About Guthrie Parish Church
Among the Church of Scotland congregations of Angus, Guthrie Parish Church gathers in Forfar. The congregation draws worshippers from Forfar and the wider Angus area. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.
The Church of Scotland tradition holds a distinctive place within British church life. The Church of Scotland, often simply called the Kirk, is Scotland's national church and follows Presbyterian governance through elected elders. It dates from the Scottish Reformation of 1560 and keeps a presence in parishes from the Borders to the islands. Membership stands at around 250,000, though many more Scots retain a link with their parish church. The tradition traces its modern form to 1560. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts about 250,000 members.
It is one of many congregations found across Scotland, a nation whose Christian story runs from Iona and Whithorn to today's city church plants. Forfar is the county town of Angus and a focal point for church life in the area. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Forfar worth getting to know.
Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Guthrie Parish Church?⌄
Guthrie Parish Church is in Forfar, Angus.
What denomination is Guthrie Parish Church?⌄
Guthrie Parish Church worships within the Church of Scotland stream of Christianity. The Church of Scotland, often simply called the Kirk, is Scotland's national church and follows Presbyterian governance through elected elders.
When are services at Guthrie Parish Church?⌄
Service times for Guthrie Parish Church are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is Guthrie Parish Church accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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