Motion · S3M-06565 · 11 Jun 2010

Boghall Parish Church 50th Anniversary

Lodged by Mary Mulligan Standard Motion 12 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the congregation and church officers of the Church of Scotland Boghall Parish Church on its 50th anniversary; notes that its first service of worship took place on 18 May 1960 in what is now the church hall; further notes the architectural importance of the church, which was designed by Wheeler and Sproson, constructed between 1960 and 1965 and includes a unique hyperbolic paraboloid roof finished internally with timber; acknowledges the many years of valuable service to the community by past Boghall Parish Church ministers Reverend Tom Milroy and Reverend John McLean; commends Boghall Parish Church for its enormous contribution to the social, cultural and spiritual life of the community of Boghall, and wishes Minister Reverend Dennis Rose, Session Clerk John Dunleavy and all of the church officers and congregation a joyous and memorable anniversary celebration event on Sunday 13 June 2010.

Supporters (12)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.