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Christ Church bucks the trend
With so many churches and congregations amalgamating and sharing clergy it is pleasing to report that tiny Christ Church, in a village with a population, including the surrounding area, of around 500, is bucking the trend. We have shared Rectors with neighbouring St. Ternan's in Banchory since 1982 but in January 2010 we engaged our own Priest-in-Charge, Rev. Dr. Vincent Perricone, who will be with us for a little over 2 years.
It is hoped that during his time with us Vincent will be able to stiumulate growth in our congregation. Hooray, this little church is growing.
March 2010
History of Christ Church
Christianity first came to Kincardine O'Neil early in the 5th Century (around 430AD) when St. Erchard, a pupil of St. Ternan, set up a mission. It is thought that this establishment is on the site where the ruined mediaeval church of St. Mary now stands. The original church was in the Celtic tradition from which the Scottish Episcopal Church has its roots.
Christ Church - The Building
Christ Church is on the A93 at the western end of the village. It was constructed in 1866, the architect is thought to be Ramage, and seats about 100. The description in the listing of buildings of architectural or historical interest of Aberdeenshire reads:
1866 (Ramage?) Gothic. Nave and narrower chancel, snooked rubble, 3-light E. window with plate tracery. Lucarnes and ventilator at roof.
The pulpit is a slightly later addition and the altar steps were reduced by one step to improve circulation around the altar.
The Farquhar family of Drumnagesk were major contributors in the early days of Christ Church. There are many plaques and several windows commemorating Farquhar family members.
The church has a tiny vestry and no hall. The associated Rectory was sold some 20+ years ago.
The building and grounds are in a good state of maintenance and the small fabric committee tries to ensure that it remains that way. Recent improvements include the upgrading of the lighting and the installation of a hearing loop, the installation of a pipe organ (previously an electric organ). Recently we have reconstructed the porch to create an enlarged and enclosed space which now gives us room for gathering after services (small numbers) as well as the storage of books and other materials.
Most recently we have had completely to rebuild the belfry which was found to be rotten.
March 2009
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