Church Dedications

Note: Christian Science churches are dedicated only when free from debt.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (First Church).

The members and friends of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hamilton, Ontario, on Sunday, June 1, 1947, joined in the dedication of their church edifice, situated on Main Street East at Gladstone Avenue. Three services were held.

The following is a brief outline of the history of the church:

Christian Science was first introduced into Hamilton through the healing of one of its residents in 1889. In 1891 a group of five students met for services. Extended interest, through the activities of these early Christian Scientists, resulted in 1892 in the organization of a branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Until the year 1895, services were held at the home of a member. From this period until 1919, the progressive growth of the church necessitated the renting of various halls. The church was incorporated on January 17, 1911, as First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hamilton, Ontario. In 1919, a fully equipped church building was purchased on Main Street East, near Walnut.

The present building site was purchased in March, 1924. Four years later, feeling the need of larger quarters, the small church edifice was sold and services were held temporarily in Pythian Hall. Building operations were begun on the new site, and the cornerstone was laid on December 15, 1928. The opening service of this church took place on Sunday, July 7, 1929.

The church building is constructed of imported cream brick and is of modern design. The auditorium is decorated in rich ivory, with furnishings of rosewood finish.

The Hamilton Spectator

Charlotte, Michigan (Society).

The church edifice of Christian Science Society, Charlotte, was dedicated on Sunday, June 1, 1947, in the morning, the service being repeated in the afternoon.

From the healing of a woman of so-called incurable disease, a new interest in Christian Science was awakened in this community. A small group held services in homes and later in two public places, each of which was soon outgrown. During this time an organization was effected.

In 1945, it was thought necessary to have still more room, and so the Edith Moser property at the corner of Bostwick Avenue and Lovett Street was purchased for a church home. The progress of the society has been steady and sure.

Republican-Tribune

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