St Andrew's Parish Church, Arbroath facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Parish Church, Arbroath
56°33′46″N 2°35′03″W / 56.562788°N 2.584186°W / 56.562788; -2.584186
Location	Arbroath, Angus
Country	Scotland
Denomination	Church of Scotland
Website	www.arbroathstandrews.org.uk
History
Status	Parish church
Dedication	Saint Andrew
Architecture
Functional status	Active

St Andrew's Parish Church is a special church in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. It is part of the Church of Scotland. This church is a place where people gather to worship and learn. It also helps the community, especially young people.

About St Andrew's Church

St Andrew's Parish Church is a place of worship in Arbroath. It is a congregation, which means a group of people who meet together. They are part of the Church of Scotland. This is the national church of Scotland.

Building and Upgrades

The church building was built a long time ago. Construction happened in the late 1880s. In 2007, the church got a big makeover. This is called a refurbishment. It made the building look new and modern inside.

The money for these upgrades came from two places. The people who go to the church gave donations. The Church of Scotland also gave a special grant. A grant is money given for a specific purpose.

Past Leaders and Community Role

One important person who used to lead the church was the Right Rev. Martin Fair. He was also the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This is a very important leadership role in the church.

The church is a busy place for young people. It is home to the 7th Arbroath Boys' Brigade. The Boys' Brigade is a Christian youth organization. Other youth groups also meet at St Andrew's Church.

More Churches in Arbroath

• Church of St Mary the Virgin, Arbroath (Episcopal)
• St John's Methodist Church, Arbroath