Article February 8, 1958 Issue

Church Dedications

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

Cape God Standard-Times

Hyannis, Massachusetts (First Church).

Dedication ceremonies were held yesterday at First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hyannis. ... At services conducted a 11 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. ... a brief history of the church was read.

It was pointed out that as early as 1896 Christian Science services were held in Cotuit [in a private home]. In 1909 a [church edifice] was built in West Yarmouth [by the Christian Scientists there], but as the membership grew, it became apparent in later years that additional facilities were needed.

In 1943 [Christian Science Society], West Yarmouth, and [First Church of Christ, Scientist], Cotuit, consolidated and obtained quarters in the Masonic Building in Hyannis to form the present [church].

A large tract of land was acquired in 1947 at Bearse's Way and Stevens Street, the present location of the church. The original buildings of the Cotuit church then were moved to the site in 1949 and remodeled. The first services were held in the new edifice on July 3, 1949.

Cape God Standard-Times November 25, 1957

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