The Elders are commissioned by the Bishop, and share in the spiritual and pastoral leadership of the parish.

Our elders are:

Saint Mary's: Irene Allanach, (who lives in Oldmeldrum), Hayden Barrett (Foveran), Blanche Beattie (Ellon), Alison Cowe (Auchterellon), David Cowe (Auchterellon), Norman Davidson (Foveran), Mandy Davis (Ellon), Charles Fox (Newburgh), Sarah Goodyear (Ellon), Kim Leonard (Ellon), Fenella Lewthwaite (Arnage), Stuart Little (Ellon), Rachel Milne (Ellon), Moira Paterson (Aberdeen), Caroline Thomson (Newburgh), Sue Willing (Ellon).

Saint James's: Marna Cruickshank (Cruden Bay), Gill Marshall (Udny Green), Steve Rainey (Collieston), June Riddle (Cruden Bay), Peter Robinson (Collieston), Trish Robinson (Collieston).