The week ahead at Hilton Church
Monday 15 September Rhymes Recollected meets in the small hall, 2.00pm-3.00pm. Theme: Autumn. All welcome!
Thursday 18 September Craft and Repair Group meets in the small hall, 7.30pm-9.00pm.
Sunday 21 September Worship Service in the church at 10.30am and live on the Church Facebook page. Nitelife meets at 7.00pm at St Columba’s Manse.
Autumn Study Groups
Go…go…go Calum!
Calum Macritchie is running in the Loch Ness Marathon again this year, on 28th September. This year, he is raising funds for an organisation which facilitates research into Motor Nurone Disease.
Here’s a link to his Just Giving page: he’d really appreciate your support in raising funds for this very important cause.
Click here, or on the image below to access Calum’s Just Giving page.
Hilton Parish Church
Sunday 14 September 2025
A worship service was held at 10.30am in the church building on Sunday 14 September. The service was simultaneously broadcast on the Church Facebook page. You can catch up here, or by following the link below.
The Bible passages are Psalm 14, and Luke 15:1-10 and Bob Stradling led and preached. He reflected particularly on Jesus’ story of the woman who had lost a precious coin, and hunted for it with great joy until she found it:
Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbours together and says, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.” In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. (Luke 15:8-10 NIVUK)
Like the lost coin, each human being bears the ‘image’ of God. Each human being is infinitely precious having worth, and significance, and dignity, beloved by the Father. Bob’s interpretation of the story read it primarily as symbolising someone’s search for meaning and purpose, which are to be found in Jesus.
But of course the story also pictures our Father’s passionate longing to be united with each precious individual. And so, as we seek and find God, so God is seeking for us until we are found, and in the warmth of his affirming love we find the things we yearned for most.
And of course, Luke 15 ends with the famous story of the far-away son, who comes home, a reminder that coming home to God involves taking stock, and acknowledging where we have messed up, and setting our course for home where Love awaits us.
Here are links to websites which Duncan has recommended we explore:
The Bible Project
The Bible Society
The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity
Inverness ‘Warm Spaces’
A number of venues across Inverness have opened their doors through the week to offer a warm welcome and bring people together in the local community. Enjoy some Highland hospitality and make new friends. Additional support is also available at some venues.
Here’s a link to a list of these ‘Warm Spaces’ with the times they are available.
Highland Foodbank Harvest Requests
Hilton Parish Church works very closely with Hilton Family Support, helping to make a difference in the local community. Click the links below to explore.
Click here for the latest Hilton Family Support Newsletter.
Click here to donate to Hilton Family Support
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.
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
The week ahead at Hilton Church
Monday 15 September Rhymes Recollected meets in the small hall, 2.00pm-3.00pm. Theme: Autumn. All welcome!
Thursday 18 September Craft and Repair Group meets in the small hall, 7.30pm-9.00pm.
Sunday 21 September Worship Service in the church at 10.30am and live on the Church Facebook page. Nitelife meets at 7.00pm at St Columba’s Manse.
Autumn Study Groups
Go…go…go Calum!
Calum Macritchie is running in the Loch Ness Marathon again this year, on 28th September. This year, he is raising funds for an organisation which facilitates research into Motor Nurone Disease.
Here’s a link to his Just Giving page: he’d really appreciate your support in raising funds for this very important cause.
Click here, or on the image below to access Calum’s Just Giving page.
Hilton Parish Church
Sunday 14 September 2025
A worship service was held at 10.30am in the church building on Sunday 14 September. The service was simultaneously broadcast on the Church Facebook page. You can catch up here, or by following the link below.
The Bible passages are Psalm 14, and Luke 15:1-10 and Bob Stradling led and preached. He reflected particularly on Jesus’ story of the woman who had lost a precious coin, and hunted for it with great joy until she found it:
Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbours together and says, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.” In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. (Luke 15:8-10 NIVUK)
Like the lost coin, each human being bears the ‘image’ of God. Each human being is infinitely precious having worth, and significance, and dignity, beloved by the Father. Bob’s interpretation of the story read it primarily as symbolising someone’s search for meaning and purpose, which are to be found in Jesus.
But of course the story also pictures our Father’s passionate longing to be united with each precious individual. And so, as we seek and find God, so God is seeking for us until we are found, and in the warmth of his affirming love we find the things we yearned for most.
And of course, Luke 15 ends with the famous story of the far-away son, who comes home, a reminder that coming home to God involves taking stock, and acknowledging where we have messed up, and setting our course for home where Love awaits us.
Inverness Warm Spaces
A number of venues across Inverness have opened their doors through the week to offer a warm welcome and bring people together in the local community. Enjoy some Highland hospitality and make new friends. Additional support is also available at some venues.
Here’s a link to a list of these ‘Warm Spaces’ with the times they are available.
Highland Foodbank Harvest Requests
Hilton Parish Church works very closely with Hilton Family Support, helping to make a difference in the local community. Click the links below to explore.
Click here for the latest Hilton Family Support Newsletter.
Click here to donate to Hilton Family Support
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.
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