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The latest from the Anchor Food Support Project
News from Hannah and Joe at Anchor Food Support Project Hello. Friday just passed marked the last day of our providing free hot meals to the Inverness community. With the easing of lockdown measures, the ending of our current funding, Hannah and I returning to work...
Sunday Service – 16th August 2020
The service is on the Church Facebook page here, or follow the link below. All music covered by: CCLI 173761 and Streaming licence 1390213 With thanks to: CityAlight Music for permission to use The Goodness of Jesus. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Thanks to...
The Moderator’s Call to Prayer
Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair is inviting everyone to join him for a week of prayer starting on Monday 17 August and finishing on Saturday 22. The initiative will include contributions from the Church of Scotland’s ecumenical partners as well as youth workers, ministers and...
Highlands Support Refugees
The Highlands Support Refugees Here's a wee list of the knitted items they particularly require.. Anne Thomas is investigating arranging a collection of material. LIST OF WOOL ITEMS YOU COULD MAKE: After receiving feedback about what the camps need it is apparent that...
How are you feeling?
I loved Eilidh’s mention this morning of the ‘emotion board’ in her classroom – perhaps a wee bit like the one in the picture. Each morning, the kids have a chance to go up to the board, and point at a picture to indicate how they are feeling – and Eilidh herself can...
The Kirk Session’s thoughts about returning to the building…….
News from the Kirk Session about their thoughts for returning to meeting physically in the Church. We'll meet again....but if you're talking physical meeting, it's not quite yet! The Kirk Session met on Tuesday night and had a discussion regarding a pathway towards...
Polishing the Church Floor
Over 3 nights this past week, small teams of socially distanced volunteers have been helping with the care and maintenance of the church floor. A big thank you to Laurence Cload for leading and co-ordinating the project, and to all the volunteers to helped to...
Sunday Service – 9th August 2020: live-streamed ‘Back to School Sunday’ service
This morning's service is on Facebook here (or follow the link below) The speaker this morning was Eilidh Mac Don’t miss her lovely, encouraging talk – child-friendly, but with something for all of us. She spoke about Daniel’s experience as described in Daniel 6:...
Foodbank Harvest Appeal a message from Lorna
Wee request from Lorna at Highland Foodbank. Each year, the Foodbank organizes a ‘Harvest Appeal’ inviting churches to collect food for Foodbank in the context of their Harvest Thanksgiving. Things are different this year, but the needs remain, and Lorna would be...
Commendation for Leah!
Dr Leah Macaden, a senior lecturer and lead for internationalisation in the department of nursing and midwifery, was recognised in the Highlands and Islands Students' Association awards. Congratulations, Leah! Dr Macaden, who lives in Lentran and works at the...
God’s supersizing love: reflections from John on this morning’s passage
A lovely service this morning on Youtube, led by Phil. Anne Thomas read the Bible passage, Matthew 14:13-21 from the Good News Bible which belonged to her father. It’s the story of Jesus healing people and, when they were hungry feeding them by multiplying the loaves...
Sunday Service online – 2nd August 2020
Here’s the Youtube link for this morning's service which was led by Phil. The Bible reading was Matthew 14:13-21 - the story of Jesus feeding a vast crowd of people. There's a slo a wee reflection on the service from John here. All music and recordings covered...
More lovely photos from the Craft Group
These lovely photos were all posted by the Craft Group over the last week.
Hilton On-Line: Sunday Service, 26th July 2020
This morning’s Livestream service is here (and see link below.) The lectionary passage was Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 and here’s a clip Duncan invited us to watch before the service. For further watching over the next few days, Duncan recommended the Magnitude on-line...
Update from Hilton Family Support
During lockdown we are delighted to be delivering weekly fruit bags alongside craft activity packs to families in the area. Again many thanks to Simeon & the team.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair…..
Here are the thoughts Duncan quoted this morning from veteran US civil rights campaigner John Lewis who passed away on Friday, the same day as J. I. Packer Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a...
Six things Christians should tell themselves every day
Here below are J. I. Packer’s ‘six things we should tell ourselves every day’ which Duncan mentioned this morning! I don’t think I ever heard Jim Packer preaching as Duncan did, but I did encounter him one sunny July day on the East Sands at St Andrews in the...
Sunday Service Livestream: July 19th 2020
Here's a link to this morning's livestream worship service at Hilton Church. The lectionary passage for Sunday is Matthew 13:24-30,36-43. Before the service, we were asked to think about..... Front line workers are critical to our society. We perhaps did not recognise...
Church drum-kit fundraiser
We would like to raise £850 to purchase an electric drum kit which we have had on loan for a number of months. The drum kit has been an asset to the worship within the church building. The sound level can be adjusted as required and they are a lot more compact than...
Wordsworth in Lockdown: Brian Gunn shares a poem
Brian Gun nshares this amusing poem - author unknown! Wordsworth in Lockdown: I wandered lonely as a cloud, Two metres from the madding crowd, When all at once my name was called To enter Waitrose hallowed hall. This was the pensioner’s special hour I’d gone to...
Update from Hilton Family Support
Hilton Family Support have been busy over the last few weeks delivering meals to families in the locality. Special thanks to Simeon & the volunteers who make this happen. Marie Mcsorley comments: Thankyou everyone, I have witnessed first hand the benefit this is...
Fruitfulness
Following on from Duncan's message yesterday morning, here are some examples of 'Fruitfulness' sent in by folk in the congregation Thanks to everyone who contributed these lovely photos!
May your love be like a seed taking root and growing strong
The words which resonated with me most during this morning’s service were those of the response in the final prayer, which Eilidh read May your love be like a seed taking root and growing strong The context was Duncan’s sermon on the Parable of the Sower, Matthew 13 v...
Letter from the Congregational Board
LETTER FROM CONGREGATIONAL BOARD JULY 2020 Dear Friends, Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. (Romans 12 v12) It’s hard to believe that we are now in July. It’s been a frenetic period for us as a Congregational Board...
Sunday Service 12th July 2020
Here (and below) are links to this morning's Livestream Service, with Duncan, Eilidh and Peter. The lectionary passages for Sunday are Isaiah 55 v 10-12 & Matthew 13 v 1-9.
