The first Deputy visit to Calgary took place in 1913 by Rev. J.R. Mackay, followed by a visit by Rev. Malcolm Gillies in 1921. The first services held by a Deputy took place in 1922 by Rev. Donald Beaton. Local services and Deputy visits were maintained until the 1970s. In recent years, an attempt has been made to re-establish the Free Presbyterian witness in Calgary. Free Presbyterian services are conducted periodically when Free Presbyterian ministers, and elders from Ontario visit. These are posted below.
The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland is the constitutional heir of the historic Church of Scotland. The Church of Scotland (along with the Church of Calvin’s Geneva) was the most Scriptural of the Reformation churches. Therefore, the principles of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland today go back to the Apostolic Church. In addition, the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland descends from the Free Church of 1843, and the Disruption of 1893.
Responsible Minister: Rev Roderick Macleod, Interim Moderator
Ruling Elders from Ontario visit regularly DV. Visits by ministers are also arranged when possible.
| Venue | Date and Time | Presbyter |
| 2530 6 Ave NW | Sabbath 18-Oct-26 10:00 am and 05:00 pm | Visiting Elder |
Distinctive Witness In Calgary
The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland endeavours to preserve faithfully the doctrine, worship and practice of the Scottish Reformation. For example the church adheres strictly to Biblical standards, exclusive Psalm singing, no instrumental music, fencing of the Lord’s table, strict Sabbath keeping, testimony against worldliness, and holding daily family worship early and late. Our claim to be Reformed in Doctrine, Worship and Practice is grounded in holding Scripture as our only supreme standard, and the Westminster Confession of Faith as our subordinate standard. The church also proclaims the free offer of the gospel,
Psalm Singing Church
The Book of Psalms in the Bible is the only legitimate book of praise in the public worship of God. Exclusive Psalmody is one of the many evidences of a Reformed Church and a Biblical Church. The exclusive singing of biblical Psalms in public worship excludes all hymns and songs of human composition. Moreover, Psalms are always sung a cappella (with no musical accompaniment). Also, the version of the Psalms used is the Scottish Metrical Psalter of 1650. The Westminster Assembly reviewed the Psalter, and the Church of Scotland adopted and sanctioned it in 1649 for use in worship. Finally, this version of the Scottish Metrical Psalms is better than recent versions which attempt to modernise it.
See the main website of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland here