Churches

Ceres Kemback and Springfield Parish was formed in 2005 by the union of the united Parish of Ceres and Springfield with the parish of Kemback.

We are one united congregation worshipping in two church buildings, serving a largely rural parish close to Cupar and St Andrews. The parish includes the villages of Springfield, Craigrothie, Chance Inn, Ceres, Pitscottie, Dura Den, Blebo Craigs and Kemback. We are involved across the life of each community and are committed to serving the whole parish.

We are a congregation of the Church of Scotland in the Presbytery of Fife. The Church of Scotland’s Vision is to “seek to inspire the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving community”. We believe in the central value of worship and the importance of prayer, cherishing the traditions that have brought us so far, but seeking always to test them with a vision of the world in which we find ourselves.

 

Ceres Church 

Location

The Church sits at the centre of the village on Kirk Brae.
 
Map Link: Ceres Church
Post Code: KY15 5ND

Brief History

The church in Ceres has a long and rich history stretching back almost 1,000 years. Ceres at one time came under the Culdee (monastic order) at St Andrews and would have been worked by some of the minor clergy belonging to the St Andrews settlement. In 1273 Ceres, along with other Culdee possessions, was handed over to the Roman Catholic Church. From 1306 to 1566 it was a Rectory held in conjunction with the Provostry of St Mary’s, a religious house in St Andrews.
St Sirus’s Kirk was built in 1560 and survived until at least 1785. The foundation of the present church was laid on 21st April 1806 with the tower and spire being added in 1852.

 

Springfield Community Church

Location

The Church is located on Manse Road.
 
Map Link: Springfield Community Church
Post Code: KY15 5RY

Brief History

Springfield Church was built in 1861 with the clock being added in 1878. It is the only one of our churches to have stained glass windows due to the generosity of the Moon family.

Community Use

The interior of Springfield Church was refurbished six years ago, giving a bright, modern and flexible space. The building was renamed “Springfield Community Church” to reflect our desire to make the facilities available to the community. A growing number of community groups now use the building on a regular basis. The Post Office also operates from the premises on a Tuesday morning each week.
 
The Manager of Springfield Community Church can be contacted on 07779 722664 or email: jmccurrach@googlemail.com