Congregational ChurchThe Congregationalists first met in 1838 in a hall in the Black Bull Hotel, later moving in 1847 to a Chapel in the Square converted from the Old Parish School.
It was not until 1882 that the Congregationalists had their own church built across the Lugar Bridge in what was then still part of Auchinleck Parish. The Congregational Church cost £2,100 and had seating for 350 people. The church was designed by John MURDOCH of Ayr and opened on 18th February 1883, the church is situated at Stepends on the north side of Stepends Bridge.
A noteworthy member of early congregation of this Church was James Keir HARDIE but his association was short lived. In March 1884, together with the pastor and 37 members, he resigned and set up a separate congregation attached to the Evangelical Union.
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Congregational Church
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