First Church of Christ, Scientist, Richmond facts for kids
Quick facts for kids First Church of Christ, Scientist, Richmond |
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The church from the northwest
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| 51°27′39″N 0°18′01″W / 51.4609°N 0.3003°W | |
| Location | 35 Sheen Road, Richmond, London TW9 1AD |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Christian Science |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | active |
| Architect(s) | W Braxton Sinclair and Barton |
| Groundbreaking | 1939 |
| Completed | 1953 |
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Richmond is a church located in Richmond, London. You can find it on Sheen Road. This church is a local part of a bigger organization. That main organization is called The First Church of Christ, Scientist. It was first started in Boston, Massachusetts, in the year 1879.
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Building the Church
The church building was constructed over several years. Work began in 1939 and finished in 1953. The people who designed it were architects named W. Braxton Sinclair and Barton. Sinclair also designed another similar church in Bromley, Kent. Experts have described the church's look. They said it has strong, detailed red brickwork. It also features some decorative styles.
What Happens at the Church?
Regular Meetings
The church holds services every Sunday morning. There is also a special Sunday school for young people. This school is for anyone under 20 years old. On Wednesday evenings, there is a weekly testimony meeting.
Reading Room
The building also includes a reading room. This is a quiet place where people can read and study.
Official Registration
The church is officially registered as a place of worship. Its registration number is 81398. This means it follows the rules set by the Places of Worship Registration Act 1855.
See also
- Cadogan Hall, which used to be the First Church of Christ, Scientist, London
- First Church of Christ, Scientist (Brighton)
- former First Church of Christ, Scientist, Fallowfield, Manchester
