All Saints Church, Jordanhill facts for kids

Quick facts for kids All Saints Church
The Parish Church of All Saints
55°53′07″N 4°19′38″W / 55.885218°N 4.327288°W / 55.885218; -4.327288
Location	Glasgow
Country	Scotland
Denomination	Scottish Episcopal Church
Website	Church Website
History
Status	Active
Dedication	All Saints
Dedicated	1 November 1904
Architecture
Functional status	Parish church
Architect(s)	James Chalmers
Architectural type	Church
Style	Neo-Norman
Groundbreaking	26 March 1904
Specifications
Materials	Red ashlar
Administration
Parish	All Saints
Diocese	Glasgow and Galloway

All Saints Church is a Parish church that belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church. You can find it in the Jordanhill area of Glasgow, Scotland. It's a special building with a rich history and beautiful art.

History of All Saints Church

How It Started

The story of All Saints Church began in 1853. A kind lady named Jane Charlotte Smith started a school for miners and other workers in the Jordanhill area.

Early Gatherings

• At first, these gatherings were held in Jane's own home, which was called Jordanhill Mansion.
• Later, the school and church services moved to a barn.
• In 1861, Jane opened a special chapel school for children. Visiting priests continued to lead church services.
• By 1892, a full-time priest was appointed to work in Jordanhill.

Building the Church

• Work on the church building you see today started in 1904.
• The first stone was laid on March 26, 1904.
• The church was officially opened and dedicated on November 1, 1904. Bishop Ean Campbell of Glasgow led the dedication ceremony.

Building and Art

Church Design

• The church was designed by an architect named James Chalmers.
• He chose a Neo-Norman style, which looks a bit like old Norman castles.
• The church is built in a cruciform shape, meaning it looks like a cross from above.
• It has a main area called a nave, along with aisles (side passages) and transepts (parts that stick out on the sides).
• The church is built using red ashlar, which is a type of finely cut stone.

Inside the Church

• The inside of the church has many beautiful carvings made from oak wood. These are called reredos and were designed by Sir Robert Lorimer.
• Some of these carvings were painted by a famous artist named Phoebe Anna Traquair. Her work here is one of only two examples you can find in Glasgow.
• The church also has nine amazing stained glass windows.
• The large Triple Oriel east window was put in place in 1911. It was made to remember Jane Charlotte Smith, who started the church's beginnings. This window shows a picture of Christ in Majesty.