Pulteneytown Parish Church facts for kids
Pulteneytown Parish Church is located in Argyle Square, Pulteneytown, in the town of Wick, Caithness, Scotland. It is a church that belongs to the Church of Scotland.
The church building first opened its doors in 1842. However, a big event called the Disruption of 1843 happened the next year. During this time, many ministers, including Rev David Mitchell, left the Church of Scotland. Rev Mitchell went on to become a minister for the Free Church of Scotland in Glasgow.
In 1961, the smaller church at Thrumster, about 5 miles south of Wick, joined with Pulteneytown Church. This meant both churches shared the same minister. From 1929 to 1990, the church was known as "Wick St Andrew's." But after it joined with Wick Central Church (which is now closed), it went back to its original name, Pulteneytown. The church building was updated and made new again in 2003.
Church Leaders
Over the years, many dedicated ministers have served Pulteneytown Parish Church. In 2007, Rev William (Bill) F. Wallace, who was a minister at the church, was considered for a very important role. He was a candidate to become the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This person leads the main meeting of the Church of Scotland. Before becoming a minister, Mr. Wallace was a dentist who helped people in Ethiopia. Another past minister, Robert McGhee, was also considered for this same important position.
Today, the church is led by Rev Andrew Barrie. He used to be a minister at Kinmylies Parish Church in Inverness.
Past Ministers
- Rev David Mitchell 1842-1843
- Various missionaries and ministers 1843-1852
- Rev Duff McDonald 1852-1878
- Rev W Harley Anderson 1878-1894
- Rev Alexander Ross 1894-1936
- Rev Alexander Sutherland 1936-?
- Rev Stephen Green
- Rev George Ramage 1947-1953
- Rev John Robertson 1953-1959
- Rev Dr Robert McGhee 1959-1967
- Rev Alexander Gunn 1967-1974
- Rev William F Wallace 1974-2008
- Rev Stuart Farmes 2011-2013
- Rev Andrew Barrie 2017–present
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