Church Building re-open for services – but prior booking is essential
We are delighted to be able to re-open Hilton Church Building for our Sunday gatherings as from 29th November 2020 As per Government instructions we can only accommodate a maximum of 42 people in total in the building for each service. We will continue to live stream the service on Facebook each Sunday morning so that those who cannot be present in person will still be able to watch it live at home.
IMPORTANT: Please read full details about the services back in the building here.
We really do want people to come but we also want people to be aware of the medical advice relating to any health risk involved in coming. In this regard, the Church of Scotland has put together an Assessment ‘Tool’ which you can read/download here.
How do I book a seat?
Those who wish to attend must book their seat in advance. To do this please contact Jane in the Church Office on 01463 233310 or email office@hiltonchurch.org.uk . You can book during church office hours Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 11.30 am. If we are oversubscribed, those who we are unable to offer a place for the immediate Sunday will be given first priority the following Sunday, unless they do not wish it.
ADVENT PRAYERS
Advent prayers: an update from Duncan
Message from Duncan (22nd November):
When you go on a pilgrimage of any sort, the end of a week is always a significant milestone. An opportunity to look back on all that has been experienced as well as wondering what lies ahead. We are now a week into our Advent Prayers which take place at 7pm every evening. We have been following Celtic Advent – 40 days of Devotion to Christmas together with the Evening Prayers from the Northumbrian Community. It’s been a rich and encouraging time of prayer and fellowship.
Next Sunday (29th November) which is the First Sunday in Advent, we shall be having a service in the church at 10am. The service will be live-streamed.
At 7pm during our evening prayers, we will be sharing in Communion using a liturgy from the Wee Worship Book which we will post on line nearer the time.
If you would like to share in any of these evening prayer gatherings, email office@hiltonchurch.org.uk for link details.
SUNDAY 29th November
WORSHIP @ HILTON PARISH CHURCH
Morning
This Sunday, first Sunday in Advent, there was a service in the Church building for the first time since March at 10am. Numbers were limited because of the COVID restrictions. Please see here for details about how to book a place at next Sunday’s service.
You can watch the Livestream here, or follow the link below.
The Bible readings for today were:
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Mark 13:24-37 and 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Duncan spoke of the longing of Jewish people in the Old Testament for God to come down, to intervene on earth, and of the fact that the coming of Jesus was God’s answer to their prayers. Similarly we cry out today for divine intervention in these apocalyptic times, and Advent reminds us that again God comes to us, bringing strength, courage and hope in Jesus. And we look into an uncertain future, and long for God to break in and heal the world, and again our Advent readings remind us that we will not be disappointed. Watch out attentively, the Lord is at hand!
Evening
Here is a link to the Communion service liturgy together with a link to the Evening Prayers.
TO ACCESS THE SERVICE, please email office@hiltonchurch.org.uk for link details (it will be the same link as the daily advent prayer gatherings.)
The on-line communion with also be streamed live on the Church Facebook page from just before 7pm.
Need some practical help?
If you need some practical help, Hilton Church continues to offer help and support as required. Please phone 01463 233310
It’s great to see that so many community groups have formed both locally and nationally to offer support. At Hilton Church, we are partnering with the Ness-Side Community Support Group which also has many volunteers across Inverness ready to help . Whatever your need – daily chat, shopping, prescription pick up, grass cutting , dog walking , do call and they will help, no matter how big or small. Their phone number is 01463 353015
Covid 19 Ness-side Inverness Community Support Coronavirus
Giving to Hilton Parish Church
If you would like to give towards the work of Hilton Parish Church, here are a few ways in which you can do it.
(1) The most beneficial way of giving would be through a monthly standing order which would enable the congregation to have a regular and predictable monthly income.
Sort Code: 80-91-26
Account No: 00444375
Account Name: HILTON CHURCH
(2) You can also give through the Give.net link below
(3) Free Will Offering Envelopes – we are conscious that many may wish to continue with this scheme putting money aside each week, and we look forward to receiving these offerings when the crisis comes to an end.
(4) If you would like to give offerings through cheque, these can be made payable to Hilton Church and posted to: Hilton Parish Church, 4 Tomatin Road, Inverness, IV2 4UA
Please note that if you are a tax payer Gift Aid is applicable for all of the above and this can increase our income by 25%. If possible, please complete a Gift Aid declaration (available here or from the church office) and return it to the church office.
