Christian Scientist Church
Some buildings tell you exactly what they are the moment you stand in front of them, as does this church in Concord.
Carved above the entrance are the words that define its origin: “A gift from Mary Baker G. Eddy…..to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Concord, New Hampshire.” It is a simple statement, but one that connects this structure directly to the life and legacy of a woman whose story is deeply rooted in this city.
Mary Baker Eddy’s connection to Concord spans decades. It is here that she began to shape the ideas that would become Christian Science. It was here that she later led that movement, guiding its growth beyond New Hampshire and into a national and international presence. This church stands as a reflection of what that work became.
The building was completed in 1929, nearly two decades after her death in 1910. It was funded through her estate, fulfilling her intention to provide a permanent home for the Concord congregation. The church was built specifically as a Christian Science Church, and it continues to serve that role today.
Here stands a legacy, set in stone, of Mary Baker Eddy’s connection to this city.
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