The Christian Science Reading Room offers a quiet space to study, meditate and pray for visitors of all faiths.…More Founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866,  The First Church of Christ, Scientist supports reading rooms in the community to support the study of scripture.</p> <p>The Reading Room also features open houses, public speakers and is a sales point for the weekly church national news publication, The Christian Science Monitor.</p>

The First Church of Christ, Scientist was the second church to arrive on Mercer Island in 1929, and its members built…More what is now the Methodist Church on 24th Street. The Christian Science Church is now located mid-island, just off Island Crest Way.</p> <p>Christian Science was first established as a religion by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866 and continues on Mercer Island as a branch of The Mother Church—The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass.</p>

The Pebble Preschool, established in 1999, offers two, three-hour classes, morning and afternoon, and a half-day…More Kindergarten program. It is located on 84th Ave. Southeast.</p> <p>The school, which is affiliated with the Presbyterian faith, seeks to provide children with a Christian learning environment through play time, and teaches basic communication skills, such as handwriting and story telling.</p>

Emmanuel Episcopal Church is located near the Mercer Island Library on a rise a few blocks above Island Crest Way.…More The church is led by a rector, the Rev. Hunt Priest, and focuses on Christian ministries that reflect community-wide values: children, youth, stewardship and service. The parish hall hosts a number of community groups and serves as a meeting place for local scouting organizations.</p> <p>Emmanuel is Mercer Island's first church, which began as a mission here in 1909, and eventually settled into its present location in 1959.</p>

Called a "gathering place" by the church ministry, The Mercer Island Covenant Church is a large evangelical church…More centered on traditional Christian biblical values.</p> <p>The congregation was founded in 1949 and initially met at the present VFW Hall. The first small sanctuary was erected at the present post office site and was later moved to its present corner, conveniently located across from Mercerdale Park. Four building additions have enlarged the facility, including the sanctuary located on the corner of 78th Ave. SE and SE 32nd St. Both traditional and contemporary worship services take place on Sunday mornings, meeting worship desires of all age groups.  <br><br>The Evangelical Covenant Church of America has been shown to be the fastest growing multi-ethnic denomination in the country. This fact is also reflected in the Mercer Island congregation. The church also supports a diverse array of ministries both locally and worldwide. </p>

This congregation of the United Church of Christ (CCMI) strives to be a welcoming Christian community that supports…More the understanding of God and Jesus Christ through the rites of sacrament, prayer retreats and bible classes. The United Church of Christ also does not support a centralized church or doctrinal authority, illustrated by the lack of wooden pews inside the church sanctuary.</p> <p>The church also supports several local and national service causes through a number of Global Ministries including the Atlantic Street Center, Family and Social Services, SafePlace and Treehouse.</p> <p>The church's airy, circular sanctuary overlooks a wooded hillside and a small outdoor amphitheatre through large windows. There is also a small memorial garden and children's play structure nearby.</p>

The New Hope International Church is an evangelical ministry that is guided by pastors and husband-and-wife team…More Varun and Da Laohaprasit. The tenets of the church are guided by Christian principles of spiritual revival, salvation and faith in God and the Holy Spirit. New Hope regularly holds "Care Groups" to welcome members and curious visitors during the week to introduce them to the church.</p> <p>The church traces its origins in the 1980s to the basement of Dr. Varun Laohaprasit's north Seattle home. It has since expanded to two chapels, the other located in Montlake Terrace. New Hope also maintains strong ties to its fellowship churches in Thailand. The church is sheltered amidst an East Island grove of trees, with ample parking and a playground behind the church building.</p> <p><b><br /></b></p>