First Church of Christ Scientist, Hong Kong, Christian Science church in Central and Western District, Hong Kong.
The First Church of Christ Scientist, Hong Kong is a two-storey building at 31 MacDonnell Road in Central. Its central roof is pyramidal, and the entrance has stone columns and a portico. Built in 1912, it was extended with a wing in 1956 and has had no major alterations since.
The First Church of Christ Scientist, Hong Kong was built in 1912 by the Christian Science movement and was the first branch of the church in Hong Kong and in Asia. During the Second World War the building was requisitioned and used as a stable; it was repaired after the war and a wing was added in 1956, with no major changes since. It was listed as a Grade II historic building in 1995, the same year the Lord Wilson Heritage Trust funded roof tile repairs.
Visitors encounter Mary Baker Eddy's teachings about spiritual healing through Bible study in the gatherings and services held here. The reading room displays literature that shows how followers apply these principles to their lives.
The building is located in the Central and Western District and offers visitors access to a reading room with materials in multiple languages. Check ahead about opening times, as these may vary throughout the week.
During the Second World War the church was requisitioned and used as a stable; it was repaired after the war and a wing was added in 1956, with no major changes since. In 1995 the Lord Wilson Heritage Trust granted HK$150,000 to retile the gable roof and the east and west roof terraces.
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