St Mary's Episcopal Church, Dunblane facts for kids
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 in the town.
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About St Mary's Church
History of the Church
St Mary's Church was officially opened and blessed in 1845. This special ceremony was led by Patrick Torry, who was the Bishop for the area at that time. In 1971, the church was recognized as a Category B Listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
Church Leaders
The church has had many leaders over the years. The current leader is Reverend Nerys Brown. She followed Reverend Nick Green, who took over from Reverend Kimberly Bohan. The very first leader, called a Rector, was Canon Henry Malcolm. He served the church for 50 years, starting in 1845.
What's Around the Church?
The area around St Mary's Church includes several important parts. There is a graveyard where people are buried. The 'manse' is the house where the church leader lives. There is also a medium-sized church hall. This hall has a kitchen and a special room for meetings. A quiet garden also opened to the public in early 2014, offering a peaceful place for visitors.
External Links
- St Mary's Church Dunblane Website
