It is sixteen years since Christian Science came to Carmel. The first Christian Science services were held at Pine Inn, in May, 1902. During the period from 1902 to 1910 good healing was done, literature was distributed, a Sunday school and a reading room were maintained, the present lot was acquired, and a building fund was started by a contribution of fifteen dollars from the Sunday school.
From 1910 to 1913 small groups of people met in homes to read the Lesson-Sermon. Gradually the number increased, until in July, 1913, eight Christian Scientists met at the home of one of the members, and a Christian Science Society was organized. Meetings were held in a private house until the attendance was so great that they were forced to make a change; then Arts and Crafts Hall was rented from February 1, 1914.
Great activity has characterized the growth of this little society, good healing work has been done, contributions have been made for the relief of Christian Scientists in the war zone, a hearty response has been given to appeals for help in prison work, and their quota for Christian Science War Relief and Camp Welfare work has been exceeded every month.
