The sanctuary was built using money from Moses Steven, a wealthy entrepreneur, and designed by James Smith.

In 1898 the two transepts were added to the original building, making it the cruciform shape after two unions with neighbouring churches, Steven Memorial in 1969 and Ibrox in 1978.

[1] Over the years, there have been many alterations and upgradings to the overall building complex, including a Link Block with an office and board room between the sanctuary and the church halls.

In addition to other artistic features and church furnishings, the building had until 2009 an original French Cavaille-Coll, one of two in Scotland: the other at Paisley Abbey.

[2] Since September 2016, Richmond's Hope has been using the church to provide bereavement services for children to explore their feelings and find ways of coping.