St Columba's Church, Nottingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Columba's Church, Nottingham |
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| 52°57′55″N 1°09′03″W / 52.9652°N 1.1508°W | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of Christ, Scientist |
| Previous denomination | Presbyterian |
| History | |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Consecrated | 1900 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Brewill and Baily |
| Style | Gothic Revival architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 1896 |
| Completed | 1900 |
St Columba's Church, Nottingham was a historic Presbyterian church building in Nottingham, England. It was built in 1898 and was located where Mansfield Road and Villa Road meet. The church started in 1896 as a new branch of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Nottingham.
The new church buildings were designed by famous architects Brewill and Baily. Construction began in 1896 and was finished by 1900.
In 1946, St Columba's Church joined with St Andrew's United Reformed Church. After this, the St Columba's building was sold. By 1950, a group called the Emanuel Full Gospel Church used the building. Then, in 1956, it was sold again to the Church of Christ Scientist. Since 2009, the building has been used by the Sri Raja Sahib Nabh Kanwal Trust.
Church Leaders and Ministers
Ministers are the spiritual leaders of a church. Several ministers served at St Columba's Church during its time as a Presbyterian church.
- John Forbes was the minister from 1897 to 1930.
- Gilbert Porteous served from 1930 to 1939.
- James S. Robson was the minister from 1939 to 1940.
- Other ministers included C. C. E. Mercer and Allan Porter.
The Church Organ
Around 1907, a large musical instrument called a pipe organ was installed in the church. It was built by William Andrews of Bradford. You can find details about this organ on the British Institute of Organ Studies website.
In 1952, the organ was sold. Its parts were then used to rebuild the organ at St Peter's Church, Nottingham.