We thank you for your support of the ministry of Hilton Church.
Sundays
Services
Sunday morning kids' activities
Bring your kids along with you – there’s lots going on!
Young people
Check out the activities for young people
Messy Church
Weekdays
Toddler Group
Meets every Friday in school term time, 9.30-11.15
Afternoon Tea for over-60s
Time Out
Rhymes Recollected
Meets fortnightly Come along and read, or listen to your favourite poems. For over-60s
Get in touch
Contact Details
Hilton Church is at 4 Tomatin Road, Inverness IV2 4UA
Tel:
01463 233310
email:
office@hiltonchurch.org.uk
The Care Team
The Care Team’s role is to provide help and support in various ways for people of all ages in the congregation. These could be a home or hospital visit, a meal in time of crisis, or a listening ear.
If you, or anyone you know needs help in this way, please contact
Church Office: 01463 233310
SUNDAY 29th November
WORSHIP @ HILTON PARISH CHURCH
Morning
This Sunday, first Sunday in Advent, there was a service in the Church building for the first time since March at 10am. Numbers were limited because of the COVID restrictions. Please see here for details about how to book a place at next Sunday’s service.
You can watch the Livestream here, or follow the link below.
The Bible readings for today were:
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Mark 13:24-37 and 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Duncan spoke of the longing of Jewish people in the Old Testament for God to come down, to intervene on earth, and of the fact that the coming of Jesus was God’s answer to their prayers. Similarly we cry out today for divine intervention in these apocalyptic times, and Advent reminds us that again God comes to us, bringing strength, courage and hope in Jesus. And we look into an uncertain future, and long for God to break in and heal the world, and again our Advent readings remind us that we will not be disappointed. Watch out attentively, the Lord is at hand!
Evening
Here is a link to the Communion service liturgy together with a link to the Evening Prayers.
TO ACCESS THE SERVICE, please email office@hiltonchurch.org.uk for link details (it will be the same link as the daily advent prayer gatherings.)
The on-line communion with also be streamed live on the Church Facebook page from just before 7pm.
Need some practical help?
If you need some practical help, Hilton Church continues to offer help and support as required. Please phone 01463 233310
It’s great to see that so many community groups have formed both locally and nationally to offer support. At Hilton Church, we are partnering with the Ness-Side Community Support Group which also has many volunteers across Inverness ready to help . Whatever your need – daily chat, shopping, prescription pick up, grass cutting , dog walking , do call and they will help, no matter how big or small. Their phone number is 01463 353015
Covid 19 Ness-side Inverness Community Support Coronavirus
Giving to Hilton Parish Church
If you would like to give towards the work of Hilton Parish Church, here are a few ways in which you can do it.
(1) The most beneficial way of giving would be through a monthly standing order which would enable the congregation to have a regular and predictable monthly income.
Sort Code: 80-91-26
Account No: 00444375
Account Name: HILTON CHURCH
(2) You can also give through the Give.net link below
(3) Free Will Offering Envelopes – we are conscious that many may wish to continue with this scheme putting money aside each week, and we look forward to receiving these offerings when the crisis comes to an end.
(4) If you would like to give offerings through cheque, these can be made payable to Hilton Church and posted to: Hilton Parish Church, 4 Tomatin Road, Inverness, IV2 4UA
Please note that if you are a tax payer Gift Aid is applicable for all of the above and this can increase our income by 25%. If possible, please complete a Gift Aid declaration (available here or from the church office) and return it to the church office.
We thank you for your support of the ministry of Hilton Church.
Sundays
Services
Sunday morning kids' activities
Bring your kids along with you – there’s lots going on
Young people
Check out the activities for young people
Messy Church
Weekdays
Toddler Group
Meets every Friday in school term time, 9.30-11.15
Afternoon Tea for over-60s
Time Out
Rhymes Recollected
Meets fortnightly Come along and read, or listen to your favourite poems. For over-60s
Get in touch
Contact Details
Hilton Church is at 4 Tomatin Road, Inverness IV2 4UA
Church Office: 01463 233310
email:
office@hiltonchurch.org.uk
The Care Team
The Care Team’s role is to provide help and support in various ways for people of all ages in the congregation. These could be a home or hospital visit, a meal in time of crisis, or a listening ear.
If you, or anyone you know needs help in this way, please contact
Church Office: 01463 233310