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Christian Science Church Center
PROGRESS REPORT No. 17
The sense of unity underscoring the design of the Church Center is graciously illustrated in the role given to the reflecting pool. Extending more than 200 yards in length, the pool's bright water will mirror all of the structures—new buildings and existing ones—in rich visual unity. And, in so doing, the pool will give a sense of intimacy while still preserving a large open expanse.
A walkway will encircle the pool, thus enabling strollers—not to mention camera fans—to locate a reflected image of any one of the buildings. From any position along the Huntington Avenue side of the pool one will be able to see an image of the original edifice of The Mother Church. And from the curved front of the new Sunday School one will command a striking view of the pool, including a full image of the tall, 26-story Administration Building.
Combined with this design for beauty is the architectural plan for the pool's utility. Some three-quarters of a million gallons of water, circulating at a rate of 2,000 gallons a minute will cool the Colonnade Building thus eliminating the need for a 600-ton cooling facility on top of the building. The result will be simplification of the engineering challenges for the foundation and the assurance of a cleaner, more attractive roof line.
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July 6, 1968 issue
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Yield with Full Consent to Truth
LESLIE C. BELL
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"Why...stand aghast at nothingness?"
EDNA MAY EVANS WHITE
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The True Mirror
NATHANIEL GREENE
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Heat Cannot Harm
KATHLEEN B. GRANGER
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SAUL ENTERS DAMASCUS
Paul Osborne Williams
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Individual Completeness
ANEETA H. PETERSON
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"Sorry, little wasp!"
N. EILEEN N. BURNLEY
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The Theology of Hope
Helen Wood Bauman
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Let Us Work for Brotherhood
Alan A. Aylwin
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In 1950, one of our young sons became ill
Ann O. Spaulding
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At the time I took up the serious study of Christian Science, I...
Margaret McAndrew Upfold with contributions from Arthur Ernest Upfold
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I feel that it is a joyous duty to write a testimony of gratitude...
Mabel C. Niemeyer
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I should like to share some of my experiences in Christian Science...
Norma J. Gallagher
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RADIO PROGRAM NO. 326 - Freedom from Physical Limitation
Harlan Witham with contributions from Harvey W. Wood
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Signs of the Times
with contributions from O. MacKenzie, A. E. Wilder Smith