The history of Christian Science in Muskegon began with a dramatic healing in 1884 of Dudley Tillotson, a salesman in his mid-thirties who had suffered illness most of his life and who had been told by physicians in Muskegon and nearby Grand Rapids that he had only a short life expectancy. The healing followed Christian Science treatment by a woman who moved to Muskegon after attending classes with Mary Baker Eddy in Boston. Mr. Tillotson and his wife, Sarah, hosted in their home the first of several classes of instruction in Christian Science held in Muskegon homes until 1898 when Christian Science Society of Muskegon was formed. The group grew in numbers and on January 15, 1901 became First Church of Christ, Scientist, Muskegon.
Services were held in the Muskegon Woman’s Club until May 3, 1931 when the first service was held in a large new Greek-revival edifice. This well-appointed building and its Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ were dedicated debt-free on December 10, 1950. Church services (and the Reading Room) recently moved to its current location (June,2013).
Sunday Service
You are warmly invited to attend our one hour service beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School
All children, young adults, and visitors up to the age of 20 are welcome in our Christian Science Sunday School.
The Sunday School is held during the same hour as our Sunday church service, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting
Every Wednesday evening we have a one hour testimony meeting starting at 7:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Everyone is welcome to visit our Reading Room which is located in the church building at 1065 Fourth Street at Webster Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440. (View Map)
The Reading Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and on Saturdays from 12 noon until 2 p.m.
Church and Reading Room Address:
1065 Fourth Street at Webster Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440
Phone: 231-722-7704
Please email us at cschurch@i2k.com with any questions, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!