The Partick Free Church (Continuing) congregation entered a new and exciting phase in the early Spring, with the acquisition of a permanent place of worship, .
What started as a building share with another church that was experiencing declining attendance, ended in March with the Partick FC(C) purchasing the former Partick United Free Church building and halls.
Partick minister the Revd Andrew R. Allan noted that the property acquisition is the first undisputed place of worship owned by the denomination in Glasgow.
Grateful thanks
Mr Allan said: ‘Our grateful thanks to the denomination’s Finance & Sustentation Committee, the General Treasurer, Southern Presbytery and General Trustees for their help in securing the property. We are also thankful to the United Free Church of Scotland Trustees for the amicable way in which the whole transaction was completed. Now we must work diligently and pray that the Lord will bless the gospel among the people of the west end of Glasgow.’
Partick FC(C) Session Clerk Mr Norman Smith said: ‘We also remember the former office bearers, members and adherents of Partick UF Church, for what has happened will be tinged with some sadness for them. We are grateful to them that they wished the building to remain a place of worship and not to be sold off commercially.’