Next Rhymes Recollected
The next Rhymes Recollected will be on Monday 24th August at 2pm, a week later than previously announced. This will either be on-line as before or with social distancing at the Church depending on the situation at the time. Watch this space!
Sunday on-line service, July 15th 2020
Duncan writes: We warmly invite you to join us for a live stream worship service at Hilton Church on Sunday morning at 10 am. The service will be led by the Macs. It’s a changing of the guard within the Mac household! After 15 weeks of lock-down restrictions, Eilidh...
Casting our cares on Jesus
John writes: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” These are the...
Family Quiz with Eilidh: this Wednesday, 8th July at 7.30pm
QUIZ THIS WEDNESDAY Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th July hosted by Eilidh MachPherson NB this will be the last Quiz for the moment - it will be taking a break for the summer holidays Family friendly! All ages...
Sunday 5th July: Service led by Phil on Youtube
SUNDAY 5th July WORSHIP @ HILTON PARISH CHURCH Today's service is on Youtube. (see link below) It features lots of folk taking part, and Phil's theme is Jesus words in Matthew 11:2-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take...
A mention for Donald MacQuarrie
In the latest 'It's a Fair Question' the Moderator chats with Robert Robertson of the Scottish Folk Pop band Tide Lines. Robert, says Martin t has a grounding in Christian faith and though that’s not explicit in his lyrics, it didn’t surprise me as the music has a...
Scotland’s Biggest Holiday Club – starting Monday
Phil writes: As we come to the end of a very strange school term, we hope you have a very enjoyable and restful summer holiday. If you are wondering how you are going to keep busy and have lots of fun, now that your schoolwork is finished, here is something you might...
Watch Rhymes Recollected!
You can still watch the last Rhymes Recollected before the summer break. A whole hour of poems and reflections with Audrey and John. Don't miss it!
More about Lament: Christian Viewpoint from the Highland News
Here's the Christian Viewpoint column from Thursday's Highland News, which is on the theme of Duncan's sermon this morning, 'Lament.' A classic novel begins ‘The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.’ For us, the foreign country lies just four...
Lament: a reflection from John on this morning’s sermon
This morning, Duncan was reflecting on the place of lament in our experience as Christians, using as his text Psalm 13, which is attributed to King David. We’re not told to which of the many hard times in David’s life this Psalm refers to – was it a product of his...
More lovely photos from the Craft Group
Lots of lovely pictures from the craft group - including some photos of Grace's beautiful peony roses!
This Sunday -28th June – at Hilton Church online
Here (and below) are links to this morning's Livestream service, led by Duncan. The lectionary texts we ocused on are Psalm 13 and Matthew 10 v40-42. Follow this link to read these verses. Honkey and Trek Honkey and Trek family series from Out of the Box: Episode 4 ...
Anchor Food Support features in the Courier
Here’s a great story from the Courier (written by Val Sweeney ) about Anchor Food Support: Furloughed chefs from Drumnadrochit put skills to use helping food project in Hilton, Inverness during coronavirus crisis Two furloughed chefs are using their culinary skills to...
We will meet when the danger is over
A lovely new song for lockdownm written by John Bell of the Iona Community, shared by Audrey. Hear are the words: We Will Meet When the Danger Is Over John L Bell (C) Wild Goose Resource Group, The Iona Community We will meet when the danger is over, we will meet when...
Don’t miss Rhymes Recollected on Monday 29th June at 2pm
Don't miss the last Rhymes Recollected online before the summer break. It's on Monday 29th June live on the Church Facebook page at 2pm. ...
What about hell? A personal reflection from John on this morning’s Bible passage
A personal view from John Just thinking about the passage we were looking at the morning – you’ll remember Duncan asked us each to reflect on the things which stood out for us. At the heart of the passage from Mathew 10 are these words, spoken by Jesus sending out...
Family Quiz with Eilidh, this Wednesday, 24th June
QUIZ THIS WEDNESDAY Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday 24th June hosted by Eilidh MachPherson NB this will be the second last Quiz for the moment - it will be taking a break for the summer holidays Family friendly!...
Fear not: report of this morning’s service
The livestream service is available here or by following the link below. Here’s the passage Duncan was speaking about, Matthew 10:24-39 Duncan pointed out the many different phrases and themes in the passage, many of which would, he said, be at least half familiar...
This Sunday at Hilton Church
SUNDAY 21st June WORSHIP @ HILTON PARISH CHURCH Please join us for a livestream service on the Church Facebook page, which will be led by the Macs at 10am on Sunday. The Bible passage for Sunday is Matthew 10:24-39 Please join us after the service on Sunday morning...
It’s a Fair Question…..
In the first of a new series, Church of Scotland Moderator, Martin Fair talks to two ministers who were ill with COVID-19.
Celtic worship version of ‘The Blessing’
Click here, or follow link below for Celtic Worship's version of The Blessing, by Christopher Joel Brown, Cody Carnes , Kari Brooke Jobe and Steven Furtick. Celtic Worship comment: Our version of ‘The Blessing’ - sung in English and Scottish Gaelic. As with our...
Catch up with the latest Rhymes Recollected
Yesterday afternoon Audrey and John read and chatted about more of your favourite poems! Catch up with Rhymes Recollected here, or follow the link below.
Helen Thompson in Hospice Charity Fundraiser
Helen Thomson and two friends succeeded yesterday in an amazing challenge in aid of the Highland Hospice. Their fundraising total is almost at the £3500 mark! Here’s what the Hospice folk wrote on their Facebook page: How amazing is this?! Young athletes from...
Cala Ceilidh Band
This morning Duncan mentioned the Cala Ceilidh band, comprised of young people from Hilton Church. Here's the link to their Facebook page where you can enjoy their musicianship - and a sample from Youtube below.
Reflection from John on this morning’s sermon
One of the verses he emphasised stood out for me too when Duncan was reading this morning's passage: When [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36) It is a fitting...
This morning’s service: the shepherd comes to his sheep
The livestream service is available here, or by following the link below. Here's the passage Duncan was speaking about: Matthew 9:35-10:8 The Workers Are Few 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of...
More photos from the craft group
Some lovely pictures posted by members of the Craft Group this week.
The Moderator’s own Church at work in the community…..
