Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen

Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen

Queen's Cross Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. It is located at the intersection of Carden Place and Albyn Place, at Queen's Cross in the heart of Aberdeen's west end business community. It is a short walk from the main shopping areas of the city and several main hotels. The church was at the centre of an online protest from fellow Church of Scotland clergy when they appointed an openly gay minister. The Rev. Scott Rennie has now taken up his post at Queen's Cross Church. He is considered an excellent preacher by members of the congregation at Queen's Cross Church.
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Sight Name: Queen's Cross Church
Sight Location: Aberdeen, Scotland (See walking tours in Aberdeen)
Sight Type: Religious

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