St Cyprian's Church, Lenzie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Cyprian's, Lenzie |
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St Cyprian's in October 2015
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| Denomination | Scottish Episcopal |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade B |
| Designated | 2 May 1984 |
| Architect(s) | Alexander Ross |
| Completed | 1873 |
| Construction cost | £2600 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 1 |
| Materials | brick |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Cadder |
St Cyprian's Church is a special church located on Beech Road in Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It was built a long time ago in 1873. The church was designed by an architect named Alexander Ross from Inverness. Building it cost around £2600 back then. Since 1984, St Cyprian's has been recognized as a "Category B listed building." This means it's an important building because of its history or design.
In October 2010, the church held a very unique event. They had a pet blessing service! This was the first time such a service happened in East Dunbartonshire. It was so popular that it has become an annual event.
About St Cyprian's Church
St Cyprian's is an active church that serves its community. It is part of the Scottish Episcopal Church, which is a Christian church in Scotland. The building itself is made of brick and has one spire. It stands as a historical landmark in Lenzie.
Church Leaders Through the Years
The church has had many rectors, or head priests, who have led the congregation over the years. Here is a list of some of the people who have served St Cyprian's:
- Rev. Francis Patrick Flemyng, LL.D. (1872 to 1874)
- Rev. Lionel William.Stanton, B.A. (1874 to 1876)
- Rev. Henry Williams Kirby (1876 to 1911)
- Rev. James Caughey Wilson (1912 to 1915)
- Rev. Canon William Collins (1915 to 1954)
- Rev. Canon Thomas Kindon Kay (1955 to 1965)
- Rev. Douglas Wyndham Haling Grant, M.A (1965 to 1969)
- Rev. Joseph Roderick McLellan, B.D. (1970 to 1978)
- Rev. Harry Keith Tredgill (1978 to 1986)
- Rev. John Edward Scott (1986 to 1989)
- Rev. Kenneth James Shaw (1990 to ?)
- Rev. John Marsburg (? to 2005)
- Rev. Geoff Scobie (2006 to 2009)
- Rev. Les Ireland (2012 to present)