Audrey Whyte recommends this interesting video from the Church of Scotland Facebook page. It shows St Andrew's Church, Arbroath's involvement in the local community, under the leadership of the current Moderator of the C of S, Rev Martin Fair. (The video was filmed in...
Rhymes Recollected on-line: Monday 15th June at 2pm
Rhymes Recollected Don't forget, we'll be meeting again online at the Church Facebook page on Monday, 15th June at 2pm. Audrey and John will be reading some of your favourite poems! Suggestions welcome! (You can contact us at website@hiltonchurch.org.uk) Everyone...
Sharing glimpses of the Great Love
A personal view from John on spreading the love of Jesus. This appeared in the Highland News a couple of weeks ago. During the period between the two Christian Festivals of Ascension and Pentecost (21st-31st May) Christians around the world are taking part in...
Sharing faith: Dr Michael Harvey, whom Phil quoted this morning
Here are then points made about faith-sharing by Dr Michael Harvey, whom Phil quoted this morning: Mighty oaks from little acorns grow Dr Michael Harvey stated research that 80-95% of church-goers have no intention of inviting anyone to church. He gave a simple but...
Church Family Quiz with Eilidh on Wednesday 10th June
QUIZ THIS WEDNESDAY Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday10th June hosted by Eilidh MachPherson Family friendly! All ages welcome! Teams welcome – as long as you are already self isolating together! You need a pen and...
New series from Out of the Box
A new series for children from Out of the Box began on Sunday!
Sunday Service on-line: Sunday 7th June
Here's the link - to this morning's Youtube service featuring Phil, Chris and the Youth Band, and lots of folk from the Church.
More lovely photos from the Craft Group
See what members of the Craft Group have been up to over over the last couple of weeks!
Important Update: news from Duncan and Iain
Here's a letter from Duncan MacPherson the minister, and from Iain Ross, Chair of the Congregational Board. (A PDF of the letter is available here. Dear Friends, We are now entering the 11th week since the lockdown was announced. It’s been a time of massive change...
Rhymes Recollected – 1st June
It was the 29th Rhymes Recollected this afternoon Audrey said, and the 5th time we have delivered it on-line. The theme was 'Summer.' Follow the link to hear Audrey and John read poems and chat about them. (If the link below doesn't work in your browser, click...
Find out about Eco Congregation Scotland
Anne Thomas flags up the work of Eco Congregation Scotland which is a registered charity. It's 'a movement of Scottish church congregations, of all denominations and none, committed to addressing environmental issues through their life and mission.' Do explore the...
Request for children’s clothes – can you help?
Hilton Church Toddler Group writes: We have had a request for girl's clothes in sizes 4-5 and 5-6yrs, and boy's clothes size 2-3 years for a couple of different families in need. If any of you have anything spare and in good condition, please let me know by emailing...
Thy Kingdom Come: Inverness Pentecost Sunday Service
Thy Kingdom Come Inverness Last week was international prayer event Thy Kingdom Come Below is a link to a service live streamed on Sunday 31st May with contributions from many of the Inverness churches involved, and a joyful Inverness Doxology.
Seven Words…..
In this morning’s video service, Martin Fair asked ‘What is the work we are called to and that the Spirit of God will equip and enable us for?’ Some people had been requested to summarise in just seven words. Here are the phrases we saw in the video. They are all...
When God breathes for us
A prayer from Shetland and a wee thought from John: I loved the encouraging service this morning, hosted by the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, celebrating God’s gift of the Holy Spirit, and the challenge to respond to the Spirit’s call in these unprecedented...
This morning’s Church-wide service, hosted by Moderator Martin Fair
Our Mother Tongue is Love: a sonnet for Pentecost by Malcolm Guite
Today we feel the wind beneath our wings, Today the hidden fountain flows and plays, Today the church draws breath at last and sings, As every flame becomes a tongue of praise. This is the feast of Fire, Air, and Water Poured out and breathed and kindled into...
More news from Joe and Hannah at Anchor Food Support
Another Friday, another three course menu offering out to over 70 recipients. A well air conditoned kitchen isn't the worst place to spend such a hot, sunny day 😎. We've now had the project up and running for a month and couldn't have done it without the generosity...
Hilton takes part in Thy Kingdom Come
Here's Hilton Church's contribution to Thy Kingdom Come, which went live this morning - it's a family prayer event led by Phil. Don't miss it!
It’s Rhymes Recollected on Monday!
Hi everyone, It's Rhymes Recollected on Monday 1st June: Audrey and John will be reading poems chosen by you in a Livestream on the Church Facebook page! We still have some poems to read which there wasn't time for last time. Monday's theme is SUMMER - so if you have...
Thy Kingdom Come app
This week is international prayer event Thy Kingdom Come is taking place. 14 Inverness Churches are taking part locally in this event - full details are here. The Thy Kingdom Come App is available from Apple's App Store and from Google Play.
Hilton to host Thy Kingdom Come Prayer event online
This Saturday (30th May), Hilton church is hosting a Thy Kingdom Come prayer event. This will be suitable for all the family to join in with. This event is part of Thy Kingdom Come - Inverness It starts at 10:30 – follow this link https://youtu.be/jNdTmYj5aRs To make...
Protection and pear-shaped days: John reflects on this morning’s wee talk from Duncan
Wee thought from John on Duncan's sermon this morning: This morning’s Duncan was speaking about Jesus’ prayer in John 17, and he began with some context. The night before he died This prayer took place at the end of the evening Jesus spent with his disciples the night...
Church Family Quiz on Zoom: Wednesday 27th May at 7.30pm
Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20th May hosted by Eilidh MachPherson Family friendly! All ages welcome! Teams welcome – as long as you are already self isolating together! You need a pen and paper and have Zoom...
Livestream Service: 24th May
Here's a link to this morning's Livestream Services (in case the link below doesn't work in your browser.) Beloa there's a link to another version of one of the songs Pete sang this morning - All my ways are known to You. Also below are links to the two books on...
Giving to Hilton Church: an update from Jane
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...
Book Group News from Shona
It was nice to have a Zoom meet lon Thursday night. Ten of us were able to join in which was great. We discussed the two books from last month. Three of us had read North Child by Edith Pattou and we all enjoyed it. It is a children’s story based on a Norwegian fable....
