3rd Gourock Boys' Brigade

17/05/2026

On this day 250 years ago the parish of Gourock was formed. No longer did Gourockians have to walk to Inverkip to attend church.

The story of the Church of Scotland in Gourock mirrors the story of all that has occurred in the history of our denomination. The great Disruption of 1843 brought about the Free Church and from that movement so St.John’s as it is now came into being. The United Presbyterian denomination also came to Gourock in the late 1800’s with Ashton Parish Church being built. In 1929 St.John’s and Ashton
both became Church of Scotland churches and so Gourock ended up with three Church of Scotland Parishes.

As we know only too well the story does not end at that point but continues with Ashton Church eventually having to close and a union with what had become Old Gourock Parish Church being effected to form Old Gourock & Ashton, now linked with St.Ninian’s Greenock. And the story isn’t finished yet, far from it. But for now
we come to this milestone. A recognition of 250 years of service and witness to the community of Gourock as a parish. It should be noted that the building we currently use will be 200 years old in 2032, another milestone.

All are welcome to join us at 3:00pm today for a Thanksgiving Service. (Note: there is NO service at 10:00am today.)

The service will also be broadcast live on our YouTube channel - OG&A Parish Church.

22/04/2026

15/04/2026

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.

24/10/2025

A few vampire doughnuts on the loose tonight in the Church 🧛‍♂️🧛‍♂️🧛‍♂️...Halloween must be near..... fun at the Anchors 😍

19/08/2025

We start back this week!

It has been a great summer break and we are looking forward to seeing boys 'old' and new this week.

Juniors - Thurs 21st - 6.45pm till 8.15pm (Primary 4-6)
Anchors - Fri 22nd - 5.30pm till 6.30pm (Primary 1-3)
Company - Fri 22nd - 7.15pm till 9.45pm (Primary 7-S6)

We meet in Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church, Binnie Street, Gourock where we run a varied programme of activities that always involve fun and games!

All boys are welcome and send us a message for more information.

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31/07/2025

Goodbye France! The boys have had a great time on our Paris trip, we have just a quick visit to the Hypermarket before we start the long trip home.

30/07/2025

Day 3 was a long one, with a very late finish, but a memorable one. The boys enjoyed a superb day in both parks at Disneyland Paris. Just a wee selection for now, more to come after our early start tomorrow and the drive home.