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Sharing the Herald

“Millions of unprejudiced minds — simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert — are waiting and watching for rest and drink. Give them a cup of cold water in Christ’s name, and never fear the consequences.” 
—Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 570

Give a cup of cold water

Every day, readers share Herald articles and testimonies, bringing inspiration, comfort, and healing to people around the world.

Are you inspired by what you’re reading? Consider sharing it with a friend, family member, neighbor, or co-worker.

Use the share buttons (above and below each article) to send what you’re reading to anyone via email, Facebook, WhatsApp, or Twitter.

Give a cup of cold water

They’ll receive a special link to read the article, whether or not they’re a subscriber.

REMEMBER: If you copy the URL from the top of your browser and share that, your friend won’t be able to read the article unless they’re a Herald or JSH-Online subscriber. 

Take a friend on a tour of the site

Check out our Take a Tour page, or show it to a friend! It’s an overview of all the features that the Herald magazine and Herald-Online have to offer, and it’s a great way to introduce someone new to the website. You can also learn more about the Herald and its mission on our About the Herald page.

Show a friend the Herald landing page

The public version of the Herald landing page is available for anyone to explore, with or without a subscription. Read sample articles, search the Directory of Christian Science resources, and learn more about the Herald.

Is there a limit to how much I can share?

On Herald-Online, you are welcome to share individual articles at any time. However, when doing so, we ask that you think specifically of those with whom you’re sharing and share just the “cup of cold water” that will be a blessing to them. The article sharing function of the site is intended for this type of individual sharing. Learn more about sharing permissions on our Terms of Service page, under “Content Use, Sharing, and Copyright.”

Sharing on your own website

Please review our Permissions page for guidelines on what you can and cannot share on your own site.

The Mission of the Herald

In 1903, Mary Baker Eddy established The Herald of Christian Science. Its purpose: "to proclaim the universal activity and availability of Truth." The definition of "herald" as given in a dictionary, "forerunner—a messenger sent before to give notice of the approach of what is to follow," gives a special significance to the name Herald and moreover points to our obligation, the obligation of each one of us, to see that our Heralds fulfill their trust, a trust inseparable from the Christ and first announced by Jesus (Mark 16:15), "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

—Mary Sands Lee, Christian Science Sentinel, July 7, 1956

Learn more about the Herald and its Mission.