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 three 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.

Kemback Church

Location

The Church is an exceptionally pretty rural church, reached by a narrow road from the road through Dura Den.
 
Map Link: Kemback Church
Post Code: KY15 5TS 

Brief History

Kemback Church has a long history. The first church was a rectory founded in 1244 and was situated in the grounds of what is now known as Kemback House. The site of the church was moved, and the second church was completed in 1583 in what is the graveyard of the existing church. The building is now a ruin within the grounds of the graveyard. The present church was built in 1814 and there is a story that the bell and the belfry came from the ruined church and if the story is true then the bell rung to invite worshippers in Kemback has been in existence for over four hundred years.

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 the three churches to have stained glass windows due to the generosity of the Moon family.

Community Use

The interior of Springfield Church was recently been refurbished 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 two mornings per week.
 
The Manager of Springfield Community Church can be contacted on 07779 722664 or email: jmccurrach@googlemail.com