EDM 1220: 150th anniversary of Condorrat Parish Church

That this House recognises and congratulates Condorrat Parish Church on its 150th anniversary on 4 April 2025; notes that a commemorative service to celebrate this important anniversary involving the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Reverend Doctor Shaw Paterson, took place on Sunday 6 April 2025; further notes the Parish's roots from the old village in 1872 and that through the hard work of parishioners, who were the weavers, quarrymen and miners, the congregation raised the funds required of £3,535 in 1874 to commence the building of the Church and Manse; also notes that the church hall followed in 1891; notes that the Parish has always actively supported the village of Condorrat through the war years and in times of hardship as well as in times of peace; and further notes that Condorrat Parish Church has always been at the heart of the community of Condorrat.