“Notes from the Field

Somerville, Mass.–As the main part of the new church of the First Unitarian Society o Highland Avenue in Somerville is not yet completed, the large congregation which gathered at the opening service Sunday morning, February 17, had some difficulty in getting seats in the chapel, where the exercises were held.  The sermon, was preached by the pastor, Rev. William H. Pierson, who took for his text the words, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’  He spoke of the many associations connected with the old building, and expressed the hope that the new church would endure for many years upon the same sure and firm foundations.  At the gathering of the Sunday-school children after the morning addresses were made by Rev. Mr. Pierson, Frank Ware, and W.W. Butman.  It is expected that the new building will be completed in a few weeks. — Boston Herald”

Reference Data:

The Unitarian, Vol. 10, by Frederick B. Mott, 1895, page 112