First Church of Christ, Scientist, Lakewood, Washington

05/05/2025

SACRED PLACES Tour of Tacoma's Historic Churches
This Saturday, May 10th, 2025 celebrate National Historic Preservation Month and Tacoma's rich trove of church architecture and history with this tour of historic churches. This free event celebrates Tacoma’s diverse collection of religious architecture, including beautiful First Church of Christ, Scientist, Tacoma, as well as the contributions each congregation has made to the development and vitality of the City. Participants will enjoy building tours, exhibits and music, while viewing soaring architectural spaces, stunning stained glass and hand-carved detailing.
Visitors will have the opportunity to go inside eight historic sacred places throughout Tacoma. Each building will be open to the public from 1pm-4pm and include various highlights such as art, music, and storytelling. Maps will be provided at each location.
Participating congregations include: Christ Episcopal; First Church of Christ, Scientist; Immanuel Presbyterian, St. Luke’s Memorial Episcopal; Peace Lutheran; Temple Beth El; Bethany Presbyterian; and Urban Grace. For more information go to:

This free event celebrates Tacoma's diverse collection of religious architecture, as well as the contributions each congregation has made to the development and vitality of the City. Participants will enjoy building tours, exhibits and music, while viewing soaring architectural spaces, stunning stai...

05/24/2024

FINDING JOY, HEALTH, AND HOPE FOR ALL
The members of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Lakewood are greateful to Christian Science lecturer Steven Salt for sharing his lecture with us on Sunday May 19th. And many thanks to those of you who joined us IN PERSON and on your phone to hear Steve's uplifting message. We received several positive comments. Steve was able to fill-in for our scheduled lecturer Janet Hegarty, who was unable to join us on the 19th.
If you missed Steve's presentation, you can hear an audio recording of it for 30 days by following this link: https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/6lfBqph7-F39tWaN4.html

05/11/2024

The members of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Lakewood warmly invite you to join us at our upcoming lecture by Christian Science lecturer, practitioner, and teacher Janet Hegarty of St. Louis. Janet's lecture is titled: "Discovering Ever Present Love: Active in Your Life."
The lecture will be given in-person on Sunday May 19th at 2:00 pm at our church in Lakewood. If you cannot join with us in person, you can call-in with your phone to listen. To listen by phone:
1. Dial: 253-215-8782
2. Meeting ID: 892 0245 6412 #
3. Participant ID: Press #

About her lecture, Janet says: "Love might be what Life is all about. A view of Love as God can bring more thoughtful, tender affection to your relationships."

We are located at 9125 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood WA, just minutes off I-5. With questions, leave a comment here, go to our website at www.CSLakewood.org or call us at 253-588-3714 and leave a message.

We look forward to seeing you this coming May 19th at 2:00 pm Pacific Daylight Savings Time.

All are invited to our upcoming lecture with Janet Hagerty in Lakewood, Washington on Sunday May 19, 2024. Please see the attached Flyers.

04/22/2024

On Sunday, April 21, the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Lakewood served as the setting for a "Celebration of a Life Well Lived" for Ronald (Ron) L. Hendry. Starting in our sanctuary, a program featured singing and sharing of memories about Ron. Following the celebration of Ron's vibrant life, Hendry family, friends, and colleagues gathered for reception in our Sunday School room where we now hold services. Ron's family decorated the room with photos of Ron, plus his professional awards and honors. They also provideda delicious spread of food and beverages. Our members extend our love and gratitude to the Hendry family for hosting the celebration at our church; Ron was a long-time member and benefactor of our branch Christian Science church and shared his faith and love of Christian Science throughout the community. The attached photos are of the program and of the reception where we gathered to celebrate Ron.

02/02/2024

"Devine Love always has met and always will meet every human need." Including a new home for an old piano. That's what happened to our old Sunday School piano that was unused for many years until it was given to one of our substitute soloists, Ashley, so she could play at her home in Tacoma. Come this past Christmas, she couldn't resist the offer of her own church to take their surplus 1879 Steinway upright piano and move it to her house (see pictures). But what to do with her piano from our Lakewood Christian Science church that she loved playing at home since year 2020? This week it found its new happy home with a fellow member of her church congregation. See the post and video below.

12/11/2023

Mary, thank you so much for keeping our church sparking clean all year-round.

12/07/2023

Music plays a significant role in Christian Science services and our Lakewood church is so blessed with wonderful musicians. Enjoy this clip from our Thanksgiving Day service.

11/11/2023

On behalf of our friends and church family members of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Tacoma, our church in Lakewood is delighted to share with you information about an upcoming event taking place on Saturday November 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Tacoma Christian Science church, 902 Division Avenue across the street from beautiful Wright Park. This event celebrates completion of restoration of the stunning art glass dome that illuminates the church sanctuary. The event is a talk given by artist and stained glass restorer Blake La Rue. Blake will touch upon building history and also the logistical challenges he faced in completing the project.

In addition to Blake's work, our congratulations and gratitude goes to the board and members of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Tacoma for undertaking this massive restoration project and making a significant commitment to preserving the building and inner city Tacoma. Attached are a few photos in 2021 in the initial stages of the project. Come and savor the finished project on Saturday November 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

11/06/2023

After our service this morning (11/5/2023) we celebrated Shirley, our multi-talented, dedicated, dependable, always cheerful pianist for our church. In the attached sequence of photos, she is surprised when our board president Jim Anderson presents her with a thank you card and gift of appreciation for being a key part of our services and church family. Thank you so much Shirley!

10/15/2023

What a treat at today's (10/16/23) church service to greet and welcome back visitor Jonathon Lipko, a former pupil of our Sunday School, (now where our services are held). Jonathon is the son of Sandy Lipko, a long-time and beloved Lakewood church member. A lifetime Boeing employee, Jonathon is now based in Wichita and in town this weekend visiting family and friends. Thank you Jonathon for your visit and stop-in again next time you're in the area, Seahawks game or not!

06/27/2023

The Sunrise Haven Prayer Topic for July is:
"In the dark hours, wise Christian Scientists stand firmer than ever in their allegiance to God. Wisdom is wedded to their love, and their hearts are not troubled."
from Miscellaneouse Writings by Mary Baker Eddy, page 276.

Thank you to Emma Flavin, Sunrise Haven Executive Director for the monthly Prayer Topics.

06/27/2023

Check out our redesigned website. Go to cslakewood.org and take a look at our new colors and layout, plus added photographs.
Our appreciation goes to our web designer Hatfield Brothers (Ben and Luke) at hatfieldbros.com.