayer

The service includes a brief period of silent prayer, along with the Lord's Prayer with its spiritual interpretation as given by Mary Baker Eddy.

06

You are welcome back

After the service, members of the congregation are usually available for a brief, informal chat. The Reading Room next door is open on Sundays after the service from 12:30 to 14:00.