The First Church of Christ Scientist has a history in the Hinsdale area of supporting the spiritual growth of the community. Members are encouraged to reach out and minister to people and organizational causes, not necessarily as a church congregation, but as individuals. Many Christian Scientists will publish their own articles about doing missionary work and about how their volunteering has helped those who can't help themselves. Free lectures are sponsored annually at the church with a focus on trends or problems that are affecting the local community.