Standing room only at breakaway church’s first Sunday service
ByAlan Wilson
Alberto de Paula chats to some of his congregation after a service at at the new church.
The first Sunday morning worship at the newly-formed Broughty Ferry Presbyterian Church saw standing room only at the temporary premises in the Scout Hall on David Street.
Around 100 worshippers crammed into the hall for the first service, conducted by the Rev Alberto de Paula, after the split from the nearby St James’ Church which was caused by the Church of Scotland’s views on homosexuality and humanism.
The Brazilian-born preacher said the “good attendance” was a positive show of support to the new church.
“We think there were about 100 worshippers here,” he said. “We have also had a lot of messages of support from all over Scotland.”
The new church has a lease on the Scout Hall until the end of the year and Mr de Paula is confident of finding a permanent home for his flock by then.
Meanwhile, it was business as usual for the remaining congregation at St James’ Church in Fort Street, just 100 yards away.
Standing room only at breakaway church’s first Sunday service
