A little over 150 years ago there was no Church building available for the members and adherents of the Church of Scotland in Methil. Their spiritual home was the Church at East Wemyss - a parish then bounded by Dysart, Kennoway, Markinch and Scoonie. In 1837, owing to an increase in the population and to the influence and inspiration of Dr. Chalmers, a move to build a mission Church in Methil proved so successful that the foundation stone was laid in June of that year. The cost was £1,200. The original building in Station Road was demolished in the 1970's and a new housing scheme built on the site.

The Mission station was supplied by the Rev. John McLauchlan, Minister at East Wemyss, and Mr. John Wilson was Missionary Assistant for two years. At the disruption, Mr. McLauchlan adhered to the Church of Scotland

During 1850-57 the Rev. W. Polson was Minister, and he had the help of Mr. James Duff, M.A.

His successor was Mr. James Morrison, M.A., who had the satisfaction of becoming the first Minister in 1876, when the station became a quoad sacra charge. During his ministry in 1885 the Town Council was formed . The population of Methil at that time was c5000.

The Rev. A. Aytoun Young, who remained here until 1891 when he was called to Clunie, filled the vacancy caused by Mr. Morrison's death in 1888.

The Rev. Dr. Thomas Muir, B.D. ministered for 16 years with conspicuous success in Methil and came back to join in the centenary celebrations in 1937. He died a few years ago at over 100 years of age. In the 1960's his son, a lawyer in England, returned the silver inkstand his father had been presented with on leaving Methil.

The Rev. Alec Robertson, who also ministered for 16 years and whose zeal, energy, courage and self-denial made a deep impression on many hearts, followed Dr. Muir. He died with tragic suddenness in 1923.

Next in line of succession was the Rev. George D. McKenzie, who during his four years here saw the completion of our beautiful church. The congregation of Methil owes a deep debt of gratitude to the Baird Trust for their generous aid in its erection.

In 1927 the Rev. A.H. Forbes, M.C., B.D., came to the Parish, bringing with him a wide and varied experience. During the 22 years of his ministry at Methil, notable achievements were the acquisition of a suitable Manse and the erection of a suite of halls worthy of the Church (thanks again to help from the Baird Trust), and progress was made in all organisations. After leaving Methil, Mr. Forbes kept in very close touch with his many local friends, and at his interment in 1974 it was Methil Church Elders who acted as pall-bearers at St. Martin's Cemetery, Balbegie, Perthshire.

In 1950 the Rev. George Hunter accepted a call to Methil and soon became a much loved and respected friend to the whole congregation. Attendances at services and meetings were always overflowing. He worked very hard, particularly in building up the Boys' Brigade, and had an excellent Bible class. He returned many times to Methil, sometimes to open sales of work, and conducted one of the services at the Jubilee anniversary, and one at the 60th Anniversary. He is at present Minister at Scotstoun West Church, Glasgow.

The Rev. Alec C. Barr, B.D., succeeded Mr. Hunter in June 1958, and continued the good work of guiding all organisations forward. The strong company of B.B.'s allowed Mr. Barr to work closely with the Guide Company, which at one time had a membership of about 100 girls. Mr. Barr, an excellent organiser, was Moderator of Kirkcaldy Presbytery during his stay at Methil. The hall extension was also started in his time and he saw the large stage built at the east side of the hall completed, as well as the present carpeting of the aisle and chancel. Nine years on, Mr. Barr received a call from St. Nicholas Parish Church, Cardonald, Glasgow, where he still is minister. He also has been back to Methil, taking the pulpit at these anniversary occasions and at other times.

The Rev. James Duncan came to Methil in 1967 from Clunie, Perthshire. A hard-working Minister, he saw the electronic hearing system installed for the benefit of hard-of-hearing members of the congregation. With help from the members, he also repainted the interior of the Church. Unfortunately, he demitted office in 1972 to teach religious instruction to pupils at Secondary Schools. He retired from teaching in 1986 and was one of the guest preachers at the 60th anniversary.

In February 1973, the Rev. George McDonald accepted a call to Methil from Ayrshire, but after four years he emigrated to take up an appointment with a presbytery in Australia. We celebrated his Silver jubilee in the Ministry in 1977, and he arranged a grand golden jubilee of the present Church on 26th January 1976. A fine evening concert was given in November 1976 to mark the 50th anniversary of the installation of our lovely organ.

On 8th June, 1978, Methil Parish Church with divine guidance was pleased to call an excellent, diligent and pleasant young man, the Rev. Alastair H. Gray, M.A., B.D. Mr. Gray was minister for over seven years before accepting a call to Haddington West linked with Garvaid, in February 1985. During his time in Methil, he produced the "Manna Sheet" a weekly newsletter and was Chaplain to the Sea Cadets. He also was one of the guest preachers at the 60th anniversary.

After diligent searching a call was given to the Rev. John D. Thomson, B.D. Before commencing his theological studies at Trinity College, Glasgow, Mr. Thomson was a Production Manager in the Steel industry, an elder and President of Airdrie, Coatbridge and Dist. Battalion of the Boys' Brigade. A Probationer Assistant at Bellshill West Church, Mr. Thomson accepted the call to Methil and the service of ordination and induction took place on the 19th September 1985. It was a memorable evening for the large congregation present. A new chapter in the history of Methil Parish began on the 7th September 1986, when for the first time women were ordained to the eldership.

Rev Alex Wark came to Methil in February 1994 from the Scots Kirk, Rotterdam and left to take up a call in Renfrew in September 1998.

After a long vacancy and diligent searching the call was given to Rev Allan Brown who came to Methil in January 2000. After a short ministry of 3 years he was subsequently called to a chaplaincy in Shotts prison on 15th January 2003.

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