Rutherglen Evangelistic Institute (LOST)

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Reference WMO/286879

Address:

Evangelistic Institute

Greenbank Street

Rutherglen

G73 1JU

Scotland

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Status: Lost/missing
Type: Non freestanding
Location: Internal
Setting: Attached to a building/structure
Description: Board/Plaque/ Tablet
Materials:
  • Metal Bronze
  • Timber Oak
Lettering: Raised
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
About the memorial: Bronze Plaque in oak frame. Historical note- During the war years the Rutherglen Evangelistic Institute was a powerful organisation with many soldiers stating their religion as "Rodger;s Institute". There are many original artefacts, books and photos from the Institute to view at Rutherglen Heritage Centre. The Rutherglen Evangelistic Institute, opened in January 1885, in Greenbank Street, was also known as "Rodger's Institute". A committee had been founded by many prominent figures to raise the money to build the Institute. There was demand for larger premises to become a "Centre for Christian Evangelistic activity". At the time Rutherglen had many groups such as Rutherglen Evangelistic Union, Blue Ribbon Gospel Temperance Society and Rutherglen United Bible Class. The official founder of the Institute was Daniel Lusk Rodger and the Honorary President was Lord Overtoun. Daniel Lusk Rodger was by all accounts an inspirational teacher who had pioneered many educational groups and bible classes. He had founded the Smith & Rodger woodfinish manufacturing business in 1877 with his friend, John Smith. Daniel Lusk Rodger was born at Mount Pleasant, Greenock in 1852. Many soldiers went to church at the Institute so an Institute Work Party was formed to raise funds to send food, clothing and letters to the troops at war. As the casualties were reported the REI. kept their own Roll of Honour for their congregation. In 1916 all the soldiers were posted out a Christmas letter by Daniel Lusk Rodger, to help boost morale. Note that the photograph on the NEWMP report is copyright and may not be reproduced on this report.
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