First Church of Christ, Scientist, Eugene, Oregon

Church Services Update

Dear Friends,

We are currently holding regular church services (both Wednesday and Sunday), as well as Sunday School (beginning Sept. 13th).

We are grateful to be able to welcome our members and guests to our church for Sunday services from 10-11:00 a.m., and Wednesday meetings from 7-8:00 p.m.  Please note that if you attend any our services you must follow current Covid-19 protocols, including wearing a mask at all times while inside the church and maintaining at least 6 feet in distance from others.

We are also grateful for the online church services provided by The Mother Church. These can be enjoyed by anyone through JSH Online or The Mother Church’s website.

Please note that our Reading Room is also open on Mon, Tues, and Fri from 10-Noon.  Again, Covid-19 protocols must be observed if you are in the Reading Room.

The Thursday Bible Lesson Study Group is still holding meetings from Noon-1:00, and Covid-10 protocols are required.

In the first verse of the 90th Psalm we read: “Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.” We are grateful to know that all humanity safely dwells in divine Mind.

Weekly Bible Lesson Study Group

A Bible Lesson study group meets at our Reading Room (1135 Willamette Street, Eugene) every Thursday at Noon.  This is an informal group of church and community members who come together each week to read through and discuss the current Bible Lesson  Everyone is welcome to join in.

PLEASE NOTE:  During this time Covid-19 protocols are required when in the Reading Room, including wearing a mask and maintain 6 feet of social distance.

Bible Lesson Discussion on Thursdays

An informal group of church and community members meets every Thursday at Noon in the Reading Room to discuss ideas from the current Christian Science Bible Lesson.  Come share the historical context of Bible stories, helpful definitions of words, and insights into Lesson topics.

The Reading Room is at 1135 Willamette Street in downtown Eugene.

PLEASE NOTE:  Covid-19 protocols will be required of all who attend these meetings, including wearing masks an maintaining 6 feet of social distance.

Pictorial History of Our Church Remodel

Check out our building’s changes since the 2009 remodel, from beginning to end.

Auditorium/other areas of remodel:

 

New storage rooms at the back of the auditorium, along with new windows above the entry doors

 

 The auditorium cleared, and scaffolding up in preparation for the new pillars

Seat cushions stacked against the walls.  Much volunteer labor went into disassembly and removal.

 

 Work in the main lobby.  No matter how messy, everything was always cleaned up for services.

Work in progress in the committee room

 

 Finished Board room.  No more corrugated walls!

 
At left: pillars for the new
screens have been installed

Building Progress – Sunday School area

Step 1: Removing a section of the ceiling and putting in the skylights and wiring for the lights.

 

 Step 2: Drywall, mudding and paint prep

Step 3: Finished foyer with a more open
feel and plenty of natural light.

 Removing the old Sunday School classroom dividers and prepping for the new ones

The new classroom dividers have bookshelves
and convenient drawers.

Auditorium Progress:

 

Summer: with scaffolding and equipment on a sunny afternoon.

Detail of the columns that will enclose the new smaller seating space

Moving into October, the auditorium has become a busy workshop as
woodwork, windows and the new podium area take shape.

The new platform area  will extend forward of the
old platform and bring the Readers closer to the congregation.

The old window framework being removed

Chris Page removes the nails from an old section of window framing.

The first new window frame in place and boarded up until
the glass arrives.  $80,000 in donations from other  CS
churches will cover the expense of window replacement.

In the meantime, services continue cozily in the foyer.

Auditorium Nearly Ready:

 

Above: the completed auditorium with the carpeting installed

Close-up of the platform.  A new Readers’ desk will be constructed
to match the rest of the new decor.

Right side of the auditorium, showing columns and new windows

View from the podium looking toward the back of the auditorium

Rear detail including handicapped seating area, side storage room
and glass inserts above the doorways from the foyer

Ready for our first service:

 

Above: the foyer, now recarpeted

Looking into the auditorium
with the seats now installed

View from the front of the auditorium looking toward the foyer.  The glass
panels that will go between the pillars will be installed in early January.

The platform, much closer to the congregation than before

Our first service in our newly remodeled space
on December 31, 2008

 

Welcome to the Christian Science church of Eugene

Our congregation is dedicated to living in accord with the truths Jesus taught, which bring help and healing to every need. You are warmly welcome to take part in our offerings to the Eugene community, which include:

  • Sunday church services featuring inspiring Biblical truths from our pastor that you can apply to your daily life.
  • Wednesday evening meetings featuring readings on topics pertinent to community concerns, as well as testimonies of inspiration and healing by those attending.
  • Sunday School, where children and teens learn how to apply the truths Jesus taught to their everyday lives.
  • A public Reading Room available for Bible-based study leading to inspiration and spiritual growth. Whatever your questions about life, you'll find answers in the Reading Room!
  • Christian Science Lectures provided free to our community.

Child care for small children is lovingly provided during all our church services.

Our Pastor

The Holy Bible and Science, and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
We have a pastor who's available to anyone, at any time. Find out more here.