More lovely work from the Craft Group
More lovely work from the Craft Group. I particularly love Alison's cute 'Dinocorns' Tilly is the grey one!
Do you need practical help?
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...
Sunday Livestream service: 24th May
Live stream worship @ Hilton Church We are gathering at 10am on Sunday morning for a live stream service led by The Macs. The Facebook live link will be open from around 9.50am. This is the 7th Sunday of Easter and our text will be John 17 v 1-11. The painting is by...
Baby Shawls for Syria
A photo of some baby shawls/blankets made with love for Syrian refugees. The member of the congregation who made them modestly wishes to remain anonymous.
Rhymes Recollected online – Monday 18th May
Here's a link to the fourth 'Rhymes Recollected on-line' which took place on the 18th led by Audrey and John. And below you can revisit the poems we read! Jabberwocky By Lewis Carroll ’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All...
Livestream service, 17th May
The Livestream of this morning's service is here if it doesn't open from the link below. The image above is of the book Duncan recommended during the service.
Ian Whyte’s ‘Portraits for NHS heroes’
At the service this morning, Duncan mentioned that Ian Whyte is one of 500 artists across the country taking part in 'Portraits for NHS heroes' (#portraitsfornhsheroes) painting portraits of NHS staff as a means of encouraging them, and saying 'Thank you.' Here are...
Anchor Food Support Project at the Light House – news from Hannah and Joe
Hello all. Sorry for the lack of updates. We finally got the food project up and running with the help of lots of volunteers and over the last two Fridays have supplied a three course menu for over 100 recipients. Many, many thanks to everyone who has helped out in...
Tomorrow’s Livestream Service – 17th May at 10am
TOWARDS SUNDAY 17th May WORSHIP @ HILTON PARISH CHURCH On Sunday 17th May we'll be live on-line at the church Facebook page at 10am. The text for the service is John 14 v15-21. The portraits above were painted by Ian Whyte as part of the #portraitsforNHSheroes and we...
Heart and Soul: something to watch on Sunday afternoon!
A special celebration of the life of the Church of Scotland in all its richness and fullness will be streamed online this Sunday, 17 May from 2pm until just after 4pm. The digital version of Heart and Soul promises to be a “beacon of light and hope” during the dark...
Phil Gunn’s story
Here's a piece about Phil's story which was published on the blog last August. Yesterday we heard about Phil's successful conclusion of his preparation for the ministry. Congratulations Phil, and our love to you all. “What made you want to become a minister?’ Phil...
Congratulations, Phil!
Great news from Phil Gunn (posted yesterday on his Facebook page and copied with his permission.) Congratulations, virtual hugs, and our prayers for the future! So today, sees me taking the next steps of a long journey. Back in 2014, I began to explore my sense of...
Lots of lovely photos this week from the Craft and Repair Group
Lots of lovely photos this week from the Craft and Repair Group
Thy Kingdom Come – May 21st-31st: a call to prayer and witness
THY KINGDOM COME This year, Thy Kingdom Come will be different, but we’re all invited to get involved! See below a list of Inverness Churches which are participating. And visit the Thy Kingdom Come Inverness Facebook page Thy Kingdom Come is an interdenominational...
Prayer at the time of COVID-19: Iain Macritchie talks to John Dempster
When I was interviewing Dr Iain Macritchie about his role at the NHS Louisa Jordan field hospital, I also asked him his views on prayer, and how we should be praying at such a time as this. Was it legitimate to pray for God’s protection, or should we rather see God...
Chaplaincy at the time of COVID-19: an interview with Dr Iain Macritchie
(See here for an interview with Iain about his role prior to deployment, as Programme Director for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care with NHS SCotland.) Iain Macritchie’s role in the time of COVID 19 at NHS Louisa Jordan When I heard that our friend Dr Iain Macritchie had...
Dr Iain Macritchie: Programme Director for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
(I am re-publishing this article which appeared on the old church website in January 2019. It will accompany a new article reporting on a conversation with Iain about his current, deployed, role at NHS Louisa Jordan in Glasgow) Our friend Dr Iain Macritchie, formerly...
Help us choose some Odes, Oddities and Nonsense
It's Rhymes Recollected on-line again next Monday (18th) on the Hilton Church Facebook page at 2pm. The theme is 'Odes, Oddities and Nonsense.' Please let us know the favourite poems you'd like to hear read. Please contact John or Audrey, or email...
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places
Here's the book by Eugene Peterson which Duncan recommended this morning. The title comes from Gerard Manley Hopkins' wonderful poem As Kingfishers Catch Fire As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame; As tumbled over rim in roundy wells Stones ring;...
Church Family Quiz on Zoom: Wednesday 13th May at 7.30pm
Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday13th May hosted by Eilidh MachPherson Family friendly! All ages welcome! Teams welcome – as long as you are already self isolating together! You need a pen and paper and have Zoom...
This morning’s livestream service (May 10th 2020)
Click on the link below to view this morning's service. If the link fails on your browser, try here.
The latest from the Anchor Food Support Project
News from Hannah and Joe at Anchor Food Support Project Hello. Friday just passed marked the last day of our providing free hot meals to the Inverness community. With the easing of lockdown measures, the ending of our current funding, Hannah and I returning to work...
Sunday Service – 16th August 2020
The service is on the Church Facebook page here, or follow the link below. All music covered by: CCLI 173761 and Streaming licence 1390213 With thanks to: CityAlight Music for permission to use The Goodness of Jesus. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Thanks to...
The Moderator’s Call to Prayer
Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair is inviting everyone to join him for a week of prayer starting on Monday 17 August and finishing on Saturday 22. The initiative will include contributions from the Church of Scotland’s ecumenical partners as well as youth workers, ministers and...
Highlands Support Refugees
The Highlands Support Refugees Here's a wee list of the knitted items they particularly require.. Anne Thomas is investigating arranging a collection of material. LIST OF WOOL ITEMS YOU COULD MAKE: After receiving feedback about what the camps need it is apparent that...
How are you feeling?
