St John the Evangelist, Greenock
Address: Union Street, Greenock, PA16 8JJ
Local Authority: Inverclyde
Listing: B
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Church Overview
The present building was consecrated in 1878, designed by Paley and Austin of Lancaster – their only Scottish church. Nave-and-aisles church with strong square tower with pyramidal slated roof. The intricately carved rood screen, based on a medieval screen in Gloucestershire and designed by H O Tarbolton, was given by the family of Sir John Kerr, one-time Governor of Bengal. The font is a copy of a 15th-century font in Suffolk. Organ by J & A Mirrlees of Glasgow.
Services
Sunday Service is at 11am and the midweek service is on each Wednesday at 11.30
Opening Arrangements
Open 10am to 12 noon on days when cruise ships call and on Inverclyde Doors Open Day. Otherwise by arrangement
Disclaimer
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