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− | The '''First Church of Christ, Scientist''' is a Pensacola [[Wikipedia:Christian Science|Christian Science]] congregation located at | + | The '''First Church of Christ, Scientist''' is a Pensacola [[Wikipedia:Christian Science|Christian Science]] congregation located at 5555 N [[Davis Hwy]]. The church also operates the [[Christian Science Reading Room]] at the same address. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Christian Science presence first came to Pensacola in [[1895]]. It was reorganized in [[1905]] as an official branch of [[Wikipedia: The First Church of Christ, Scientist (Boston, Massachusetts)|the Mother Church]] in Boston. Services were held in various downtown buildings until the church purchased a property at 15 West [[Belmont Street]] in [[1920]]. | + | Christian Science presence first came to Pensacola in [[1895]]. It was reorganized in [[1905]] as an official branch of [[Wikipedia:The First Church of Christ, Scientist (Boston, Massachusetts)|the Mother Church]] in Boston. Services were held in various downtown buildings until the church purchased a property at 15 West [[Belmont Street]] in [[1920]]. |
− | In [[1967]], the church purchased a larger property at 4880 North [[9th Avenue]]. Construction of a new building began in April [[1972]], and the first service was held on [[December 10]], [[1974]]. The building was officially dedicated on [[December 29]] of that year. The North 9th Avenue church property has since been sold and the church | + | In [[1967]], the church purchased a larger property at 4880 North [[9th Avenue]]. Construction of a new building began in April [[1972]], and the first service was held on [[December 10]], [[1974]]. The building was officially dedicated on [[December 29]] of that year. The North 9th Avenue church property has since been sold and the church is now meeting in a storefront at the North Davis Highway location until a new church is constructed on Nine Mile Road. |
− | The Sunday service is at 10: | + | The Sunday service is at 10:30AM, and the Wednesday Evening meeting is now at 7:00PM. The Reading Room is available before and after church services and from noon to 2:00PM on Saturdays. |
==References== | ==References== |