I loved Eilidh’s mention this morning of the ‘emotion board’ in her classroom – perhaps a wee bit like the one in the picture. Each morning, the kids have a chance to go up to the board, and point at a picture to indicate how they are feeling – and Eilidh herself can...
The Kirk Session’s thoughts about returning to the building…….
News from the Kirk Session about their thoughts for returning to meeting physically in the Church. We'll meet again....but if you're talking physical meeting, it's not quite yet! The Kirk Session met on Tuesday night and had a discussion regarding a pathway towards...
Polishing the Church Floor
Over 3 nights this past week, small teams of socially distanced volunteers have been helping with the care and maintenance of the church floor. A big thank you to Laurence Cload for leading and co-ordinating the project, and to all the volunteers to helped to...
Sunday Service – 9th August 2020: live-streamed ‘Back to School Sunday’ service
This morning's service is on Facebook here (or follow the link below) The speaker this morning was Eilidh Mac Don’t miss her lovely, encouraging talk – child-friendly, but with something for all of us. She spoke about Daniel’s experience as described in Daniel 6:...
Foodbank Harvest Appeal a message from Lorna
Wee request from Lorna at Highland Foodbank. Each year, the Foodbank organizes a ‘Harvest Appeal’ inviting churches to collect food for Foodbank in the context of their Harvest Thanksgiving. Things are different this year, but the needs remain, and Lorna would be...
Commendation for Leah!
Dr Leah Macaden, a senior lecturer and lead for internationalisation in the department of nursing and midwifery, was recognised in the Highlands and Islands Students' Association awards. Congratulations, Leah! Dr Macaden, who lives in Lentran and works at the...
God’s supersizing love: reflections from John on this morning’s passage
A lovely service this morning on Youtube, led by Phil. Anne Thomas read the Bible passage, Matthew 14:13-21 from the Good News Bible which belonged to her father. It’s the story of Jesus healing people and, when they were hungry feeding them by multiplying the loaves...
Sunday Service online – 2nd August 2020
Here’s the Youtube link for this morning's service which was led by Phil. The Bible reading was Matthew 14:13-21 - the story of Jesus feeding a vast crowd of people. There's a slo a wee reflection on the service from John here. All music and recordings covered...
More lovely photos from the Craft Group
These lovely photos were all posted by the Craft Group over the last week.
Hilton On-Line: Sunday Service, 26th July 2020
This morning’s Livestream service is here (and see link below.) The lectionary passage was Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 and here’s a clip Duncan invited us to watch before the service. For further watching over the next few days, Duncan recommended the Magnitude on-line...
Update from Hilton Family Support
During lockdown we are delighted to be delivering weekly fruit bags alongside craft activity packs to families in the area. Again many thanks to Simeon & the team.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair…..
Here are the thoughts Duncan quoted this morning from veteran US civil rights campaigner John Lewis who passed away on Friday, the same day as J. I. Packer Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a...
Six things Christians should tell themselves every day
Here below are J. I. Packer’s ‘six things we should tell ourselves every day’ which Duncan mentioned this morning! I don’t think I ever heard Jim Packer preaching as Duncan did, but I did encounter him one sunny July day on the East Sands at St Andrews in the...
Sunday Service Livestream: July 19th 2020
Here's a link to this morning's livestream worship service at Hilton Church. The lectionary passage for Sunday is Matthew 13:24-30,36-43. Before the service, we were asked to think about..... Front line workers are critical to our society. We perhaps did not recognise...
Church drum-kit fundraiser
We would like to raise £850 to purchase an electric drum kit which we have had on loan for a number of months. The drum kit has been an asset to the worship within the church building. The sound level can be adjusted as required and they are a lot more compact than...
Wordsworth in Lockdown: Brian Gunn shares a poem
Brian Gun nshares this amusing poem - author unknown! Wordsworth in Lockdown: I wandered lonely as a cloud, Two metres from the madding crowd, When all at once my name was called To enter Waitrose hallowed hall. This was the pensioner’s special hour I’d gone to...
Update from Hilton Family Support
Hilton Family Support have been busy over the last few weeks delivering meals to families in the locality. Special thanks to Simeon & the volunteers who make this happen. Marie Mcsorley comments: Thankyou everyone, I have witnessed first hand the benefit this is...
Fruitfulness
Following on from Duncan's message yesterday morning, here are some examples of 'Fruitfulness' sent in by folk in the congregation Thanks to everyone who contributed these lovely photos!
May your love be like a seed taking root and growing strong
The words which resonated with me most during this morning’s service were those of the response in the final prayer, which Eilidh read May your love be like a seed taking root and growing strong The context was Duncan’s sermon on the Parable of the Sower, Matthew 13 v...
Letter from the Congregational Board
LETTER FROM CONGREGATIONAL BOARD JULY 2020 Dear Friends, Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. (Romans 12 v12) It’s hard to believe that we are now in July. It’s been a frenetic period for us as a Congregational Board...
Sunday Service 12th July 2020
Here (and below) are links to this morning's Livestream Service, with Duncan, Eilidh and Peter. The lectionary passages for Sunday are Isaiah 55 v 10-12 & Matthew 13 v 1-9.
Next Rhymes Recollected
The next Rhymes Recollected will be on Monday 24th August at 2pm, a week later than previously announced. This will either be on-line as before or with social distancing at the Church depending on the situation at the time. Watch this space!
Sunday on-line service, July 15th 2020
Duncan writes: We warmly invite you to join us for a live stream worship service at Hilton Church on Sunday morning at 10 am. The service will be led by the Macs. It’s a changing of the guard within the Mac household! After 15 weeks of lock-down restrictions, Eilidh...
Casting our cares on Jesus
John writes: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” These are the...
Family Quiz with Eilidh: this Wednesday, 8th July at 7.30pm
QUIZ THIS WEDNESDAY Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th July hosted by Eilidh MachPherson NB this will be the last Quiz for the moment - it will be taking a break for the summer holidays Family friendly! All ages...
Sunday 5th July: Service led by Phil on Youtube
SUNDAY 5th July WORSHIP @ HILTON PARISH CHURCH Today's service is on Youtube. (see link below) It features lots of folk taking part, and Phil's theme is Jesus words in Matthew 11:2-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take...
