Redgorton Parish was composed of three small parishes, one of them being Pitcairn, which was dedicated to St Serf and therefore known also as St Serfs. Boundaries of a parish are generally fixed by streams and the River Almond formed the western boundary of St Serfs, and the eastern boundary is assumed to be the stream called the Gellyburn. 

The old chapel of St Serf occupied a site at or near the old burial ground of St Serf on the north side of the River Almond opposite the village of Almondbank.

It was one of the oldest religious establishments on the parish.  No part of the Chapel remains, but a wooden door with iron studs, believed to have come from the Chapel is in Perth Museum, although not on exhibition. St Serf was a Culdean Saint who travelled up and down throughout the land – Dunning and Comrie must have been visited by him too as there are churches in both villages bearing his name. Historically St Serfs Day was at the beginning of July and celebrated by children marching through the streets carrying bunches of flowers on long poles.

History records at least one incident relating to St Serfs Chapel – when the Earl of Gowrie’s infant heir was being taken to St Serfs Chapel for baptism, from Ruthven Castle, the River Almond had to be crossed by boat. During the crossing, the baby fell into the river and accidentally drowned.

At the secession of 1733, many parishioners attending Redgorton Parish Church came out and attended the Secession Church in Perth. Some years later, the Seceeders split into Associated Burghers and General Associate Anti-Burghers. Proposals were made for the two parties to unite and form a church at Almondbank but neither party would agree. In 1797, a church was built by the Burghers at Pitcairn, seating 450.  About the same time a Church was built by the Anti-Burghers in Pitcairngreen, seating 300. In both churches ministers were appointed and they and their successors carried on their work for many years. It might seem odd, having two separate churches in such close proximity but at that time there were large numbers attending church - there were numerous local industries – two bleach mills, one cotton mill and a paper mill, all on the Almond side. Also, in those days, people thought nothing of walking many miles to attend a Service of Worship.

The church built by the Burghers in 1797 became the United Free Church of Pitcairn until the union with Pitcairngreen United Free Church in 1904.

During the early part of the 19th century conflict raged throughout Scotland, ending in one of the greatest events in Scottish Church History, namely, the Disruption of 1843. 427 ministers of the Church of Scotland left to form the Free Church of Scotland and large numbers of congregations came out in sympathy with the movement for spiritual independence. Subscriptions were soon forthcoming, a site was secured in Pitcairngreen and a start was made to build a new Church. This new church was built quickly and opened in 1843 to house 700 people. So enthusiastic was the support for the Free Church movement, some of the congregation came from as far away as Stormontfield in the Parish of Scone. The village of Luncarty also provided large numbers. 

During the late 1890s, parts of the Pitcairngreen Church building showed signs of decay – not surprising in view of it being hastily erected and being over 50 years old.

Arrangements were made to build a replacement church and a New Church Building Fund was opened. By 1903, £1300 had been subscribed and it had been decided that the new place of worship was to be situated near the foot of Bridgeton Brae. Suggestions were put forward by the Kirk Session that the two congregations of Pitcairngreen and Pitcairn should unite. The death of Rev J Glen Kippen (Pitcairngreen Free) and the resignation of Rev John Alexander (Pitcairn UP) led to the Union in September 1905 when the present St Serf’s Church was opened. These two denominations had been united in 1900 to form the United Free Church. The present St Serf’s Church was built for a United Free congregation to the designs of Hippolyte Blanc in 1904-5. Blanc was a Scottish architect best known for his church buildings in the Gothic revival style. Pitcairn Church was used while the new church was being built and was used latterly as the church hall and known as Bridgeton Hall. 

The re-union of 1929 between established and free churches brought St Serf’s into the Church of Scotland. Full Parish Kirk Status was given after the last war. In 1968 St Serfs and Logiealmond became linked charges and in 1977 St Serf’s was united with Tibbermore. 

Modernisation of the building (carried out in 2003) has allowed greater flexibility of use and widened the scope and use of the church for community activities and service. The church allows disabled access, contains toilet facilities and a loop system for those with hearing difficulties. 

On 15 September 2005, the century of worshipping in the present building was celebrated. The Craft Group made a special tapestry to mark the centenary. Local buildings and places of interest were photographed, and village events represented. These photos were joined together on a computer to make a tapestry pattern. 35 ladies helped stitch the tapestry and it was ceremoniously unveiled and dedicated at the Church service on 24 April 2005 by Mrs Elizabeth Logie McFarlane, who was the first female to be baptised in St Serfs church in 1906. Other celebrations included the Centenary Flower Festival, Centenary Communion and Fiddlers Songs of Praise and a Centenary Pulpit Fall was commissioned by textile artist and designer, Midge Gourlay.

(This history was compiled using The Story of St Serfs Almondbank by James Anderson, and the books “Counties of Perth and Kinross” and “History of Redgorton”)