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PB the Cairn
Lochwinnoch
The purpose of the site is to help those new to the village to connect with its past and for those who have left for pastures new to remember what was left behind
Bi-Centennial Celebration
The Call in 1792 for Rev Alex Easton.
Alex Easton was the first minister called for the new church. The synod sent him to London instead. The Congregation called four times before the Rev. William Shaw accepted and was ordained in 1795.
Alex Easton Call Transcribed
Members of Calder United Free Church Reaffirming their Covenant to the Church
A similar document to the Call for the first minister to the new Church. This time it is the congregation committing to the church instead of asking the minister to commit to them.
Tapestry for the Bicentenary Celebrations 1991
This tapestry symbolises four key aspects of Christianity. Firstly, the Birth, secondly Baptism, third the Cruxifixion and lastly Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus.
These were created by 8 ladies in the congregation coordinated by Ann Macrae.
These were created by 8 ladies in the congregation coordinated by Ann Macrae.
Tapestry for the Bicentenary Celebrations 1991
The dove was the symbol of the United Presbyterian Church and the burning bush the symbol of the Free Church. The union of these two churches formed the United Free Church of Scotland in 1900.
The other two panels are the Great Commission (Mark 16 vs 14-16 and 200 years of worshipping God.
These were created by 8 ladies in the congregation coordinated by Ann Macrae.
The other two panels are the Great Commission (Mark 16 vs 14-16 and 200 years of worshipping God.
These were created by 8 ladies in the congregation coordinated by Ann Macrae.
Calder United Free Church 200th Anniversary 10th May 1992
A very young looking Rev. Archie Ford.
Calder United Free Church 1993
Margaret McKinlay, Ronnie Thomson, Joan Shaw
Calder United Free Church 1993 Kirk Session
Back Row
Bill Eadie, John Caldwell, Ronnie Thomson, Jimmy Stewart, Jim Speirs, Jim Browning, Nicky Kyle, Dick McKinlay, Alan Seymour, Ian Boa.
Front Row
Betty MacKellar, Betty Graham, Tom Sprought, Archie Ford, Colin Sutherland, Janie Andrew, Betty McAllister
Bill Eadie, John Caldwell, Ronnie Thomson, Jimmy Stewart, Jim Speirs, Jim Browning, Nicky Kyle, Dick McKinlay, Alan Seymour, Ian Boa.
Front Row
Betty MacKellar, Betty Graham, Tom Sprought, Archie Ford, Colin Sutherland, Janie Andrew, Betty McAllister
Calder United Free Church 1993 Committee of Management
Back Row
John Caldwell, Ian Martin, Alan Seymour, Hugh McKinlay, Bill Kennedy, Bill Holmes
Front Row
Willie Gamble, Elizabeth Martin, Margaret McKinlay, Ronnie Thomson, Joan Shaw, Margaret Cooper, May Bowald, Sheila Gater
John Caldwell, Ian Martin, Alan Seymour, Hugh McKinlay, Bill Kennedy, Bill Holmes
Front Row
Willie Gamble, Elizabeth Martin, Margaret McKinlay, Ronnie Thomson, Joan Shaw, Margaret Cooper, May Bowald, Sheila Gater
Calder United Free Church 1993
Tom Sprought, Archie Ford, Colin Sutherland
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