Augustine United Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Augustine United Church |
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| 55°56′51.3″N 3°11′29″W / 55.947583°N 3.19139°W | |
| Denomination | United Reformed Church |
| Churchmanship | Reformed |
| Website | Augustine United Church |
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| Heritage designation | Category B |
| Designated | 14 December 1970 |
| Architect(s) | J, JM & WH Hay of Liverpool |
| Style | Freestyle |
| Groundbreaking | 1857 |
| Completed | 1861 |
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Listed Building – Category B
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| Official name | George IV Bridge and 11A and 11C Merchant Street, Augustine United Free Church (United Reformed Church) |
| Designated | 14 December 1970 |
| Reference no. | LB26707 |
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| Synod | Scotland |
Augustine United Church is a special church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is part of the United Reformed Church. This church also works closely with two other churches: St Columba's-by-the-Castle and Greyfriars Tolbooth and Highland Kirk. They all work together to help their community.
History of Augustine Church
The church's story began in 1802 in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. Back then, the church community met in a small chapel on Chambers Street. As more people joined, the chapel became too small.
In 1855, the old chapel was taken down. This made space for the Industrial Museum of Scotland. The current church building, located at 41 George IV Bridge, was started in 1857. It was finished and ready for use in 1861.
The church building has a unique look. Its design mixes different styles like Romanesque, Renaissance, and Classical. It also has a tall tower with three levels. In 1970, the building was recognized as a special historic place, called a Category B listed building. The church building was recently updated and is now known as the Augustine Church Centre.
The Church Centre Today
The Augustine Church Centre is a busy place. It is home to several groups that help people. These include charities like Christian Aid and Jubilee Scotland. It also hosts the Edinburgh Community Mental Health Chaplaincy. The centre is a place of worship for Augustine United Church and the Metropolitan Community Church of Edinburgh.
Many different groups use the centre throughout the week. Music groups, political groups, and other community organizations hold meetings and events there. For example, the Edinburgh Royal Choral Union and the Edinburgh Youth Choir practice here.
Every summer, the centre becomes a venue for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This is a big arts festival where many shows and performances take place. The church has also hosted important events. On February 12, 1997, the first national launch of Fairtrade fortnight happened at the church.
External Links
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