Cockpen and Carrington Parish Church
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Cockpen and Carrington Parish Church is located to the south of the town of Bonnyrigg
in Midlothian
, Scotland
. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland
. The parish includes the south side of the town of Bonnyrigg (including the new housing development at Hopefield), plus the rural area to the south of the town (including the village of Carrington).
The current arrangement dates from 1975, when the parish churches of Cockpen and Carrington
were united (and the former Carrington Parish Church ceased to be used). The former Carrington Parish Church building was built in 1711 (and has now been adapted for use as an open-plan office); until 1975 it was linked with Temple
Parish Church in Midlothian (which is also now closed).
Cockpen Parish Church (now Cockpen and Carrington Parish Church) was built in 1820 and is a Category A listed building; it is still in regular use. The current building replaced an older structure. The church's tower is unusually tall for a comparatively small church and its design was copied, on a larger scale, for Kilconquhar Parish Church in Fife
.
and share a minister. The linkage with Lasswade started in 1977 and Rosewell in 1991. The Rev Matthew Ross was inducted as the new minister in July 2009; the previous minister was the Reverend Wendy Drake. Mr Ross was formerly minister at Ceres
& Springfield
Parish Church in Fife; followed by six years working with Conference of European Churches
in Brussels
.
Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg is a town in Midlothian, Scotland, eight miles southeast of Edinburgh city centre. The town had a population of 11,260 in the 1991 census which has risen to 14,457 according to the 2001 census. Along with Lasswade, Bonnyrigg is a twin town with Saint-Cyr-l'École, France.- History :Early...
in Midlothian
Midlothian
Midlothian is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and a lieutenancy area. It borders the Scottish Borders, East Lothian and the City of Edinburgh council areas....
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland
Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland, known informally by its Scots language name, the Kirk, is a Presbyterian church, decisively shaped by the Scottish Reformation....
. The parish includes the south side of the town of Bonnyrigg (including the new housing development at Hopefield), plus the rural area to the south of the town (including the village of Carrington).
The current arrangement dates from 1975, when the parish churches of Cockpen and Carrington
Carrington, Midlothian
Carrington is a small, rural village in Midlothian, Scotland. It is located to the south of Bonnyrigg.-Church:The former Carrington Parish Church was built in 1710-1711. It closed for regular worship in 1975...
were united (and the former Carrington Parish Church ceased to be used). The former Carrington Parish Church building was built in 1711 (and has now been adapted for use as an open-plan office); until 1975 it was linked with Temple
Temple, Midlothian
Temple is a village and parish in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated to the south of Edinburgh, the village lies on the east bank of the River South-Esk.-Pre-Reformation:...
Parish Church in Midlothian (which is also now closed).
Cockpen Parish Church (now Cockpen and Carrington Parish Church) was built in 1820 and is a Category A listed building; it is still in regular use. The current building replaced an older structure. The church's tower is unusually tall for a comparatively small church and its design was copied, on a larger scale, for Kilconquhar Parish Church in Fife
Fife
Fife is a council area and former county of Scotland. It is situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, with inland boundaries to Perth and Kinross and Clackmannanshire...
.
Ministry
Cockpen and Carrington Parish Church is linked with Lasswade and Rosewell Parish ChurchLasswade and Rosewell Parish Church
Lasswade and Rosewell Parish Church serves the communities of Lasswade and Rosewell, Midlothian, Scotland. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland.-Lasswade:...
and share a minister. The linkage with Lasswade started in 1977 and Rosewell in 1991. The Rev Matthew Ross was inducted as the new minister in July 2009; the previous minister was the Reverend Wendy Drake. Mr Ross was formerly minister at Ceres
Ceres, Fife
Ceres is a village in Fife, Scotland, located in a small glen approximately 2 miles over the Ceres Moor from Cupar and 7 miles from St Andrews. The former parish of that name included the settlements of Baldinnie, Chance Inn, Craigrothie, Pitscottie and Tarvit Mill.-The village:It is one of the...
& Springfield
Springfield, Fife
The small village of Springfield lies at the edge of the Howe of Fife, to the south of the town of Cupar, Fife, Scotland. The origin of the community is thought to be from the linen industry in the 19th century. The Church of Scotland parish church was built in 1861...
Parish Church in Fife; followed by six years working with Conference of European Churches
Conference of European Churches
The Conference of European Churches was founded in 1959 to promote reconciliation, dialogue and friendship between the churches of Europe at a time of growing Cold War political tensions and divisions. It is an ecumenical fellowship of Christian churches in Europe; its membership consists of most...
in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
.