A mention for Donald MacQuarrie
In the latest 'It's a Fair Question' the Moderator chats with Robert Robertson of the Scottish Folk Pop band Tide Lines. Robert, says Martin t has a grounding in Christian faith and though that’s not explicit in his lyrics, it didn’t surprise me as the music has a...
Scotland’s Biggest Holiday Club – starting Monday
Phil writes: As we come to the end of a very strange school term, we hope you have a very enjoyable and restful summer holiday. If you are wondering how you are going to keep busy and have lots of fun, now that your schoolwork is finished, here is something you might...
Watch Rhymes Recollected!
You can still watch the last Rhymes Recollected before the summer break. A whole hour of poems and reflections with Audrey and John. Don't miss it!
More about Lament: Christian Viewpoint from the Highland News
Here's the Christian Viewpoint column from Thursday's Highland News, which is on the theme of Duncan's sermon this morning, 'Lament.' A classic novel begins ‘The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.’ For us, the foreign country lies just four...
Lament: a reflection from John on this morning’s sermon
This morning, Duncan was reflecting on the place of lament in our experience as Christians, using as his text Psalm 13, which is attributed to King David. We’re not told to which of the many hard times in David’s life this Psalm refers to – was it a product of his...
More lovely photos from the Craft Group
Lots of lovely pictures from the craft group - including some photos of Grace's beautiful peony roses!
This Sunday -28th June – at Hilton Church online
Here (and below) are links to this morning's Livestream service, led by Duncan. The lectionary texts we ocused on are Psalm 13 and Matthew 10 v40-42. Follow this link to read these verses. Honkey and Trek Honkey and Trek family series from Out of the Box: Episode 4 ...
Anchor Food Support features in the Courier
Here’s a great story from the Courier (written by Val Sweeney ) about Anchor Food Support: Furloughed chefs from Drumnadrochit put skills to use helping food project in Hilton, Inverness during coronavirus crisis Two furloughed chefs are using their culinary skills to...
We will meet when the danger is over
A lovely new song for lockdownm written by John Bell of the Iona Community, shared by Audrey. Hear are the words: We Will Meet When the Danger Is Over John L Bell (C) Wild Goose Resource Group, The Iona Community We will meet when the danger is over, we will meet when...
Don’t miss Rhymes Recollected on Monday 29th June at 2pm
Don't miss the last Rhymes Recollected online before the summer break. It's on Monday 29th June live on the Church Facebook page at 2pm. ...
What about hell? A personal reflection from John on this morning’s Bible passage
A personal view from John Just thinking about the passage we were looking at the morning – you’ll remember Duncan asked us each to reflect on the things which stood out for us. At the heart of the passage from Mathew 10 are these words, spoken by Jesus sending out...
Family Quiz with Eilidh, this Wednesday, 24th June
QUIZ THIS WEDNESDAY Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday 24th June hosted by Eilidh MachPherson NB this will be the second last Quiz for the moment - it will be taking a break for the summer holidays Family friendly!...
Fear not: report of this morning’s service
The livestream service is available here or by following the link below. Here’s the passage Duncan was speaking about, Matthew 10:24-39 Duncan pointed out the many different phrases and themes in the passage, many of which would, he said, be at least half familiar...
This Sunday at Hilton Church
SUNDAY 21st June WORSHIP @ HILTON PARISH CHURCH Please join us for a livestream service on the Church Facebook page, which will be led by the Macs at 10am on Sunday. The Bible passage for Sunday is Matthew 10:24-39 Please join us after the service on Sunday morning...
It’s a Fair Question…..
In the first of a new series, Church of Scotland Moderator, Martin Fair talks to two ministers who were ill with COVID-19.
Celtic worship version of ‘The Blessing’
Click here, or follow link below for Celtic Worship's version of The Blessing, by Christopher Joel Brown, Cody Carnes , Kari Brooke Jobe and Steven Furtick. Celtic Worship comment: Our version of ‘The Blessing’ - sung in English and Scottish Gaelic. As with our...
Catch up with the latest Rhymes Recollected
Yesterday afternoon Audrey and John read and chatted about more of your favourite poems! Catch up with Rhymes Recollected here, or follow the link below.
Helen Thompson in Hospice Charity Fundraiser
Helen Thomson and two friends succeeded yesterday in an amazing challenge in aid of the Highland Hospice. Their fundraising total is almost at the £3500 mark! Here’s what the Hospice folk wrote on their Facebook page: How amazing is this?! Young athletes from...
Cala Ceilidh Band
This morning Duncan mentioned the Cala Ceilidh band, comprised of young people from Hilton Church. Here's the link to their Facebook page where you can enjoy their musicianship - and a sample from Youtube below.
Reflection from John on this morning’s sermon
One of the verses he emphasised stood out for me too when Duncan was reading this morning's passage: When [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36) It is a fitting...
This morning’s service: the shepherd comes to his sheep
The livestream service is available here, or by following the link below. Here's the passage Duncan was speaking about: Matthew 9:35-10:8 The Workers Are Few 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of...
More photos from the craft group
Some lovely pictures posted by members of the Craft Group this week.
The Moderator’s own Church at work in the community…..
Audrey Whyte recommends this interesting video from the Church of Scotland Facebook page. It shows St Andrew's Church, Arbroath's involvement in the local community, under the leadership of the current Moderator of the C of S, Rev Martin Fair. (The video was filmed in...
Rhymes Recollected on-line: Monday 15th June at 2pm
Rhymes Recollected Don't forget, we'll be meeting again online at the Church Facebook page on Monday, 15th June at 2pm. Audrey and John will be reading some of your favourite poems! Suggestions welcome! (You can contact us at website@hiltonchurch.org.uk) Everyone...
Sharing glimpses of the Great Love
A personal view from John on spreading the love of Jesus. This appeared in the Highland News a couple of weeks ago. During the period between the two Christian Festivals of Ascension and Pentecost (21st-31st May) Christians around the world are taking part in...
Sharing faith: Dr Michael Harvey, whom Phil quoted this morning
Here are then points made about faith-sharing by Dr Michael Harvey, whom Phil quoted this morning: Mighty oaks from little acorns grow Dr Michael Harvey stated research that 80-95% of church-goers have no intention of inviting anyone to church. He gave a simple but...
