The Church
Alloa Elim Pentecostal Church
Christopher WhiteRead MoreChris joined AEC in September 2015, serving as a Youth Leader until 2022. He studied at the University of Stirling where he completed both his undergraduate in International Politics and postgraduate in International Conflict and Cooperation. Chris is from Northern Ireland and has lived in Wales, but for now calls Central Scotland his base. He now works in the Third Sector locally. Alongside politics, Chris enjoys birds, writing and walking.Church Secretary and Lay Representative- David SimpsonRead MoreDavid Simpson has been a member of Alloa Elim church since 2011 and has been Finance Officer/Treasurer since September 2018. Retired from the Scottish Gas Sector in 2020. He is married to Catherine with one stepson and has two grandchildren. Together they have lived in Clackmannanshire for over 14 yearsDeacon/Treasurer
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Our presence in the 'Wee County' can be traced back to the 1950s, with the congregation taking ownership of the current building in 1991.
Each week Alloa Elim has a range of groups that are designed to be safe spaces to connect with God and with each other. These are gatherings of a likeminded community who are passionate about discovering the goodness of God.
Whether it is your first time attending or you’re coming back to reconnect, you will find a family committed to making you feel both welcome and valued.
See Our ScheduleEach week Alloa Elim has a range of groups that are designed to be safe spaces to connect with God and with each other. These are gatherings of a likeminded community who are passionate about discovering the goodness of God.
Whether it is your first time attending or you’re coming back to reconnect, you will find a family committed to making you feel both welcome and valued.
Our Building
Our building is steeped in local history and connected to resident figures of its time. Formerly known as Greenside Mission Chapel, is a well-detailed Gothic chapel designed by local architect John Melvin and was constructed in 1873. The building is located alongside a key thoroughfare in Alloa, where its architectural features complement the town's unique townscape even today. The exterior of the building is still vastly unaltered with high-quality architectural features such as the square tower and untouched stonework dating back to the late-1800s.
To provide meeting accommodation for the Young Men’s Christian Association (Alloa). the building's construction was funded by the honorary president of the group, Tillicoultry’s David Paton. After two years of construction, Greenside Mission Chapel was officially opened in July 1873 and was initially under the supervision of Moncrieff United Park Church until 1949. The original structure consisted of a large gallery hall that could accommodate over 500 people, and two classrooms in the two right bays.
To provide meeting accommodation for the Young Men’s Christian Association (Alloa). the building's construction was funded by the honorary president of the group, Tillicoultry’s David Paton. After two years of construction, Greenside Mission Chapel was officially opened in July 1873 and was initially under the supervision of Moncrieff United Park Church until 1949. The original structure consisted of a large gallery hall that could accommodate over 500 people, and two classrooms in the two right bays.
David Paton
David Paton, of the local wealthy Paton Family, was the principal funder of the building's construction. The Paton Family were in the spinning and drying of wool, initially commencing as John Paton’s cottage industry, his company would grow to become the largest wool spinning company in Great Britain, with its main mill located in nearby Kilncraigs, near the site of the Greenside Mission Chapel. The company was amalgamated in 1920 and renamed Patons and Baldwins until it merged with Coats PLC in 1961.
The Paton family were generous benefactors to Alloa. Existing examples of their benevolence include Alloa Town Hall and public library which opened in 1888; and the Old Paton’s Mill School which was built adjacent to the church. The Patons were supporters of The Temperance Movement and encouraged locals to join local churches.
The Paton family were generous benefactors to Alloa. Existing examples of their benevolence include Alloa Town Hall and public library which opened in 1888; and the Old Paton’s Mill School which was built adjacent to the church. The Patons were supporters of The Temperance Movement and encouraged locals to join local churches.
Born: March 5, 1935 - Passed: February 4, 2019
