OUR HISTORY
The History of Strand Church which spans more than 100 years.
City skyline
Photo By: John Doe
Brief History
Birthday Sparks
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New build
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Ministers over the years
Brief History
1st November 1903 Congregation erected under the name of Strand. There was no building at this stage.
24th January 1904 Rev. WJ Fawcett ordained as our first minister.
1905 A Meeting Hall was erected.
17th March 1923 Twenty years after the formation of Strand Church the first foundation stones of an actual church building were led.
17th March 1924 The church was opened and dedicated, however it was still unfinished. Most of the work was being done by the congratulation themselves.
1950 There is a fire within the church which destroyed the pulpit and some of the furnishings, which had to be replaced.
1953 War Memorial Organ installed.
1st November 2003 Centenary Year celebrations. 100 years old!
July 2011 Due to the condition of the church and its halls it was decided to rebuild Strand for the needs of a modern era and the old church building was demolished.
20th October 2013 New building Opened.
New Build
Ministers over the Years
Rev. Daniel Rankin B.A.,B.D.
From 2009 - Present
Rev. David H Thompson B.A.,B.D.,M.Phil.
From 2000 - 2008
Rev. Harold Boyce B.A.
From 1977 - 2000
Rev. John T McCullough B.A.
From 1973 - 1977
Rev. Douglas Armstrong M.A.
From 1966 - 1972
Rev. William Chestnutt M.A.,D.D.
From 1927 - 1965
Rev. W. M. Kennedy B.A.,D.D
From 1921 - 1927
Rev. T. Byres M.A.,D.D.
From 1912 - 1920
Rev. W.N. Maxwell M.A.
From 1910 - 1911
Rev. W.J. Fawcett B.A.
From 1904 - 1910
