Board members from Seventh Church do their own private investigation of the Fort Lewis Christian Science Activity after a statewide conference of Christian Science churches on May 29, 1934, was held to decide whether to renovate the building or

S2 E14: Inspirational Meetings (1934)

Feb 13th, 2023 18m 15s

Mr. Orison "O.J.C" Dutton, board chair, with a united board, proposes inspirational meetings for the members of Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, after another request for financial support for the Christian Science Publishing House i

S2 E13: Making History (1933)

Jan 31st, 2023 48m 11s

Miss Eileen Ruth Gormley writes a historical sketch for Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, in 1933. Mrs. Harriett M. Armstrong writes the history of First Church, Ms. Adela S. Hawley for Fourth Church, and a committee of three for the

S2 E12: New Hymnal (1932)

Jan 19th, 2023 28m 38s

Mr. William Rathvon shares how important music was to Mary Baker Eddy. The workers at Kingsport Press hum and sing while manufacturing the new Christian Science hymnals in 1932. Church members hold hymns sings. Mr. Bicknell Young is guest soloi

S2 E11: Washington Bicentennial (1932)

Jan 12th, 2023 25m 34s

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Ferree proposes hanging an American flag behind the readers on February 22, 1932, George Washington's 200th birthday, at Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. The Christian Science Board of Directors announce a special

S2 E10: Ushering (1931)

Jan 6th, 2023 24m 30s

Mr. Ross Perry Williams, head usher at Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, orchestrates the Sunday collections in 1931 to help pay for construction of the new Publishing House building for the Christian Science Publishing Society in Bos

S2 E9: Standing Rules (1931)

Dec 30th, 2022 23m 13s

Mrs. Rice, Secretary of the Joint Dedication Committee, sends the standing rules to the local Boards of Directors for their approval in early 1931. The board at Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, considers a statement from the Christi

S2 E8: Eagleson Hall (1930)

Dec 28th, 2022 25m 21s

Mr. Herbert T. Condon, Dean of Students at University of Washington, invites the college student Christian Scientists to move their meetings off campus to Eagleson Hall, the University YMCA in the U-District at 15th Ave NE and NE 42nd Street in

S2 E7: Radiocasts (1930)

Dec 17th, 2022 23m 16s

Mr. Edwin Kirk Piper hears a K.O.M.O. radio broadcast of the Sunday evening service of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. US President Herbert Hoover gives a state of the union address to Congress on December 2, 1930. Season 2 of "Ded

S2 E6: Tenth Church Dedication (1929)

Dec 14th, 2022 13m 25s

Mrs. Ruth Marthaler announces the dedication of Tenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, in Seahurst Park, on Sunday, December 8, 1929, after Mrs. Laura E. Ellis reads a telegram sent to the Board of Directors of The Mother Church in Boston.

S2 E5: To Arouse United Interest (1929)

Dec 10th, 2022 17m 3s

A mass meeting, called by the new joint dedication committee, is held at Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, downtown. Area Christian Scientists contribute to the building fund for the newly completed Sixth church of Christ, Scientist,

S2 E4: Third Church Dedication (1929)

Dec 5th, 2022 8m 6s

Mrs. Bessie Haviland makes plans for dedication services at Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. Mrs. Florence Foster, Second Reader, makes the official dedication announcement at the three special services on Sunday, November 24, 1929.

S2 E3: Joint Dedication Committee (1929)

Nov 30th, 2022 15m 54s

Mr. Walter G. Stanley sends a telegram to the Board of Directors of The Mother Church in Boston about the conference of Christian Science churches in Seattle scheduled for Nov. 7, 1929, to discuss a proposal for a joint dedication committee. Ta

S2 E2: Call to Action (1929)

Oct 30th, 2022 19m 24s

Mr. Walter G. Stanley floats a proposal for joint dedication, and the Board of Directors at Ninth Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, makes a resolution. Image: Empire Building. Paul Dorpat collection.Season 2 is a review draft prior to pub

S2 E1: Pivotal Moment (1929)

Oct 26th, 2022 19m 36s

Church members discuss the terms of their mortgage bonds as financial markets show signs of instability, at Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. Includes a 50-year overview of the history of the Christian Science movement as presented in

26. Influence and Inspiration (1918)

Jun 17th, 2020 1h 35m

Mr. Orison “O.J.C.” Dutton, Board Chair and President of Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, prepares for church building and operates a Christian Science Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Hospitality Club in the midst of world war and the 1918 Sp

Black History Month Bonus - Central Area Reading Room (1970)

Feb 14th, 2020 1h

In 1970, Mr. Milton Simons and Mrs. Martha W. Smith establish a Christian Science Reading Room in Seattle’s traditionally Afro-American district, the Central Area, with the support of the area Churches of Christ, Scientist. Takes place at 1134

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48. Afterword (2019)

Oct 26th, 2019 10m 16s

Author Cindy Safronoff reflects on Part 1 of "Dedication: A Centennial Story."The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story by Cindy Peyser Safronoff is available on Amazon, through Powell's

47. Christian Science Teacher (1929)

Sep 28th, 2019 19m 58s

Mr. Allen H. Armstrong's support of the Christian Science movement in Seattle ends. Includes discussion of the three downtown Christian Science professional centers: the Empire Building on Second Avenue, the Shafer Building at Sixth Avenue and

46. Architect (1925)

Sep 24th, 2019 18m 46s

Mr. Oscar Marcus "O.M." Kulien becomes the new Building Committee chair for Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. Mr. Harlan Thomas, architect, gets involved. Mr. Charles W. Carkeek wins the construction contract.The book Dedication: B

45. The Lot (1924)

Sep 21st, 2019 10m 47s

The members of Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, in Queen Anne, reconsider the location for their church.The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story by Cindy Peyser Safronoff i

44. Seventh Church Service (1923)

Sep 17th, 2019 24m 18s

Mr. Justice M. Matthews recommends budget cuts for Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. Mr. John S. Gibson leads the design considerations for a new edifice for the Queen Anne congregation with architect Daniel Riggs Huntington. Sevent

43. Art Glass (1922)

Sep 14th, 2019 31m 21s

Mr. George F. Dunham visits the Dannenhoffer Glass Works factory in Brooklyn, New York, summer of 1922. Mr. David L. Povey crafts windows for Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. United States President Warren G. Harding passes through

42. Primitive Christianity (1922)

Sep 10th, 2019 19m 53s

The Building Committee lays the cornerstone for the Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, edifice at Eighth Avenue and Seneca Street on October 29, 1922. Miss Jessie Estep lends money. Mr. Neil McDonald prepares the basement for use as a temporar

41. Terra-Cotta (1922)

Sep 7th, 2019 6m 39s

The Building Committee for Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, takes a field trip to the Northern Clay Company terra-cotta tile manufacturing plant in Auburn, Washington.The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker