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
16 February 2025 at 11.00am
The service will be conducted by Rev Stuart Smith.
Tea and Coffee will be served in the hall after the service.
What's Happening?
The Guild
The next Guild meeting will take place on Tuesday afternoon, 11 February, at 2.30pm in room 1, when an in-house discussion will take place.
Sincere thanks to all who attended the Soup & Sandwich Lunch last Sunday. The excellent sum of £510 was raised, to go towards the Guild project: Release International-Operation Hope, Egypt.
Ach an Eas
The monthly service at Ach an Eas will be held on Sunday, 16 February at 3pm. Members of the congregation are warmly invited to come along and join the residents for this short service of worship.
Messy Church - Appeal for cardboard boxes
The theme for Messy Church on 23 February is the parable of the two builders. We plan to have some team competitions to build two big houses and wonder if you could help? If you can donate boxes of any size, we will gladly use them and later dispose of them thoughtfully!
Please leave the boxes in the Sunday School room and we’ll store them neatly until 23 February. And looking further ahead, our spectacular Easter event will be on 6 April when we will explain the incredible story in music, story, drama and activities. Thanks from Team Messy Church.
Grace Gatherings at Ness Bank
On Wednesdays at 2pm from 5th of March to Easter: an informal time to meet friends, drink tea, sing songs and think about Bible stories from the book of Genesis. All welcome, with no homework required!
BigNess Praise - Sunday 9 March, 7-8pm
Another chance to choose and sing some favourite Christian songs of praise. Sheets inviting song suggestions will be available in the vestibule; or contact the Minister, or Mary in the church office.
Crossreach News
The January edition of the magazine can be found in the front vestibule. This report includes a report on a visit by the Moderator to several of our services in Inverness, such as Beechwood and the Highland and Islands Recovery Centre . It is a free magazine so please help yourself.
An Invitation to Sing
Highland Foodbank
The Foodbank has expressed thanks for the extremely generous support received from churches across Highland. Donations in the lead up to Christmas boosted their stocks, and will enable them to continue to support those within our communities who are in food crisis well into 2025!
The items being requested for January and February are:
Tins of tomatoes Tins of mince Packets of penne pasta
Long life juice/diluting Oatcakes/crackers Shampoo
New or used bags for life are also very welcome.
Funeral Service for Mrs Maureen Henderson
Unfortunately due to technical issues within the Vimeo livestream, many people will not have been able to join the livestream of the fueral service for Mrs Maureen Henderson on January 27, and we apologise for the disappointment this will have caused. A recording of the service is now available and can be viewed by following this link.
Remembering Service
An audio only recording of the Remembering Service can be heard by following this link.
Aled Jones
Aled Jones is coming to Eden Court on Sunday 20 April, 7.30pm, (Easter Sunday). There is a group booking for Ness Bank Church. We have reserved a row in the stall that can be accessed with no steps. (Lift to 1st floor and no steps needed in auditorium). If you’d like to join us, please get in touch with Janet Russell / Church Office. It’s £34 (£32 for Friends of Eden Court). Payment needs to be made by Sunday 9 February so if you’ve still to pay, please pop your payment in an envelope with your name and pass to Janet.
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
The Crafties meet every Tuesday at 10.00am in Room 2.
New members always welcome.
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.
​Change to Opening Hours: From Tuesday 5 November 2024 we will change to winter opening hours.
We will be open 10am t0 3pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
A simple breakfast will be available10am to 11.30am.
Lunch will be served from 1pm.
Tea and coffee available throughout the day.