Williamwood Parish Church
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Williamwood Parish Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving the Williamwood area of Clarkston, Glasgow. It is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow.
Williamwood Parish Church houses an early Allen Digital Organ. The two manual and pedal organ (Model MOS-600) was installed in 1971. It was one of the first Digital Organs installed by the Allen Organ Company.
The current minister since 2007 is Rev Iain Reid, who was formerly Chaplain to the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow.
The previous minister, Rev G Hutton B Steel (1990–2006) is now minster of Keith: North, Newmill, Boharm & Rothiemay.
Other ministers-
The Building
Designed by Wilson & Son and Honeyman (now Honeyman, Jack and Robertson); Williamwood was dedicated 28 June 1937. Built in 1937 as a church extension charge, the church is a fine example of mid-1930s church architecture. Built in red brick with a short belltower, the original and somewhat austere interior has been upgraded and enriched.Williamwood Parish Church houses an early Allen Digital Organ. The two manual and pedal organ (Model MOS-600) was installed in 1971. It was one of the first Digital Organs installed by the Allen Organ Company.
Ministry
Williamwood has only been served by 5 ministers.The current minister since 2007 is Rev Iain Reid, who was formerly Chaplain to the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow.
The previous minister, Rev G Hutton B Steel (1990–2006) is now minster of Keith: North, Newmill, Boharm & Rothiemay.
Other ministers-
- Daniel Patterson 1937-41 (who died whilst minister of Williamwood)
- John Stanley Pritchard 1942-49 (who retired in 1970 from BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
Religious Broadcasting) - Colin Campbell 1949-89