ST ANDREW'S RC CHURCH
27 Brooke Street, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 2JL Directions
Since 1813
Here’s The Deal:
St Andrew's Church is the famous site of the old cathedral. The Church features a beautiful garden on the front of the Church designed within the old cathedral's nave walls. They provide weekly and carry liturgy content, news of parish activities, and dates of upcoming events. The Parish Pastoral Council in this Church meets several times a year. It is an elected and representative body of the parish community working in close collaboration with the Parish Priest to further the mission of Christ and his Church. The council provides and promotes lay leadership at a time when priests are in short supply. The council facilitates the operation of lay ministries within the parish and arranges appropriate training. The Parish Pastoral Council assists with the spiritual life of the parish.
SPECIALITY:
Bulletins, Schools, Parish Groups, Prayer and Prophecy, Events, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Festival, Music, Morning Worship, Sunday Class & Pastoral Care
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH
Dumfries Station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 1LU Directions
Since 1988
Here’s The Deal:
River of Life Church always aims to bring you back to friends, family, and Almighty Jesus. The church delivers the message from the Bible that has many things to say about life, relationships, redemption, and forgiveness. They try and apply God's wisdom to the whole of life, as stated in the Bible, and believe that God makes all the difference. The River of Life Church is full of people from all walks of life who want their lives to really mean something. Each of them has come to a real, life-changing experience of the love of God, which is hard to put into words. The church offers free coffee/tea, soft drink, and cakes.
SPECIALITY:
Baptism, Catechism, Youth and Kids, Festivals, Key Information, Bible Teaching, Mass, Sunday Classes, Committees, Divine Prayer, Meetings, Choir & Worship
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CRICHTON MEMORIAL CHURCH
The Crichton Glencaple Road, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 4ZZ Directions
Since 1897
Here’s The Deal:
Crichton Memorial Church is one of the most excellent examples of church architecture. The church was built from Locharbriggs using local red sandstone for the outside and Thornhill pink sandstone from the inside. The floor features white Sicilian marble and spectacular geomantic designs of red, green, and black Connemara marble. The church's first service took place with a dedication service on Sunday, October 15, 1897, where Elizabeth Crichton's prayer of dedication read to the congregation. This church is familiar with regular services, and it is a popular venue for weddings, concerts, and other events.
SPECIALITY:
Catechism, Wedding, Sunday Classes, Concerts and Events, Hall, Mass, Prayer, Bible Teaching, Committees, Choir, Baptism, Meetings, Worship & Festivals