Church Family Quiz with Eilidh on Wednesday 10th June
QUIZ THIS WEDNESDAY Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday10th June hosted by Eilidh MachPherson Family friendly! All ages welcome! Teams welcome – as long as you are already self isolating together! You need a pen and...
New series from Out of the Box
A new series for children from Out of the Box began on Sunday!
Sunday Service on-line: Sunday 7th June
Here's the link - to this morning's Youtube service featuring Phil, Chris and the Youth Band, and lots of folk from the Church.
More lovely photos from the Craft Group
See what members of the Craft Group have been up to over over the last couple of weeks!
Important Update: news from Duncan and Iain
Here's a letter from Duncan MacPherson the minister, and from Iain Ross, Chair of the Congregational Board. (A PDF of the letter is available here. Dear Friends, We are now entering the 11th week since the lockdown was announced. It’s been a time of massive change...
Rhymes Recollected – 1st June
It was the 29th Rhymes Recollected this afternoon Audrey said, and the 5th time we have delivered it on-line. The theme was 'Summer.' Follow the link to hear Audrey and John read poems and chat about them. (If the link below doesn't work in your browser, click...
Find out about Eco Congregation Scotland
Anne Thomas flags up the work of Eco Congregation Scotland which is a registered charity. It's 'a movement of Scottish church congregations, of all denominations and none, committed to addressing environmental issues through their life and mission.' Do explore the...
Request for children’s clothes – can you help?
Hilton Church Toddler Group writes: We have had a request for girl's clothes in sizes 4-5 and 5-6yrs, and boy's clothes size 2-3 years for a couple of different families in need. If any of you have anything spare and in good condition, please let me know by emailing...
Thy Kingdom Come: Inverness Pentecost Sunday Service
Thy Kingdom Come Inverness Last week was international prayer event Thy Kingdom Come Below is a link to a service live streamed on Sunday 31st May with contributions from many of the Inverness churches involved, and a joyful Inverness Doxology.
Seven Words…..
In this morning’s video service, Martin Fair asked ‘What is the work we are called to and that the Spirit of God will equip and enable us for?’ Some people had been requested to summarise in just seven words. Here are the phrases we saw in the video. They are all...
When God breathes for us
A prayer from Shetland and a wee thought from John: I loved the encouraging service this morning, hosted by the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, celebrating God’s gift of the Holy Spirit, and the challenge to respond to the Spirit’s call in these unprecedented...
This morning’s Church-wide service, hosted by Moderator Martin Fair
Our Mother Tongue is Love: a sonnet for Pentecost by Malcolm Guite
Today we feel the wind beneath our wings, Today the hidden fountain flows and plays, Today the church draws breath at last and sings, As every flame becomes a tongue of praise. This is the feast of Fire, Air, and Water Poured out and breathed and kindled into...
More news from Joe and Hannah at Anchor Food Support
Another Friday, another three course menu offering out to over 70 recipients. A well air conditoned kitchen isn't the worst place to spend such a hot, sunny day 😎. We've now had the project up and running for a month and couldn't have done it without the generosity...
Hilton takes part in Thy Kingdom Come
Here's Hilton Church's contribution to Thy Kingdom Come, which went live this morning - it's a family prayer event led by Phil. Don't miss it!
It’s Rhymes Recollected on Monday!
Hi everyone, It's Rhymes Recollected on Monday 1st June: Audrey and John will be reading poems chosen by you in a Livestream on the Church Facebook page! We still have some poems to read which there wasn't time for last time. Monday's theme is SUMMER - so if you have...
Thy Kingdom Come app
This week is international prayer event Thy Kingdom Come is taking place. 14 Inverness Churches are taking part locally in this event - full details are here. The Thy Kingdom Come App is available from Apple's App Store and from Google Play.
Hilton to host Thy Kingdom Come Prayer event online
This Saturday (30th May), Hilton church is hosting a Thy Kingdom Come prayer event. This will be suitable for all the family to join in with. This event is part of Thy Kingdom Come - Inverness It starts at 10:30 – follow this link https://youtu.be/jNdTmYj5aRs To make...
Protection and pear-shaped days: John reflects on this morning’s wee talk from Duncan
Wee thought from John on Duncan's sermon this morning: This morning’s Duncan was speaking about Jesus’ prayer in John 17, and he began with some context. The night before he died This prayer took place at the end of the evening Jesus spent with his disciples the night...
Church Family Quiz on Zoom: Wednesday 27th May at 7.30pm
Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20th May hosted by Eilidh MachPherson Family friendly! All ages welcome! Teams welcome – as long as you are already self isolating together! You need a pen and paper and have Zoom...
Livestream Service: 24th May
Here's a link to this morning's Livestream Services (in case the link below doesn't work in your browser.) Beloa there's a link to another version of one of the songs Pete sang this morning - All my ways are known to You. Also below are links to the two books on...
Giving to Hilton Church: an update from Jane
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...
Book Group News from Shona
It was nice to have a Zoom meet lon Thursday night. Ten of us were able to join in which was great. We discussed the two books from last month. Three of us had read North Child by Edith Pattou and we all enjoyed it. It is a children’s story based on a Norwegian fable....
More lovely work from the Craft Group
More lovely work from the Craft Group. I particularly love Alison's cute 'Dinocorns' Tilly is the grey one!
Do you need practical help?
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...
Sunday Livestream service: 24th May
Live stream worship @ Hilton Church We are gathering at 10am on Sunday morning for a live stream service led by The Macs. The Facebook live link will be open from around 9.50am. This is the 7th Sunday of Easter and our text will be John 17 v 1-11. The painting is by...
Baby Shawls for Syria
A photo of some baby shawls/blankets made with love for Syrian refugees. The member of the congregation who made them modestly wishes to remain anonymous.
Rhymes Recollected online – Monday 18th May
Here's a link to the fourth 'Rhymes Recollected on-line' which took place on the 18th led by Audrey and John. And below you can revisit the poems we read! Jabberwocky By Lewis Carroll ’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All...
Livestream service, 17th May
The Livestream of this morning's service is here if it doesn't open from the link below. The image above is of the book Duncan recommended during the service.
