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 29 March 2026 at 11.00am.
The Palm Sunday service will be conducted by Rev. Stuart Smith. Due to Messy Church, there will be no tea/coffee 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.
The Open Door Project Bookshop
The Open Door Project Bookshop has set a date to open on Monday 23 March, and they are looking for volunteers to help with running the Bookshop, being available to welcome people, and if needed, give a listening ear. Contact them on : todpinverness@gmail.com.
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 March 23, 7.30-9pm. More info: paulharingman.mission@gmail.com or 07837903277.
Waunakee High School Orchestra, Wisconsin, USA
The Waunakee High School Orchestra, Wisconsin, USA, are giving a concert in the church on Monday 23 March at 7.30pm. They will be joined by the Inverness Fiddlers. Admission free, but donations welcome, again for Inverness Foodstuff.
Orangewood High School Choir concert.
The collection at the Orangewood High School choir concert on 17 March raised the excellent sum of £563 for Inverness Foodstuff.
The Guild
The Guild AGM and supper will be held on Tuesday 24 March in the hall at 6.30pm (please note the earlier time). All welcome.
Inverness Singers
The Spring concert takes place on Wednesday 25 March in Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church, celebrating a century of great songs. Admission £10. - Some of the Inverness Singers will give a 30-40minute performance at 12.30pm on Thursday 26 March in the Eastgate Centre (above the Food Hall) on Highland Hospice Day.
Lunch/Discussion Group
This is for ladies in our congregation who live alone, and the next monthly get together will take place on Friday 27 March at 12.30pm at the Redcliffe Hotel. Please telephone Catherine on 01463 235961, Betty on 01463 238384 or Eleanor on 01463 237293 by Wednesday 25 March if you are unable to attend.
L' Arche
L’Arche are having an Italian Ristorante event on Saturday 28 March at 6.00pm. A 3-course meal, drink and entertainment. There is always a table for people who come on their own so you can meet new people. £35 a ticket. Please contact highlandworkshops@larche.org.uk if you’d like to join in. Raffle available and BYOB
Festival of Psalms
A Festival of Psalms will take place on Saturday 28 March from 2.30-3.45pm in the Free North Church, Bank Street, Inverness. Parking is available in the car park of John Fraser & Son on request (rfinlay122@gmail.com). Entrance by the back gate.
Next Sunday 29 March 2026
The Palm Sunday service will be conducted by Stuart Smith.
Due to Messy Church, there will be no tea/coffee in the hall after the service.
Messy Church
The next Messy Church will take place on Sunday 29 March from 12.30-2.30pm, with lunch together and a chance to experience “Easter Alive”. All families are welcome. Click on image for further information.
Bible Study and Prayer Group
The next meeting will be held on Sunday 29 March in room 2 at 5.00pm when the study of 1 Timothy will continue, looking at ch 5.
Finding God Among Us by Acorn
Meeting at Inshes East Church on Monday 30 March, 7.30-9.00pm, to hear and share stories of what God might be doing here and now.
Easter Alive at Ness Bank during Holy Week
Easter Alive at Ness Bank during Holy Week – an open time in the church to tell and share the Easter story in words, actions, art and music. Opening Times: Palm Sunday (29 March) – 1pm to 3pm, Holy Week (30 March-3 April) – 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm, Thursday Evening (2 April) – 6pm to 8pm.
We require volunteers to welcome visitors. If you could spare time that week, please add your name to the list in the Vestibule, or contact the Church Office. Many thanks.
Good Friday Gathering
Good Friday Gathering with Inverness Churches Together at 11am on 3 April outside M&S at the Farmer’s Market location. Meet there or at Ness Bank at 10.30am.
Sunrise Service – Easter Sunday (5 April
Meet at the Islands at 6.15am, and the service will be underway for the sunrise at 6.34am. Breakfast will be available at Midmills Church (formerly Crown Church) afterwards – contact office@midmillschurch.co.uk by 31 March if you wish to have breakfast. A small donation towards costs would be welcome, with anything over being donated to the Launchpad fund.
Highland Foodbank
Donations of the following items would be appreciated for the week ahead:
Diluting Juice, Tin of Potatoes, Tin of Mince/Stew,
Box of Cereal, Jar of Jam, Toothbrush,
Small bag of dry Dog Food, Easter Egg, Plastic carrier bags.
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