Welcome to Paisley Abbey
From its foundation in 1163 to the present day – worship in Paisley Abbey has been offered to God and hospitality extended to all pilgrims and visitors.
Paisley Abbey has as its core aims:
- To offer worship to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- To welcome in Christ’s name all who visit the Abbey for whatever reason.
- To witness to the love of God within the community of Paisley.
Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland and the ‘mother church’ of Paisley.
Christmas Services at the Abbey
Wednesday 24 December – Christmas Eve
3 pm Shoppers & Family Service
7.30 pm Lessons & Carols upon Christmas Eve
Thursday 25 December – Christmas Day
10.30 am Christmas Day Service of Choral Communion
including Charpentier’s ‘Messe de Minuit’ sung by the Abbey Choir
accompanied by a small orchestra.
Sunday 28 December – The First Sunday after Christmas
11 am Holy Communion
Visit Us
The Abbey, Shop & Cafe are normally open Monday to Saturday
from 10 am until 4 pm with last admission at 3.30 pm
for full details of December opening times due to Christmas events
please see our ‘Visit’ Page
Guided tours are normally on a Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 2pm,
admission is £5
There will be no Tuesday & Thursday tours in January
The first Saturday tour in January will be on 10th at 2 pm
for more details on tours please see our ‘Visit’ page
Support Paisley Abbey Today
Donate to the Abbey
The Church of Scotland has set up a way in which donations can be made either to the general funds of the Church of Scotland, or to an individual congregation such as Paisley Abbey. Simply click on the ‘Donate’ link below, scroll down the page, fill in ‘Gift Aid’ details if appropriate, and then, donate. THANK YOU
Abbey Herald
Paisley Abbey’s monthly magazine is available to view or download below.
Minister’s Weekly Newsletter
From our Facebook Page:
Contact Us
Paisley Abbey
Abbey Close
Paisley, Renfrewshire
PA1 1JG
Tel: +44 (0)141 889 7654
email: [email protected]
Registered Scottish Charity SC007633
Main Contacts
Minister: Revd. Jim Gibson
Director of Music: Dr. George McPhee
Church Manager: Linda Barrett
Secretary: Karen Kerr
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