|
Admin
history |
Although it is thought that a chapel may have existed on the site of Neilston Church prior to the 12th century, the first written evidence of its existence dates back to 1163. The Church belonged to the Abbey of Paisley between 1161 and 1265 and from this date to the reformation it belonged to the Pope. The only remnant of the old medieval building now left standing is a 15th century window at the back of the church. Ministry of the church is recorded from 1602, however, prior to this date there was a reader in charge of the parish. After the Disruption of 1843 a Free Church was erected at Neilston in 1873 and it became known in 1900 as Neilston United Free Church. Later in 1929, when the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church came together, it was named Neilston South Church and the Neilston Parish Church became known as Neilston Old. Neilston Old and Neilston South united in 1964 under the name of Neilston and worship was discontinued in the South Church, whose buildings were converted for use as Church Halls. The kirk session sits within the Presbytery of Paisley. |