NESS BANK
at the heart of the City of Inverness
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Jesus said: Love one another, just as I love you.
NESS BANK CHURCH
WELCOMES 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
20 July 2025 at 11.00am.
The service will be conducted by Mr Dugald MacPherson.
Tea and coffee will be served in the hall after the service.
What's Happening
Rev. Stuart Smith will be on leave from Thursday 17 July until Friday 25 July
inclusive. Mr Dugald MacPherson will be leading worship on Sunday 20 July. Please contact the church office regarding funeral cover. Hospital visiting will be done by the Pastoral Care Team - contact Mrs Sheila Proudfoot, Tel. 237920.
Open Sanctuary during August 2025
It is proposed to have the Sanctuary open again, as in previous years, during the month of August on a Monday to Friday basis each week from 11.00am to 3.00pm.
A schedule of dates and times is now in the vestibule so please, if you can participate, add your name and telephone number on the sheet against whatever time suits you. Only two volunteers are required for each session daily and suitable instructions etc will be issued.
Ness Bank Gift and Pledge Day
Wednesday, 16 July, 2.00pm and 7.00pm, Church Hall. A time to respond to our Stewardship Appeal for Running Costs and Project Costs.
Ach an Eas
The monthly service at Ach an Eas will be held next Sunday, 20 July, at 3.00pm.
Ness Bank Magazine Autumn Edition
Please submit any items of news and interest to nessbmagazine@gmail.com as soon as possible for inclusion in the forthcoming magazine, and at the latest by Monday 21st July 2025.
Wrapping Shoeboxes for the Blythswood appeal – Wednesday 23 July, 10am-4pm.
Please bring along any empty shoeboxes you have & leave them in the vestibule. It’s hoped to have a ‘Blythswood Shoebox Wrapping’ day in the summer. We can have a social time wrapping the boxes, which will then be ready for the appeal when it starts in the Autumn.
Highland Foodbank
The items requested for July and August are:
Tins of potatoes Jars of Pasta sauce UHT Milk
Tins of fruit Tins of mince/ravioli Tins of ham Deodorant/Toothpaste Bags for life, new or used
Funeral Service
A recording of the Funeral Service for the late Mrs Tracey Lyon on Wednesday 2 July can be viewed from this link.
Let the Organ Thunder
Free weekly organ concerts will take place in Inverness Cathedral from 1.15 - 2.00pm every Friday from 4 July to 29 August.
Refuel 25
An outdoor Festival of Faith and unity for all ages, families and denominations will take place from 20-24 July at Gordon Castle, Fochabers. Free to attend, but pre-booking is required via www.refuelscotland.org.uk.
Highland Voices Gospel Choir
Highland Voices Gospel Choir will present their Summer Showcase in Ness Bank Church on Thursday 24 July at 7.30pm. Free entry (donations welcome).
Baby & Toddler Group
The Group 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.
Ness Bank Crafties
Tuesday 24 June, was their last meeting before the summer holidays, and they will start again on Tuesday 12 August in room 1, from 10.00am-12noon
The Choir
Choir Practices take place on Thursdays at 7.30pm in Room 1. New voices in all parts will be made most welcome.
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