Rededication of St Mary’s church, Aberfoyle

Posted Sunday 28 March 2010

Bishop David presided over a service of rededication at St Mary’s church, Aberfoyle. St Mary’s was built for slate quarrymen in the 1890’s, by renowned architect,James Miller and has had a faithful congregation since those days. A few years ago, after discovering problems of wet rot, organ damage and subsidence, a major fundraising scheme was undertaken. Over £320,000 was raised and the church has now been restored to its former glory.

Guests from the local community, those involved in renovation and members of the congregation joined in this service to celebrate the history and life of St Mary’s. The church was rededicated, promising God’s holy presence for worship, His ear for prayer and His vision for our lives. In this place we hear His holy word, commune with our risen Lord and are blessed. We remember that the building is a symbol of our faith to the world and that from here we go out in mission and we invite all people in to experience God’s love.