Holburn West Parish Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holburn West Church |
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 Holburn West Church
Location in Scotland
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| 57°08′12″N 2°07′29″W / 57.1366111°N 2.1248056°W | |
| Location | 9 Ashley Park Drive, Aberdeen AB10 6RY |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| Churchmanship | Reformed |
| Website | Fountainhall Church |
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| Presbytery | Aberdeen |
Holburn West Church was once a church in Aberdeen, Scotland. It was part of the Church of Scotland. In June 2023, Holburn West Church joined with three other churches. These were Midstocket Church, Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen, and Rubislaw Church. Together, they formed a new church called Fountainhall Church.
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The Church Building
The Holburn West Church building is in the west part of Aberdeen. You can find it where Ashley Park Drive meets Great Western Road. This church building first opened its doors for people to worship in October 1894.
Special Features of the Building
A bell and a clock were added to the church in 1895. These were made by a company called Gillet & Johnston. The main worship area, called the Sanctuary, and the church entrance were updated in 2004.
The church also has a large organ. It was built in 1922 by Abbott and Smith. Later, in 1974, it was repaired by N.P. Mander.
Art and Windows Inside
Inside the church, there are special paintings called frescoes. These paintings were mentioned in a church record from 1905. They show a dove, a burning bush, and scenes of Jesus. One painting shows Jesus washing his friends' feet. Another shows Jesus with children.
A beautiful stained-glass window was added in 1924. The middle part of the window shows the Crucifixion. The left side shows the Wise Men visiting Jesus. The right side shows Jesus teaching from a boat. The Communion table and chairs were added in 1925. The font, used for baptisms, was added in 1932.
History of Holburn West Church
Holburn West Church has a long history. It started as a parish church in 1837. Over the years, its name and connections changed.
Key Dates in Church History
- 1837: The church began as a Parish Church.
- 1843: It became known as Free Holburn Church.
- 1893: The first stone for the current church building was laid.
- 1901: The church changed its name to Holburn United Free Church.
- 1929: It became Holburn West Church.
- 1963: A large hall was added to the building.
- 2004: The main worship area was updated.
- 2023: Holburn West Church joined with other churches to form Fountainhall Church.
See also
External links
- Official site: http://www.holburnwestchurch.org.uk
