13/02/2026
Would be great to see some former members across the year. You know where to find us...
250th Anniversary Plans for 2026
2026 is the 250th anniversary of the founding of the church in Gourock that today we know as Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church. To celebrate this milestone in our congregation’s history, the undernoted events are planned and to which not only the congregation, but the whole community, is invited to be part of: -
February, Friday 13th – Burns Supper
March/April – Planters positioned in our church garden and at Eastern View
April, Sunday 19th – Service for those Baptised or Married in our Church
May, Sunday 17th – Thanksgiving Service – a very special service to mark the exact date of the 250th Anniversary. This will be an afternoon service at 3:00pm so that invited guests are able to attend.
May, Tuesday 19th – Civic Reception
May, Saturday 30th – Community Fun Event in Gourock Park
June, Saturday 20th – Commemorative Walk to Inverkip – in recognition of people having to walk to Inverkip to worship before Gourock had its own church.
July – Memorabilia Exhibition in our church halls
September, Friday 11th – Celebration Dinner in the Tontine Hotel
October – Membership Drive to try and attract members to both our Church and various Church organisations.
November, Saturday 14th – Celebration Concert
December – Christmas Nativity Display in our church garden and Christmas Tree festival in the church
January 2027 – Installation of a Stained-Glass Window in the Church to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of our Congregation
Further specific details of the events will be published throughout the year.
