NESS BANK
at the heart of the City of Inverness
NESS BANK CHURCH
WELCOMES YOU
Jesus said:
Love one another, just as I love you.
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
14 September 2025 at 11.00 am.
The Kirking of the Council will be conducted by Rev Stuart Smith.
Please take your seats in good time if possible, prior to the arrival of the procession.
Tea and coffee will be served in the hall after the service.
What's Happening ?
Rev Muriel Pearson, Church of Scotland Missionary Partner, Tiberias, Israel
Rev Muriel Pearson, Church of Scotland Missionary Partner, based in Tiberias, Israel, will hold an evening meeting (open to everyone) in St Stephen’s Church on Wednesday, 10 September from 7.00-9.00pm, entitled ‘Holding the Space. As well as speaking about her own work, she will take part in a Q&A session about the current situation in Israel Palestine. The evening, including refreshments, will end with a prayer and reflection for peace with justice.
Inverness YMCA/CYC
Inverness YMCA/CYC is holding a Supper Evening in Smithton Free Church on Friday 12 September at 6.00pm for 6.30pm for the purpose of raising funds and fostering fellowship. The guest speaker is Rev Stuart Smith. If you wish to attend, contact George MacLean. Secretary, YMCA
(gmgfmaclean@gmail.com) by Sunday 7 September.
Minister on holiday
Rev Stuart Smith will be on holiday from Monday 15th until Tuesday 30th September inclusive. Services will be conducted by Professor Bill McBryde on 21 September and by Paull Harringman (National Director of Acorn in Scotland) on 28 September. Rev David Scott will provide cover for funerals. Hospital visiting will be done by the Pastoral Care Team - contact Mrs Sheila Proudfoot, Tel. 237920.
Moray Firth Guilds Together
The Moray Firth Guilds Together afternoon tea will be held in the Lochardil Hotel on Tuesday
16 September at 2.00pm. The cost is £20 - money and names to be given to any committee member in the week commencing 8 September.
Thrive ’25 – Inverness Conference
To learn, connect and thrive as a Christian in your workplace. Tuesday 16 September, 6.30-9.30pm at King’s Inverness, Smithton, £15. See Eventbrite for details and booking.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Awareness Training
CPR saves lives. For every minute that passes without receiving CPR or having a defibrillator used after cardiac arrest, chances of survival decrease by 10%. Starting CPR as soon as possible gives the person the
best chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. CPR Awareness Training is offered to all members of the congregation and will take place in the church hall on Thursday, 18 September from 7pm until 9pm. This will be a “drop in” session, taking approx. 15 minutes each session.
Friends of Cameron House
The Crown & Old High St Stephen’s Church Joint Pastoral Care Team are holding an Afternoon Tea on Saturday 20 September from 1.00-3.00pm in the Crown Church, Kingsmills Road, Inverness. Entry by donation.
The Guild
The Guild Rededication Service will take place on Sunday 21 September, and the first meeting of the Guild will be on Tuesday 23 September at 7.30pm in the church hall, when Professor Bill McBryde will be talking on the book of Jonah.
Lucie Hendry Trio
Lucie Hendry, Harpist, accompanied by Chris Amer, Guitar, and Christoffer Skovhus, drums, will present a concert of contemporary folk fusion music on Friday 26 September at 7.00pm in Ness Bank Church, followed by refreshments in the hall. Tickets £15 at the door, or via www.luciehendry.com.
Festival of Psalms
A Festival of Psalms will take place in the Free North Church, Inverness on Saturday 4 October from 2.30-3.45pm. Refreshments afterwards.
Harvest Celebration
The Harvest Thanksgiving service will take place on Sunday 5 October, and will include a collection of items for the Food Bank and a retiring offering for the work of Tearfund.
Highland Foodbank
The items requested over the Harvest Thanksgiving period are:
Tins of Potatoes. Tins of Ham. Tins of Carrots. UHT Milk Shower Gel. Cornflakes/Weetabix. Small packets of Biscuits. Bags for Life, new or used.
Ness Bank Craft Group
The Crafties meet every Tuesday from 10.00am-12noon in Room 1. New members welcome.
Baby and Toddler Group
The Group resumes on Wednesday 20 August 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.
Choir Practices
Choir Practices are held on Thursdays at 7.30pm in Room 1.
New voices in all parts will be made most welcome.
Inverness Foodstuff
Our Café at Ness Bank Church is open for vegetarian meals, tea, coffee and a warm welcome.
Summer opening hours (May to October): Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays 12 noon to 3pm. Three-course lunch served from 1pm. 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
Funeral Service for the late Eric Douglas Milne
The recording of the Funeral Service for the late Eric Douglas Milne can be viewed via this link: https://vimeo.com/1106127227?share=copy#t=0