Macfarlane Memorial Church in Kalimpong is a classically excellent and a remarkable architectural feat built during British rule. Sketched in the Scottish church style, this extraordinary church in Kalimpong belongs to the Gothic Revival school of architecture. It’s tower and pinnacles that further enhances its grandeur was added later. Visible from almost every region of Kalimpong, the church stands as an exceptional visual delight and a remarkable landmark located near to the heart of town.
Tracing back the ‘history of MacFarlane Memorial Church Kalimpong ‘ this magnificent Church is 128 years old from the time of its foundation stone being laid on and 127 years from the time of its dedication. Its foundation stone was laid on 24 February 1890 and it was inaugurated on 1st November 1891.
Mc Farlane Memorial Church, Kalimpong was constructed under the supervision of Scottish Missionary – William Sutherland with the help of a few locals. The church was named after Rev. William MacFarlane who was the first Scottish Missionary to visit Darjeeling in 1870 and the first missionary to come to Kalimpong. William MacFarlane was the first person to take initiative for setting up the first missionary schools in Kalimpong, He also helped to uplift the poor Tibetan community in Kalimpong.
Since the inception, Mc Farlane Memorial Church has remained a visually captivating part of Kalimpong town. The Church celebrated the 125th-anniversary on 28th March 2016. It hosted love feast and the programs for youths, women, and senior citizens till 1st November 2016. Various churches and schools from the hill town joined in this much awaited and joyous celebration.
