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St Andrew's United Free ChurchOn the left-hand side of Glaisnock Street you will find a small church set back from the road. Generally speaking most people complain that churches are cold places, but we cannot say this of St. Andrew`s Church as it is a comfortable and well appointed building. When winter holds the town in an icy grip the warm church is much appreciated.
St. Andrew`s United Free Church was constituted in 1929 mainly by a minority from the West United Free Church which was situated in the Tanyard and known locally as the "Box" Church because of its square shape (It is now the Box Cafe).
The United Free Church of that era re-joined the Church of Scotland - but there were people who would not re-join the Church of Scotland because of certain principles and they wished to remain as Free Church members. They met in the Cumnock`s Lesser Town Hall until 3rd June 1939 when the St Andrew`s Church was opened. It was designed and built by Donald MacDonald. The Church was re-dedicated as St. Andrew`s Free Church of Scotland on 7th June 1959 after interior alterations
There was a small hall too for the various organisations to meet. However, c1980 a school room in Catrine became available and the church applied for it. The conditions were that the church could have the building but had to dis-assemble it and transport it themselves. This was done by an eager and willing group of men (including the minister of the time). A lot of hard work was put into re-assemble the building at the back of the church - however it was worthwhile and the lovely hall is used to this day.
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