Ian Whyte’s ‘Portraits for NHS heroes’
At the service this morning, Duncan mentioned that Ian Whyte is one of 500 artists across the country taking part in 'Portraits for NHS heroes' (#portraitsfornhsheroes) painting portraits of NHS staff as a means of encouraging them, and saying 'Thank you.' Here are...
Anchor Food Support Project at the Light House – news from Hannah and Joe
Hello all. Sorry for the lack of updates. We finally got the food project up and running with the help of lots of volunteers and over the last two Fridays have supplied a three course menu for over 100 recipients. Many, many thanks to everyone who has helped out in...
Tomorrow’s Livestream Service – 17th May at 10am
TOWARDS SUNDAY 17th May WORSHIP @ HILTON PARISH CHURCH On Sunday 17th May we'll be live on-line at the church Facebook page at 10am. The text for the service is John 14 v15-21. The portraits above were painted by Ian Whyte as part of the #portraitsforNHSheroes and we...
Heart and Soul: something to watch on Sunday afternoon!
A special celebration of the life of the Church of Scotland in all its richness and fullness will be streamed online this Sunday, 17 May from 2pm until just after 4pm. The digital version of Heart and Soul promises to be a “beacon of light and hope” during the dark...
Phil Gunn’s story
Here's a piece about Phil's story which was published on the blog last August. Yesterday we heard about Phil's successful conclusion of his preparation for the ministry. Congratulations Phil, and our love to you all. “What made you want to become a minister?’ Phil...
Congratulations, Phil!
Great news from Phil Gunn (posted yesterday on his Facebook page and copied with his permission.) Congratulations, virtual hugs, and our prayers for the future! So today, sees me taking the next steps of a long journey. Back in 2014, I began to explore my sense of...
Lots of lovely photos this week from the Craft and Repair Group
Lots of lovely photos this week from the Craft and Repair Group
Thy Kingdom Come – May 21st-31st: a call to prayer and witness
THY KINGDOM COME This year, Thy Kingdom Come will be different, but we’re all invited to get involved! See below a list of Inverness Churches which are participating. And visit the Thy Kingdom Come Inverness Facebook page Thy Kingdom Come is an interdenominational...
Prayer at the time of COVID-19: Iain Macritchie talks to John Dempster
When I was interviewing Dr Iain Macritchie about his role at the NHS Louisa Jordan field hospital, I also asked him his views on prayer, and how we should be praying at such a time as this. Was it legitimate to pray for God’s protection, or should we rather see God...
Chaplaincy at the time of COVID-19: an interview with Dr Iain Macritchie
(See here for an interview with Iain about his role prior to deployment, as Programme Director for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care with NHS SCotland.) Iain Macritchie’s role in the time of COVID 19 at NHS Louisa Jordan When I heard that our friend Dr Iain Macritchie had...
Dr Iain Macritchie: Programme Director for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
(I am re-publishing this article which appeared on the old church website in January 2019. It will accompany a new article reporting on a conversation with Iain about his current, deployed, role at NHS Louisa Jordan in Glasgow) Our friend Dr Iain Macritchie, formerly...
Help us choose some Odes, Oddities and Nonsense
It's Rhymes Recollected on-line again next Monday (18th) on the Hilton Church Facebook page at 2pm. The theme is 'Odes, Oddities and Nonsense.' Please let us know the favourite poems you'd like to hear read. Please contact John or Audrey, or email...
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places
Here's the book by Eugene Peterson which Duncan recommended this morning. The title comes from Gerard Manley Hopkins' wonderful poem As Kingfishers Catch Fire As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame; As tumbled over rim in roundy wells Stones ring;...
Church Family Quiz on Zoom: Wednesday 13th May at 7.30pm
Announcing another exciting Hilton Church Quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm on Wednesday13th May hosted by Eilidh MachPherson Family friendly! All ages welcome! Teams welcome – as long as you are already self isolating together! You need a pen and paper and have Zoom...
This morning’s livestream service (May 10th 2020)
Click on the link below to view this morning's service. If the link fails on your browser, try here.
Advent Prayers – all welcome!
Message from Duncan: 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...
Sunday Service: Joins service with Rosskeen Parish Church
This Sunday, Duncan preached at Rosekeen Parish Church, where it is be Phil Gunn's first Sunday as minister. We at Hilton will be sharing the service with Rosskeen. Follow the link below to watch this service!
More lovely photos from the Craft Group
More lovely photos from the Craft Group.
Phil’s ordination and induction to the charge of Rosskeen – Friday 20th November
Phil Gunn will be ordained and inducted to the charge of Rosskeen Parish Church in Alness this Friday evening (20th November) The service will be live-streamed on the Rosskeen Parish Church Facebook page at 7.30pm. Details to follow of the service on Sunday morning...
Advent Prayers – picture to reflect on before Tuesday’s prayers
Here's the Chi Rho page from the Book of Kells, which Duncan has asked us to reflect on before tomorrow evening's Advent Prayers. (If you'd like to join us for the Advent prayers on Zoom, please just email the Church Office and ask for the link! Above is an image of...
Advent Prayers began last night
Duncan writes: Thank you to Eilidh and Nitelife for sharing in the first evening of Advent Prayers. Thank you to Carolyn Cload as well for organising the visuals. It was good to be back in the church building after so long. It was rather strange leading a Zoom...
Rhymes Recollected: 16th November ‘My favourites’
It was Rhymes Recollected again on Monday 16th. Audrey and John read poems chosen by you on the theme 'My favourites' You can watch Rhymes Recollected here, or follow the link below.
Sunday Service, 15th November
This Sunday morning at 10am, we are sharing a service led by the Moderator, Martin Fair. It would be nice if we all watch it together. The link is here and below. The Bible reading is John 1:1-18 (The Message)
Dave and the Christmas Rehearsal Reversal
Exciting News Alert from Out of the Box Dave and the Christmas Rehearsal Reversal is coming to our YouTube channel in December. More details in the poster below. Please do stick the dates in your diary and share the news with your friends.
Lockdown Stories from the Bible – a video series from Out of the Box
Join Chris, Matthew and Philip at Out of the Box for this 4 episode series, exploring characters from the Bible who experienced lockdown and isolation. Click the button below to access the resource material for this series.