Thank you for your ongoing support of the periodicals through your readership and prayers.
Beginning today, your subscriptions to the Christian Science Sentinel and/or The Christian Science Journal now include online access to the two most recent issues, respectively. You can read and listen to individual articles and issues, bookmark your favorites, and share content more quickly. As we consider this expansion of subscriber benefits, we are testing this pilot program with a limited group of subscribers.
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FAQ
How can I access my Sentinel or Journal issues online?
Go to sentinel.christianscience.com or journal.christianscience.com, respectively, and log in using your existing email address and password that you use for your other subscriptions with The Mother Church and The Christian Science Publishing Society via Single Sign On.
If you’re new to accessing your subscriptions online or have any questions, please follow the instructions to set up your Single Sign On account.
Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to access your two most recent issues and can get started with reading, listening, bookmarking, etc.
What online content do I have access to?
Sentinel subscribers can access the two most recent Sentinel issues. Journal subscribers can access the two most recent Journal issues.
Is The Christian Science Publishing Society moving away from print publications?
No. Please rest assured that The Christian Science Publishing Society has no plans to phase out print. For many, print is the preferred way to engage with the periodicals. Online access is simply an added benefit to your subscription. We value and appreciate print.
Does the addition of online access change the cost of my subscription?
No. The cost of your subscription is not changing at this time. We are simply adding online access to your current subscription.
I have ideas and thoughts about this. How can I share feedback?
Your feedback throughout the pilot program will be important to help determine if this is an experience we should offer to all subscribers. Whether you love having online access, you have questions, or you are simply not interested, please let us know in this online form. We’ll be asking for your feedback periodically over these next few months.
How long is this pilot program?
At this time, there is not a final end date for the pilot program.
What does online access provide?
Online access is simply another way to engage with your periodicals—whether it be on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can read and listen to individual articles and issues, bookmark your favorites, and share content more quickly. We have no plans to phase out print now, or at any point in the future.
Will I be notified when the latest Sentinel or Journal issue is published online?
Yes. Each week, Sentinel subscribers will receive news of the latest Sentinel issue directly in their email inbox. It includes a message from the Editors introducing the issue, as well as the latest news and announcements from The Mother Church and the Field.
Similarly, each month, Journal subscribers will receive news of the latest Journal issue directly in their email inbox. It also includes the latest news and announcements from The Mother Church and the Field, as well as a welcome message.
If you don’t wish to receive these email communications, please opt out by clicking "Unsubscribe" in the email footer.
What if I don’t want online access?
At this time, we are still exploring the benefits and any potential drawbacks of this additional subscriber benefit. If you don’t wish to receive email communications about online access, please let us know in our survey, and opt out by clicking "Unsubscribe" in the email footer.
Will I be able to read or listen online to content from the JSH-Online archive?
No. As a print Sentinel and/or Journal subscriber, you will have access only to the two most recent Sentinel and/or Journal issues, respectively. If you would like to access content in the JSH-Online archive, please consider signing up for a free trial or exploring subscription options.
Who do I contact if I still have questions?
You can reach out to the Customer Care Center by calling +1-617-450-2880, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time, or filling out this online form.