Think of Fenwick and you may think first of our attractive and historical white washed Kirk with its crow stepped gables. Built in 1643 it has been described by visitors in various terms as quaint, a beautiful wee Kirk, and as a place of God’s presence and peace. As a building it points to the wonderful heritage of the Parish. But, we are more than that!
Fenwick Parish Church is a lively, active and busy congregation. We serve a semi rural population, centred on the village of Fenwick but including the hamlets of Waterside and Moscow as well as a large rural hinterland. The make-up of the congregation is mixed from the very young to the not so young. The Kirk Session and congregation are rising to the challenge of melding the traditional with the contemporary. Sunday morning worship is a mix of organ led and band led praise and seeks to be inclusive of the generations. Members of the congregation are involved in scripture readings, prayer and occasional dramas. We seek to be outward looking as a congregation running regular Alpha courses to introduce members of the community to the Christian faith and are actively involved in supporting a number of overseas projects.
CHURCH SERVICES – SUNDAYS 10.00am
JUNIOR CHURCH and Ycam – 10.00am
Hi We visited Church back in 2000. I just can’t remember the history of the chain by the door. Could you help me please.
I’m a HOWE and are doing my Family Tree.
Regards
Raewyn NEILSON
Hi. My Great Grandparents were married in Fenwick about 1847 and I would like to know if your parish records are still held at the kirk, or at some other repository. We are hoping to visit from Australia during 2016, but this is contingent upon on health as we are getting on.
If you could reply to Email I would very much appreciate it.
Regards
Eric Edwards
My 5th great grandfather was married there too . 20th of December 1781 John watt and Jean Brown Any records to see if I come visit from Canada ?
I was a member of Fenwick church from 1971 to 1984 and sang in the choir, I can’t remember the ministers name.
My great grandfather was the minister at the church and my grandmother played the pump organ. Exact dates I don’t have but the surname was Burns. Are there records kept at the church? I will be in the area this summmer.
Thanks
Bill
Hi Bill, Your Great Grandfather, Andrew Burns saw the last tragic event in the life of the Old Fenwick Parish Church. It happened on the evening before the November Communion of 1929. A spark from the Church’s boiler set alight to the roof and the Church was totally destroyed. Only the walls remained standing and all that was saved internally was the Sand Glass and its stand. In a short space of time the Church was rebuilt and restored to its former glory. We have very few records in the church but his name is on our Ministers Board displayed in the church and there is a picture of him in our vestry. Contact us when you are going to be in the area and we can arraign a tour.
Would love to come visit .
I am visiting Scotland for the first time and am enjoying some time researching ancestry. I believe one of my ancestors was buried in your cemetery in the 1800s. Is the cemetery open to public to visit?
Hi,
Yes it is always open.
Hello
My father, John Paton, was the direct descendant of Captain John Paton of Meadowhead and I have in safe-keeping the original 100 year old family tree.
My brother John Melville Paton is the last remaining direct male descendant.
I am led to understand that one of his swords is in the Magdelen Chapel next Greyfriars Kirk but wonder where we can see his Bible and the other sword.
About 50 years ago we attended a conventicle at the memorial on Fenwick Moor.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Agnes Fowler (nee Paton)
Hi, the bible is on display in the church. The sword is in the museum at Lochgoin. To view the bible just contact the minister or session clerk.
I’m visited 2013 this church. It is very beautiful and grate time in my life. Great congregation help full people. My Dream one day agen come to with my 👪. Every time garte Rememberance that time
Greetings,
My 10x Great Grandfather was Robert Buntine, who is apparently memorialized in Fenwick. He was a Convenanter who was executed in Glasgow in 1666. I’m hoping to visit your community in November (from the US), but before I do I’m doing further research. Is there anyone there who could tell me which Clan he would have been a part of?
Thanks so much for any help you can provide!
Also making a pilgrimage to Fenwick this year. I was able to find a Buntine sept of clan Graham for you which arose from the marriage of a Graham daughter who with her husband remained loyal to Graham. There are likely Buntine septs loyal to other clans as well which arose through different marriages, so it’s difficult to say.