Wellington Church
Many people ‘know’ this grand building on University Avenue with its Corinthian columns but few have entered its sacred portals. Now is your chance to see the peaceful, elegant interior. It is a place of active Christian worship and has been since 1884. So you will be welcome to come for the Church service on Sunday 22 September at 11am. But the doors will be officially open for DOORS OPEN VISITORS who will be welcomed from 1pm. On Saturday 21 September DOORS OPEN VISITORS will be welcome from 10am till 4pm. You will have the chance to see the beautiful embroideries of Hannah Frew Paterson who lectured at Glasgow School of Art and was a ‘shining star in my team in the Embroidered and Woven Textile Department at GSA’ according to Crissie White who was senior lecturer from 1974 till 2002. Hannah was a devoted member of Wellington Church until her death, aged 92, in 2023. Other meaningful works of textile art from Kelvin Bridge and Anderston Kelvingrove churches will also be displayed alongside skilled work of individuals from all these churches.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
77 Southpark Avenue
G12 8LE
1884
Thomas Lennox Watson, L.A., F.R.I.B.A. 1850-1920
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 10 : 15 AM, 11 : 15 AM, 12 : 15 PM, 1 : 15 PM, 2 : 15 PM, 3 : 15 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 1 : 15 PM, 2 : 15 PM, 3 : 15 PM, 4 : 15 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 1 : 15 PM, 2 : 15 PM, 3 : 15 PM, 4 : 15 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Please refer to tour times
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Hillhead underground
Parking Available: no
Additional Parking Details: The church car park is unavailable because of building work in adjacent buildings. Paid for street parking till 10pm.
Parking Available: no
Additional Parking Details: The church car park is unavailable because of building work in adjacent buildings. Paid for street parking till 10pm.
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: ACCESSIBLE DOOR: side door at 77 Southpark Avenue, G12 8LE. This is street level. Slight 'rake' to the church floor once inside. very near bus stops on University Avenue. VISITORS who are able to, are requested to enter from the front of the building UP THE STONE STEPS to the main doors.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Information in large print
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: ACCESSIBLE DOOR: side door at 77 Southpark Avenue, G12 8LE. This is street level. Slight 'rake' to the church floor once inside. very near bus stops on University Avenue. VISITORS who are able to, are requested to enter from the front of the building UP THE STONE STEPS to the main doors.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Information in large print
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Wellington Church Celebrations Sub Committee
Doors Open 2024 is part of the major anniversaries celebrated this year at Wellington Church. 140 years since the Church opened and the Forster & Andrews of Hull organ first played. 40 years since Hannah Frew Paterson's first, beautiful pulpit fall was used. Two more followed and are in regular use. 20 years since the INTERNATIONAL WELCOME CLUB started. 10 years since the English Language Conversation Corner started.
Tel: 07435313412
Email: grace@iwelcomeclub.com
Website: https://www.wellingtonchurch.co.uk
Doors Open 2024 is part of the major anniversaries celebrated this year at Wellington Church. 140 years since the Church opened and the Forster & Andrews of Hull organ first played. 40 years since Hannah Frew Paterson's first, beautiful pulpit fall was used. Two more followed and are in regular use. 20 years since the INTERNATIONAL WELCOME CLUB started. 10 years since the English Language Conversation Corner started.
Tel: 07435313412
Email: grace@iwelcomeclub.com
Website: https://www.wellingtonchurch.co.uk
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