Benbecula Church of Scotland
Isle Of Benbecula Western Isles
HS7 5QA
Who we are
The ancient Parish of Benbecula was united to South Uist (Kilpheatair) and Barra in, or before the sixteenth century.
The earliest church was most probably Teampull Chaluimchille (Columba's Temple) whose ruins still remain on the easterly outskirts of the village of Balivanich (Township of the Monk).
The church at Muir of Aird was built in 1707 and was superseded by a new building in Griminish, in the centre of Benbecula, in 1886.
In 1900 the congregation entered the union with the United Presbyterian Church, and thus became the Benbecula Congregation of the United Free Church.
In 1929 the United Free Church re-united with the Church of Scotland, whose local parish church was half a mile to the west along the Griminish road, at what is now known as 'Church Hill').
The re-united congregation chose to use the former Free Church and Manse, still in use to-day. The surplus church building and manse were sold: the former is now a unit of flats - the Church Hill Flats ; the latter a private dwelling.
The Free Church, built in 1886 became the main place of worship following the union of the two churches in 1929.
To-day, Benbecula Parish Church of Scotland endeavours to continue the Christian witness and service started in this island by members of Columba's community from Iona in the sixth and seventh centuries...
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The earliest church was most probably Teampull Chaluimchille (Columba's Temple) whose ruins still remain on the easterly outskirts of the village of Balivanich (Township of the Monk).
The church at Muir of Aird was built in 1707 and was superseded by a new building in Griminish, in the centre of Benbecula, in 1886.
In 1900 the congregation entered the union with the United Presbyterian Church, and thus became the Benbecula Congregation of the United Free Church.
In 1929 the United Free Church re-united with the Church of Scotland, whose local parish church was half a mile to the west along the Griminish road, at what is now known as 'Church Hill').
The re-united congregation chose to use the former Free Church and Manse, still in use to-day. The surplus church building and manse were sold: the former is now a unit of flats - the Church Hill Flats ; the latter a private dwelling.
The Free Church, built in 1886 became the main place of worship following the union of the two churches in 1929.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev Andrew P Kuzma Â
Leader Position:
Minister Â
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Administration
Admin Name:
Cherrie L McKinlay Â
Admin Position:
Session Clerk Â
Admin Address:
Heatherburn Cottage
Rhughasinish
Isle of South Uist
Western Isles
HS8 5PE Â
Rhughasinish
Isle of South Uist
Western Isles
HS8 5PE Â
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Benbecula Church of Scotland Service Times
Services are at 11:00 each Sunday morning
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
The children attend the first part of the morning service, and after the children's talk, leave to pursue their own programme of study: Creche for the under 5s, Sunday Club for children of 5 to 10 years of age, and Bible Club for 11+ years, meeting in the Church Hall and Vestry. Â
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Benbecula Church of Scotland History
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God's Promise
Jesus gave His life so that you do not have to carry your burden. He knows this burden hinders you from having eternal life. He knows your sin burden hinders you from living the abundant life that God created you to live. He knows your sin hinders you from experiencing joy and peace that has no bounds and hinders you from receiving all that God has promised and created you to receive.
You just have to ask.
Benbecula Church of Scotland listing was last updated on the 27th of January, 2020
