Among the Churches

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Eureka, Cal.—There was a very good attendance yesterday [Nov. 29] at the first services held in the newly finished edifice of First Church of Christ, Scientist, at the corner of Eleventh and H streets. Dedicatory services will be held later. The new church occupies a lot 60 by 110 feet, and the outside dimensions are 50 by 90 feet. The seating capacity is about three hundred, with room available in the vestibule and gallery for about one hundred more.

The Humboldt Times.

Berkeley, Cal.—With the opinion of Deputy District Attorney Burpee that there would be nothing illegal in renting the high school auditorium for religious meetings, it was voted to rent it to Second Church of Christ, Scientist, for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services.

Berkeley Gazette.

Hopkinton, Iowa.—The Christian Scientists now have their own place of worship. They have purchased from the J. Platt estate the residence and two and one half lots on the corner of Chestnut and Second streets just east of the Philipp hotel, the consideration being twenty-five hundred dollars. The location is an ideal one from every standpoint. For the present, two large rooms have been fitted up, and will be used for the services. The congregation expects eventually to renovate and remodel the entire building for the church and Sunday school, with a reading-room attached. The first service was held there last Sunday [Nov. 22].

The Hopkinton Leader.

Kingston, N. Y.—A congregation that nearly filled the church, met Sunday morning [Dec. 6] at eleven o'clock for the first service of First Church of Christ, Scientist, in the new edifice at 161 Fair street. For several years the congregation has held its Sunday services and Wednesday evening testimony meetings in the chapel, 38 Sterling street, but a change of location was found to be desirable. A lot was purchased by the organization, and ground was broken for the church building in April, 1914. The church occupies a space twenty-four by fifty feet, and as to location and construction presents every possibility for real service and usefulness.

Kingston Freeman.

Concord, Mass.—The handsome new edifice of First Church of Christ, Scientist, was opened for services on Sunday, Dec. 27. The building is in the colonial style of architecture and occupies a prominent position on the central square of the town. It has a seating capacity of between three and four hundred. The church was organized in 1908, and has been holding services in Insurance Hall.—Correspondence.

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