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 Mercer Island Clergy Association (MICA), founded in the late 1970s,is a group of religious leaders who meet on…More the third Wednesday of each month (except December) from noon to 1:30pm. Members discuss matters of shared interest to the Island's faith communities, plan interfaith community religious events and provide colleague support.  Typically, members are ordained clergy in their respective faith traditions or are appointed representatives from a faith community active on the Island.</p> <p>Each year the Clergy Association holds an interfaith community Thanksgiving Eve prayer service that rotates between local congregations.  MICA also participates in the annual baccalaureate for Mercer Island's graduating high school Seniors.</p> <p>Those who are not regular members of MICA, but who would like to address the group at a meeting, should contact the acting president of MICA to be added to the agenda. The current president of MICA is Rev. Mark Travis, Congregational Church of Mercer Island.</p>

Island Park Elementary School is located in the Mid-Island area of Mercer Island, just north of Island Crest and…More Deane's Children's parks. The school is a 2009 Washington Achievement Award winner, which recognizes its general excellence and science and language arts programs. State MSP test results are high, with 84 percent of students achieving math standards and 89 percent achieving reading standards in 2009. Classrooms are managed by 25 teachers, 49 specialist teachers and other staff.</p> <p>Island Park is home to the school district's English Language Learners program and Extended Resource Room, and offers extra attention to students through the Hand in Hand paraprofessional program. A before- and after-school child care program and summer day camp, route: {:controller=>"listings", :action=>"show", :id=>"west-mercer-kids-company"} --> are also offered to Island Park students for the 2011-2012 school year at the <!-- name: West Mercer Elementary School campus, with pick-up and drop-off available between sites.</p> <p>Island Park Elementary is led by Principal Dr. Nancy Loorem.</p>

The Mercer Island Ward meetinghouse is a one-story modern brick building complete with meeting rooms, chapel and an…More all-purpose hall that is used for church-supported athletics and community activities. Youth meetings are held at the meetinghouse Tuesdays at 7pm - 8:30pm, and all visitors are welcome to attend. Bishop Ken Tracy leads church services here.</p> <p> </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>

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>

Northwest Yeshiva High School, the only Jewish high school in the state, maintains a highly-regarded college…More preparatory and Judaic studies curriculum. </p> <p>Perched on a hillside in the Mid-Island area above Island Crest Way, the school is a tight-knit community of students and teachers committed to producing well-rounded young adults. Students are also required to perform community service during each school year to foster a strong sense of volunteerism. The school also offers a number of interscholastic sports and electives and maintains strong ties to Israel. More than half of the student body spends a year abroad in Israel before continuing on to college.</p> <p>Head of School Rabbi Bernie Fox administers both the general and religious curriculums.</p> <p> </p>

The fact that The Rose Clinic has nearly 100 percent retention of its clients says it all.

A reputation…More earned the old-fashioned way through personalized service for clients; a professional family of practitioners with a positive and supportive atmosphere is what clients will experience at The Rose Clinic. Ninety percent of new clients come from current client referrals to family, friends, business colleagues and neighbors.</p> <p>The owner, Anneliese Rose, invites prospective clients to give her a call. New clients receive a $20 discount off the first massage treatment at The Rose Clinic (regularly $85.00).</p>