Galston Parish Church celebrating 200 years of worship
24 June-
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Parishioners cleaning the grounds before the bicentenary service
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Two hundred years of worship in the same building were celebrated in a special bicentenary service recently in Galston Parish Church.
Reverend Graeme Wilson conducted the worship and Rt Reverend Bill Hewitt, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, preached the sermon. Among those who enjoyed the service were Des Browne MP, Provost Stephanie Young and Councillor Stuart Finlayson.
The service also included a reading from Pastor Martina Sieder of Ahrensfelde, Berlin - Galston Parish's partner church of 21 years. Reverend Julia Huggett, Moderator of the Presbytery and Chaplain at Crosshouse Hospital, led a prayer. Provost Young gave a short speech.
Reverend Wilson said: "This service was the most appropriate way to celebrate our bicentenary. It was a very special evening to top off all our recent celebrations. Most importantly, members of the congregation were very happy with the event."
Provost Stephanie Young said: "It was a most enjoyable service and I was delighted to see so many people present. It was a pleasure also to meet guests from other congregations, especially the visitors from Ahrensfelde, to celebrate two hundred years of worship in Galston Parish Church."
Recent bicentenary events included a dinner dance, lectures and a performance by the Glasgow Phoenix Choir.
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