Our History
1856 | Land gifted by Captain William Roberton of Lauchope, for a church of worship to be built |
1857 | The church was completed and opened on the 26th July, with the title of Chapelhall and Calderbank Free Church |
1859 | The Rev Alexander Stewart was ordained andinducted as the first minister of the Church |
1863 | The Manse was constructed |
1882 | Church hall opened (this is known as the Old Hall). |
1900 | United Free Church of Scotland formed (through the union of the Free Church of Scotland and the United Presbyterian Church), with this church being renamed the Chapelhall United Free Church. |
1929 | The United Free Church united with the Church of Scotland, and this church was renamed Chapelhall Parish Church. |
1950 | Renovations of church building carried out – including repairs to the storm damaged steeple. |
1953 | With voluntary labour, work commenced on the Large Hall. |
1956 | The Large Hall was completed, with a seating capacity of between 300-400 people, and officially opened in October be the Rev. W. C. MacDougall. |
1963 | Building Commenced on the Vestry and Session house. |
1967 | The Vestry and Session house completed, and opened by Mr. D Gilmour. |