A rich history of worship and service in Dundee

Beginnings: George Gilfillan

The history of Gilfillan Memorial Church begins with George Gilfillan, the pastor, poet, and fierce defender of the people of Dundee who served from 1836 until his untimely death in 1878.

Click here to learn more about this fascinating man and the impact he had in a city that loved him dearly.

A Legacy of Faithfulness

For almost 150 years, Gilfillan Memorial Church has sought to live out its calling to “fulfil its purpose through the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the worship of God in Spirit and in Truth, and the promotion and practice of a life of faith and purity, of loyalty to truth, of temperance, brotherly kindness and charity.”

Click here for a brief summary of the church’s journey so far.

The Future

While nobody can predict with certainty what the future holds for Gilfillan Memorial Church, we can rest in the knowledge that the same commitments that shaped her at the beginning still resonate today.

Click here for thoughts on how ministry in the 21st century might look.