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Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church
Gourock
Inverclyde
PA19 1PW
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Who we are
Our Mission
Our aim is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ by means of:
Active public witness in worship involving all ages
Being a welcoming, family church
Providing activities for all age groups to experience Christian fellowship
Pastoral support and concern, in times of both joy and sorrow
Our aim is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ by means of:
Active public witness in worship involving all ages
Being a welcoming, family church
Providing activities for all age groups to experience Christian fellowship
Pastoral support and concern, in times of both joy and sorrow
Location of worship / Church Address
41 Royal Street
Gourock,
Inverclyde
PA19 1PW
United Kingdom
Phone: 01475 659276
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Church Pastor
Rev David W Burt
Minister
41 Royal Street
Gourock,
Inverclyde
PA19 1PW
United Kingdom
Phone: 01475 633914
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
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Church of Scotland
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The church address is 41 Royal Street, Gourock, PA19 1PW.
It is easy to find the church which lies near the centre of Gourock. When travelling towards Gourock from Greenock, after entering Gourock and passing the junction with Larkfield Road, continue following the main road, Shore Street (A770). Then take the 2nd road on the left into Church Street and the church is immediately ahead.
Access to the Vestry and our suite of Church Halls is from Binnie Street.
It is easy to find the church which lies near the centre of Gourock. When travelling towards Gourock from Greenock, after entering Gourock and passing the junction with Larkfield Road, continue following the main road, Shore Street (A770). Then take the 2nd road on the left into Church Street and the church is immediately ahead.
Access to the Vestry and our suite of Church Halls is from Binnie Street.
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Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church Gourock Service Times
10:00am Sunday Worship
Service Times last updated on the 20th of September, 2023
Service Times last updated on the 20th of September, 2023
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Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church History
If you lived in the little fishing villiage of Gourock before 1769, Sunday was probably spent walking to the Parish Church in Inverkip.
As Gourock grew, a “Chapel of Ease” was built in what is now a graveyard opposite Eastern View. Gradually industry developed, the first herring curing business in the UK was opened in the Tarbet Street area by a Glasgow merchant. In 1732 a rope work was set up in Cove Road, a quarry and a copper mine were established and by 1831 the community was growing and a bigger church was required.
A feu was obtained from Colonel Darroch, the Gourock land owner, and on 27th May 1832 the present Church building was dedicated. The Church is noted for its beautifly carved woodwork, particularly the pulpit and choir stalls which are to the design of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Church has many distinguished stained glass windows.
The Allen MDS 75 Computer Organ was installed in 1991 replacing the previous Pipe Organ which had given excellent service since 1882.
The buildings have been extended and developed over the years.Our suite of new halls, built alongside the existing buildings, was opened in 1998 by the Very Rev. Alexander McDonald. Renovation work carried out during summer 2011 has seen our suite of halls transformed. The project included the building of a disabled toilet and permanent ramp access, the complete replacement of the male and female toilets, a renovation of the Cumbre Hall and Bute Room, the refurbishment of the kitchen, replacement doors and the installation of a fire-alarm system. All of these changes together will make our Arran Halls fit for purpose in this rapidly changing 21st Centuary.
All of our halls are available for use by members and the community. If you wish to make use of any of the accomodation, please contact the Halls Convener.
As Gourock grew, a “Chapel of Ease” was built in what is now a graveyard opposite Eastern View. Gradually industry developed, the first herring curing business in the UK was opened in the Tarbet Street area by a Glasgow merchant. In 1732 a rope work was set up in Cove Road, a quarry and a copper mine were established and by 1831 the community was growing and a bigger church was required.
A feu was obtained from Colonel Darroch, the Gourock land owner, and on 27th May 1832 the present Church building was dedicated. The Church is noted for its beautifly carved woodwork, particularly the pulpit and choir stalls which are to the design of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Church has many distinguished stained glass windows.
The Allen MDS 75 Computer Organ was installed in 1991 replacing the previous Pipe Organ which had given excellent service since 1882.
The buildings have been extended and developed over the years.Our suite of new halls, built alongside the existing buildings, was opened in 1998 by the Very Rev. Alexander McDonald. Renovation work carried out during summer 2011 has seen our suite of halls transformed. The project included the building of a disabled toilet and permanent ramp access, the complete replacement of the male and female toilets, a renovation of the Cumbre Hall and Bute Room, the refurbishment of the kitchen, replacement doors and the installation of a fire-alarm system. All of these changes together will make our Arran Halls fit for purpose in this rapidly changing 21st Centuary.
All of our halls are available for use by members and the community. If you wish to make use of any of the accomodation, please contact the Halls Convener.
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