The Church of Scotland
Ceres and Springfield Parish Church, Fife
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Jesus said 'I have come that you may have life - life in all its fullness.' (John 10:10)
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Jesus said 'I have come that you may have life - life in all its fullness.' (John 10:10)
Welcome to the Parish of Ceres and Springfield, situated in a beautiful, rural part of the east of Scotland. Our parish is in north east Fife, a few miles from the county town Cupar and the town of St Andrews - the world-famous home of golf and seat of Scotland's oldest University, founded in 1411. This is an excellent area for holidays (the Scottish Tourist Board would be delighted to hear from you!)
Our parish includes the villages of Ceres, Springfield, Pitscottie, Craigrothie and Chance Inn, with churches at Ceres and Springfield. To the south, the City of Edinburgh is only 1 hour away by road or train and the City of Dundee is less than 25 minutes away to the north. Local bus services are provided by Stagecoach (Fife Scottish Omnibuses), for times tel. 01334-474238, and the nearest railway stations are at Cupar and Springfield.
Ceres is one of the most attractive and historic villages in Scotland, notable for its statue of the Provost, the Fife Folk Museum, the Hill of Tarvit Mansion House, Archbishop Sharp's Bridge and for having the shortest High Street in Scotland. Ceres Church was built in 1806, replacing an older church on the site. It is a grade B listed building and largely unchanged since first built. One of its most unusual features are the long Communion tables running the full length of the church. The church building is open for services, on "Doors Open Day" every September (see local publicity) and also on request. The history of Ceres can be traced back almost 1100 years; a church was established by Celtic Christian "Culdee" monks from nearby St Andrews. Ceres also has its own primary school, shops, Post Office and newsagent - the village lies on the B939 road, approximately 7 miles west of St Andrews.
Springfield is 4 miles from Ceres and also has about 1000 residents. The village of Springfield dates from the 19th century and grew up to serve the linen industry, which has long since disappeared. Springfield has its own primary school, a station on the main railway line from Aberdeen to Edinburgh and has a major hospital - Stratheden - nearby. Springfield Church was built in 1861.
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Sundays Services: Springfield Church 9.45am and Ceres Church 11am. Although we are fond of our two historic church buildings, above all the church is the family of God's people coming together to worship Him. Whether you are local, new to the area or on holiday, come and join us this Sunday! "I was glad when they said to me, let us go into the house of the Lord." (The Bible - Psalm 122:1)
Children are very welcome too - at Ceres the children usually come into the church at the start of the Service, then go out to the Sunday School after the Minister's talk to the children. (The Sunday School does not meet during the local primary school holidays). There is also a Sunday School meeting at Craigrothie Village Hall and the "Friday Club" for children in Springfield.
Social Activities. There also are a wide range of activities for adults and children - the Guild, Young Women's Group, Mums and Toddlers, Senior Citizens, Tuesday Craft Group, House Groups (for Bible study), and for children Beavers, Cubs, Brownies, the Sunday Schools and the Springfield Friday Club.
Our twin church in October 1999 our Kirk Session agreed to enter an informal link with Incarnation United Church of Christ, Newport, Pennsylvania, USA. (Minister: Rev A. O. McGill). We look forward to developing a warm transatlantic Christian friendship.
Minister: The Rev. Matthew Ross, LL.B., B.D. The Manse, Ceres, CUPAR, Fife, KY15 5NQ.
Tel: 01334 828233. E-mail: MZROSS@aol.com
Session Clerk: Mr W. J. S. Blyth "Kimberley", Main Street, Ceres, CUPAR, Fife, KY15 5NA
Tel: 01334 828350.
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Last updated: 11th October 1999
