Free Kirk

Free Kirk

The Free Church of Scotland, an evangelical presbyterian church formed in 1843 when its founders withdrew from the Church of Scotland, also known as the Kirk. See:

* Free Church of Scotland (1843-1900)
* Free Church of Scotland (post 1900)


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