In the NOVEMBER 1967 issue of the Christian Science Sentinel. Under Church Dedications: The first Christian Science services in Lynn were held in 1875 in Good Templars Hall…. in January, 1891, a few friends and neighbors assembled at 9 Hanover St. to learn more about the Principle on which Christian Science was founded. From this group came the beginning of the present church. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Lynn, was formed on November 18, 1898. The first listing in The Christian Science Journal as a branch church was in 1900, services were held at 61 Exchange St., and it was here the first Reading Room was opened that same year….In 1905 the church moved to the new Burdett College building on Mt. Vernon St., and in 1909 another move was made to the Lynn Women’s Clubhouse at Washington Sq….In 1913 members of the Lynn church voted to rent the former Congregational Church at 10 Chestnut St…. Quarters were maintained here for more than 40 years, until the completion of the Red Rock edifice. Plans for the church were made in January, 1955,…and on September 4, 1957, the cornerstone was laid. The first service at this location was held on Sunday, May 18, 1958 The dedication of the edifice of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Lynn-Swampscott…took place Sunday, December 15, 1966