St. James Church is now in its third building. Lossiemouth Secession Church was opened in what is now the drill hall on Church Street in 1841. Due to the uniting of the Secessionist and Relief churches in 1847 this then became the

United Presbyterian Church. As Lossiemouth grew in the latter half of the 19th century with the founding of Branderburgh, it was decided to move the church closer to the centre of population. In 1881 the new church on James Square was completed and the congregation moved up the hill. In 1900, due to more reunifications at a national level, the church became St. James United Free Church and finally St. James Church of Scotland in 1929. In 1966 structural problems were revealed in the church and it was decided to move once again, this time to the old High U. F. Church on Prospect Terrace which was vacant by that time having united with St. Gerardine's. During its distinguished history the church has been served by ten ministers.

  St. James has always been known as the fishermen's Kirk as it was supported to a large extent, though not exclusively, by the large fishing community of the town. These days sadly are gone now. The once thriving port is now a marina for pleasure craft. And so this thriving, self-supporting church of 350 members is now looking to the future with fresh vision. Dedicating ourselves to the five purposes of worship, fellowship, ministry, outreach and discipleship, we seek to demonstrate the love of God for this community.

  God has a purpose for your life, because you matter to God. Come and experience His love first hand and discover what God's purpose is for your life.