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St Mary's Episcopal Church, Dunblane facts for kids

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St Mary's Episcopal Church is a church located in Dunblane, Scotland. It belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church. You can find it near the Fourways roundabout.

History of St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church was officially opened in 1845. Patrick Torry, who was a bishop at the time, led the special ceremony. In 1971, the church was recognized as a historic building. This means it is important and protected.

Church Leaders

Over the years, many rectors have served St Mary's Church. A rector is like the main priest or minister of a church. The first rector was Canon Henry Malcolm, who served for 50 years starting in 1845. Today, Rev Nerys Brown leads the church community.

Church Grounds

The church has a few different areas around it. There is a graveyard where people are buried. There is also a manse, which is the house where the rector lives. The church has a hall, which is used for meetings and events. It even has a kitchen and a smaller room for committees. A quiet garden was opened in 2014 for everyone to enjoy.

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