OUR CHURCH
St Andrews holds a unique place in the story of faith in Scotland, often described as the cradle of Scottish Christianity. To be part of a church in St Andrews is to share in that deep and living heritage, rooted in faith and continually renewed in service to others. As St Andrews New Kirk embarks on its new chapter of worship and fellowship we welcome you whether you are a member of one of the legacy congregations, a visitor, a student or a potential new member. Here you will find all the key details of when and where we worship, who we are and how to get involved. Worship within the Church of Scotland is for everyone regardless of age, nationality, status or ability. You are welcome to join us in person or on line.
TEAM MINISTRY
Rev Graeme Beebee is the minister of St Andrews New Kirk. There is a vacancy for another Team Minister to join Graeme.
Rev Graeme Beebee
Minister of St Andrews New Kirk
Graeme was born and bred in Ayrshire. After leaving school and completing studies in Business, Marketing and Journalism, he went to the University of St Andrews, graduating BD with Honours from St Mary’s College in 1992.
Following a year as a Probationer in Troon, he was ordained and inducted into his first charge of Balmerino linked with Wormit in 1993, where he remained for nearly 10 years before moving to St Andrew’s in the Grange Church of Scotland, Guernsey.
During his years in the Kirk, Graeme has served in various positions within the Presbyteries of St Andrews and England, as well as the wider church: in school, hospital and hospice chaplaincy and community based groups and organisations. Graeme is supported by the Kirk Session.
Contact Reverend Graeme Beebee: GBeebee@churchofscotland.org.uk
KIRK SESSION
St Andrews New Kirk operates under the unitary model constitution of the Church of Scotland. The Kirk Session comprises around 60 active elders and usually meets bi-monthly and alternately in the St Mark’s and St Leonard’s sanctuaries.
Mary Popple
Joint Session Clerk
Lorna Hutcheon
Joint Session Clerk
ACTION GROUPS
The Kirk Session agreed the following Action Groups at its May 2026 meeting. We are fortunate to have many people in our congregation with complementary skills willing to service on these groups and are now looking to Elders and Congregation members get involved in those they feel called to contribute to. There are eleven groups covering all aspects of our church life.
Finance
All matters related to the finances of the congregation and stewardship.
Convenor appointed
and team in place.
Pastoral Care
Create and nurture our new congregational community through visiting, prayer chain, organising events such as daffodil tea, Christmas tea, distributing church flowers, etc.
Convenor and team members
to be appointed.
Wider Mission
Ecumenism and Interfaith relations (as applicable), Justice and Peace, Fair Trade, Christian Aid, missionary partners and their projects.
Continuing to work as before the Union but requires a Convenor and team to be appointed by the Kirk Session, to create a united community.
Eco Church
All aspects (including working towards Eco Congregation Scotland award, taking an active role in St Andrews Churches Eco Network).
Continuing to work as before the Union but requires a Convenor and team to be appointed by the Kirk Session.
Property
All aspects of fabric stewardship across all three buildings of the charge.
Convenor and three people urgently required to cover the three church buildings and associated properties.
Welcome and Fellowship
Welcome rota, event organisation, oversee coffee rota, liaising with church groups such as Encounter, Scrabble, Pins and Needles, and others.
Continuing to work as before the Union but requires a Convenor and team to be appointed by the Kirk Session to create a united community.
Communication
Will include website, social media, magazine, notice boards.
Convenor appointed
(Audrey McNair) and team members in place.
Administration
H&R and staff recruitment, Health and Safety, GDPR.
Ad hoc working to get the OSCR requirements done for the new charge.
Worship and Music
All aspects of worship and music within worship. his will include Messy church and other acts of worship as appropriate. Include Sunday worship reading and communion rotas.
Convenor Graeme with team members to be appointed.
Community Outreach
Local Mission/Community Outreach and remit to continue/evolve and create volunteering opportunities across all Action Groups.
Continuing to work as before the Union but requires a Convenor and team to be appointed by the Kirk Session, to create a united community.
Intergenerational
Focus on intergenerational activities such as Bump to Fives, K2 and Holiday Club and other intergenerational activities as we create them. Suggesting volunteering opportunities across the Action Groups.
Continuing to work as before the Union but requires a Convenor and team to be appointed by the Kirk Session.
OUR HISTORY
St Andrews New Kirk Church of Scotland came into being on 1 January 2026. The New Kirk is a union between Cameron and St Andrews St Leonard’s, and St Mark’s Parish Church in St Andrews. St Mark’s was itself a union between Hope Park Church and Martyrs Church (2010), and then between Hope Park and Martyrs and Strathkinness Parish Church (2022), after a 17-year linkage. Cameron and St Leonard’s was a 2025 union between Cameron Kirk and St Leonard’s Parish Church, after a 50-year linkage.
OUR BELIEFS
OUR VISION
“To be a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive church with Christ at the heart of all we do - serving God and the community with love and commitment.”
OUR MISSION
“We have a calling and mission to share the Good News of Christ’s Gospel with all, through both word and action, to foster and nurture faith, compassion, social justice, and life in all its fullness within our community and beyond. We aspire to do this working alongside other churches, faith groups, and organisations that share the values of God’s Kingdom.”
PASTORAL CARE
Our Pastoral Care group supports members of the congregation of all ages and also run social events with refreshments and entertainment, specifically aimed at those who don’t manage to church as often as they used to though all are welcome. Church visitors regularly visit those who are ill, housebound or unable to attend church.
We are blessed with gifts of floral arrangements for the sanctuaries. Each Sunday the church flowers are delivered to a member of the congregation after the service.
GIVING
Giving is central to the life of our church, enabling us to sustain and grow our ministry both locally and globally. Through the generosity of the congregation, we are able to invest in the spiritual life of our community. To the many who already contribute so much, either financially, in time and effort or both, we thank you for your support.
If you have any questions on giving, please do not hesitate to contact the Finance team on finance@standrewsnewkirk.org.
Your support is much appreciated