NESS BANK
at the heart of the City of Inverness
Welcome to Ness Bank Parish Church, a Church of Scotland congregation.
We are a Presbyterian church and part of the Reformed tradition.
Ness Bank Church’s vision is to be a church without walls reaching out in faith to our parish and beyond with the light, the love, the hope and the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We serve Christ in many different ways at Ness Bank Church, but at the heart of all that we do week by week is our faith in Jesus Christ and central to that is our Sunday morning worship – come and see for yourself, you are assured of a warm welcome and you may just find it transforms your life.
Rev. Stuart Smith
Sunday Worship
1 February 2026 at 11.00am.
The service will be conducted by Rev. Stuart Smith.
Tea & coffee will be served in the hall after the service.
What's Happening ?
Donate to Ness Bank Church
It is now possible to donate to the Church directly from our website via the Ness Bank Church page on the Just Giving website. On the desktop site the "Donate" button is at the right side of the header, and on the mobile site click on the three horizontal bars at the top right of the home page to open the drop down menu with "Donate" at the bottom of the list.
What is God doing in the other person?
Back by popular demand: five free sessions on ‘What is God doing in the other person?’ at St Stephens church (corner of Old Edinburgh and Southside roads).
We will explore an Acorn parable every other week to ponder together what God might be doing in a situation, to help us go deeper and further in our daily walk with Him. Monday evenings, 7.30-9pm. January 26, February 9 & 23, March 9 & 23.
More info: paulharingman.mission@gmail.com or 07837903277.
The Guild
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 January at 2.30pm in Room 1 when the speakers will be Katia and Stewart McFarlane. All welcome. (Please note change of time and venue).
Lunch/Discussion Group
This is for ladies in our congregation who live alone, and the next monthly get together will take place on Friday 30 January at 12.30pm at the Redcliffe Hotel. Please telephone Catherine on 01463 235961, Betty on 01463 238384 or Eleanor on 01463 237293 by Wednesday 28 January if you are unable to attend.
Next Sunday 1 February 2026
The service will be conducted by Rev Stuart Smith. Tea & coffee will be served after the service.
NBC Leaders’ Meeting
The next meeting of the NBC Leaders Group will be held on Wednesday 4 February at 7.30pm in Room 2.
Messy Church
The next Messy Church will be Sunday 8 February (12.30-2.30pm) 0n the theme "Who is God?", with a team planning meeting after church today. Visit the Messy Church page for more information.
Keyholders’ Update
It would be appreciated if anyone in the congregation who has a key (or keys) to the Riverside entrance doors could email their name, the church group they represent, and/ or their congregational ‘title’, to Barry Gilbert, Property Convener, at balirohan@btinternet.com.
Adam Holmes Concert
Friday 13 February at 7.00pm in the church. Adam is an acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter who combines traditional Scottish sounds with modern folk and soulful elements. Tickets £20 at adamholmesmusic.co.uk gigs-(Inverness), or at the door.
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Newsletter
The Spring 2026 Newsletter is now available on the website. Visit the News and Events/Newsletter page to access it.
Pathways Course – First Steps in Preaching
Pathways Course – First Steps in Preaching Tuesdays from 17 February to 5 May, 7.30-9pm. A course designed to equip, encourage and inspire, run by Highland Theological College and the Presbytery of the Highlands and Hebrides. Contact kathryn.stewart@uhi.ac.uk.
Highland Foodbank
Donations of the following items would be appreciated in January & February:
Tins of potatoes/Smash, Tins of tuna, Tins of mince/stew,
Tins of ham/corned beef, Tins of meatballs, 1kg bags of rice,
Boxes of tea, Shampoo , Washing up liquid, Men’s deodorant.
2026 Flower Calendar
The 2026 Flower Calendar is now on the noticeboard in the vestibule. If you wish to donate flowers to the church please add your name to the date of your choice. A very big thank-you to all who donated to flowers in 2025. Anyone interested in joining our Flower Group will be most welcome. If you would like to help please telephone Finella Thomson on 01463 230155
Inverness Foodstuff
Our Café at Ness Bank Church is open for vegetarian meals, tea, coffee and a warm welcome.
Winter opening hours commence on Tuesday 4 November. Further information here.
Inverness Foodstuff, in partnership with Highlife Highland, also provide lunches at Hilton Community Centre, Hilton Village, Oldtown Road, Inverness IV2 4HT on Wednesdays and Fridays between 12 noon and 2pm
Ness Bank Craft Group
The Crafties resume on Tuesday 6 January at 10.00am in Room 2. New members always welcome.
Baby and Toddler Group
The Group resumes on Wednesday 7 January and meets in the Main Hall every Wednesday during term time from 9.30-11.30am. All parents and carers with children under 5 are welcome. The cost is £3.00 per family.
For further information on the group, please contact Anne Sutherland tel 238238.
The Choir
Everyone knows the Choir! You see us every Sunday (or hear us if you are on line). We sing anthems every other Sunday – it used to be every Sunday but you may have noticed that numbers are dropping. We are one of the few churches in Inverness who still have a regular choir and we must keep it.
We urgently need new members! I am sure there are some folk in the congregation who would enjoy an evening out on Thursdays – 7.30 – 9pm – with a break in the middle for tea and cake! You could always come along to see how you get on. Even if you can’t read music
(or think you can’t) you will quickly pick it up, sitting next to those who can.
IT IS YOUR CHOIR SO DON’T WAIT TO BE INVITED! Please speak to me after church any Sunday, or just come along one evening.
Bridget Black