Christian Scientists believe in the healing power of faith and decline medical treatment in favor of prayer. Many of the denomination's churches, including Fourth Church of Christ Scientist in Shorewood, include reading rooms that are open for studies on the principles of healing.
Christian Science First Church of Christ Science located on State Street offers hourlong Sunday services that include singing hymns, saying The Lord's Prayer, responsive readings, Pastoral readings and more. The church follows The Holy Bible and the Christian Science textbook by Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.