This part of our guide focuses on places of worship, ministries, and other topics related to belief, faith, religion, and spirituality in Peterhead, Scotland.
Like many other Scottish localities, Peterhead's history is intertwined with various religious movements and spiritual practices, but primarily Christianity.
Like the rest of Scotland, the Scottish Reformation had a profound impact on the practice of religion in Peterhead. The Reformation led to the establishment of the Church of Scotland and an abrupt transition from Catholicism to Protestantism. The Reformation was not just a religious movement but also a political one, involving a power struggle between different factions, including the nobility and the monarchy.
In the mid-19th century, the town experienced a religious revival led by James Turner and his brother, George. Despite initial resistance, their efforts led to several conversions and the establishment of new religious assemblies. Peterhead's religious landscape was further shaped by the construction of the parish church of 1808, which could accommodate nearly 2,000 congregants. The Church of Scotland also opened a second church in 1834 to cater to the community's growing population.
Today, Peterhead hosts a variety of places of worship that reflect a diverse religious heritage.
Prominent churches in Peterhead include St. Peter's Episcopal Church, St. Andrew's Church, Peterhead New Parish Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Zion Church, Apex Church, Peterhead Baptist Church, and Peterhead Congregational Church, although there may be others as well.
Online resources for ministries or places of worship in Peterhead are appropriate for this category, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
Other topics related to belief, faith, religion, or spirituality in Peterhead could also be listed here.
Recommended Resources
Associated with the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal Christian denomination, Apex Church is located along Chapel Street in Peterhead, Scotland, where it offers both in-person and online services, typically held at 10:30 a.m. An introduction to the church and its leadership is set forth, along with its address, a map showing its location, service schedules, a calendar of events, and information about its programmes for kids, youth, and young adults, life groups, and other activities.
https://apexchurch.org.uk/
Peterhead & Fraserburgh Roman Catholic Parishes
The website represents St. Mary's Parish in Peterhead, Scotland, Our Lady Star of the Sea, and St. Drostan Parish in Fraserburgh. It features each church pictured and described, contacts provided, and schedules published. The website also includes Mass times, church newsletters, Rotas, and a sermon archive. Other resources include galleries of photos depicting church interiors, historical images, special events, notices and announcements, and information about donating to the church.
https://peterfraserparish.rcda.scot/
Associated with Baptists Together, the congregation meets at its facilities on King Street in Peterhead, Scotland. Sunday services are held at 10:30 a.m, and may be viewed in-person or online via live-streaming, and the congregation also has evening services, small group meetings, and other activities throughout the month. An introduction to the church and its leadership is provided, and a calendar of events, video and photo galleries, room hire policies, and contacts are provided.
https://www.peterheadbaptist.org/
Peterhead Congregational Church
The independent Evangelical Congregational Church is located in Peterhead, on the North East coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. An introduction to the church and its leadership is set forth, along with office hours and contact data, a schedule of Sunday services, weekday meetings, a statement of beliefs, a map showing the location of the church, directions, and an online enquiry form. The traditional congregation reads from the NIV Bible, and DVD video are available.
https://peterheadcongregationalchurch.org.uk/
Situated at the corner of Prince and St. Peter Streets in Peterhead, Scotland, Peterhead New Parish Church is part of the Church of Scotland. The congregation holds worship services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., recorded for those who cannot attend in person. The site features service schedules, a calendar of events, Bible study, choir programme, youth activities, and a church magazine, along with its location, directions, office hours, leadership introductions, and contacts.
https://www.peterheadnew.org/
A member of the Church of Scotland, Saint Andrew's is located next to the traffic lights on the corner of Queen Street and King Street, near the center of Peterhead. Its address, a map showing its location, telephone number, and an online enquiry form are set forth, along with service schedules, a calendar of events, and an introduction to its Sunday worship programmes, Saturday morning prayer services, church groups, community outreach, and other activities of the church.
http://www.standrewspeterhead.org.uk/
Located on Merchant Street in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, St. Peter's was founded in 1814 and is a Category B listed building, incorporating a late-18th century house believed to have been the original rectory. St. Peter's is part of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, one of the seven dioceses of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Eucharist services are held each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and other programmes are listed on its calendar of events. A historical record is included.
http://stpeterspeterhead.org.uk/
The non-denominational, community-focused Christian church is located along Hope Street in Peterhead, Scotland. It meets each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and at other times according to its service schedule and calendar of events. The church's "Zion Cafe," bible study programmes, prayer meetings, and music programmes are highlighted, along with its programmes for youth of various ages are set forth. Its address, a map showing its location, office hours, and contacts are provided.
http://www.zionpeterhead.com/
