The week ahead at Hilton Church
Sunday 22 June Nitelife meets at 7pm in the large hall.
Thursday 26 June Book Group meets in the small hall at 7.00pm (Note earlier start time as we will be sharing a pot-luck meal.)
Sunday 29 June Worship Service in the church at 10.30am and live on the Church Facebook page.


Hilton Parish Church
Sunday 22 June 2025
A worship service was held at 10.30am in the church building on Sunday 22 June. The service was simultaneously broadcast on the Church Facebook page. You can catch up here, or by following the link below.
In the course of the service, Duncan reminded us that Erica Cload is leaving soon for her trip to work in Tanzania with Vine Trust, and that Chris Watt will be very busy over the summer leading Holiday Clubs in the Highlands and North East Scotland.
Duncan mentioned that Elaine Watt is leading a Scripture Union camp during the summer. She received a bouquet of flowers from Hazel Cload, expressing thanks for her work in leading Nitelife throughout the school year along with Scott McRoberts from St Columba Church.
Elaine told us that around 30 teenagers meet at Nitelife regularly – some of them have no previous church connection and have come along invited by their friends, and attracted by those friends’ enthusiasm about faith in Jesus. Duncan encouraged us to pray for Elaine, Chris, Scott, Erica, and the work of Nitelife.
The Bible passage was Luke 16:1-13 and Duncan led and preached. He spoke about Jesus’ teaching on money and possessions, and our attitude to them as Christians. ‘All we possess is held in trust from God.’ Here’s his reflection on the exemplary business practices of Timpsons, the shoe repair firm. Here are three key sections from the sermon:
In Jesus’ eyes money is a spiritual resource. And how we use our money and our possessions will reveal with who or what we really put our trust in. As Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount:
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break him and steal. For where your treasure is there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)
So the parable is encouraging a right attitude towards our money and possessions………
Jesus’ story is an important reminder to all of us that whatever we have now, money or possessions or job title, we have it only for a limited period of time.
All that we have, all that we possess, is held in trust from God. Every pound in our bank accounts, every pension and stock, every possession we have, is only ours for a limited period.
And the question Jesus is most concerned for us to consider is how we are going to use what we have been entrusted to look after by God for a period of time. What kind of stewards are we of the gifts God has entrusted to us?
What Jesus is highlighting in this story is that the time we have as stewards is limited and it can come to an end very suddenly. So Jesus says be wise, be shrewd in how you use the gifts God has given you…….
The moral of the tale when it comes to Jesus and his Kingdom is that money is never an end in itself. Money and our possessions are a trust which we are to use shrewdly, and in a way which builds relationship for and within the Kingdom of God.
This church, our homes, our bank accounts, our work, our play, our families….. all of it has been given on trust to us that we might build relationships for God’s Kingdom here in this part of the world where God has placed us.
As Christians we are called to be shrewd not in a dishonest way, but in a wise, strategic, and eternal-minded way. Jesus challenges us to be intentional and thoughtful with what God has given us. To use worldly resources as tools for spiritual impact. To live each day with the wisdom of someone who knows this life is not the final one.
We are stewards and it’s all about building relationships for God’s Kingdom.


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 March/April 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
Sunday 22 June Nitelife meets at 7pm in the large hall.
Thursday 26 June Book Group meets in the small hall at 7.00pm (Note earlier start time as we will be sharing a pot-luck meal.)
Sunday 29 June Worship Service in the church at 10.30am and live on the Church Facebook page.


Hilton Parish Church
Sunday 22 June 2025
A worship service was held at 10.30am in the church building on Sunday 22 June. The service was simultaneously broadcast on the Church Facebook page. You can catch up here, or by following the link below.
In the course of the service, Duncan reminded us that Erica Cload is leaving soon for her trip to work in Tanzania with Vine Trust, and that Chris Watt will be very busy over the summer leading Holiday Clubs in the Highlands and North East Scotland.
Duncan mentioned that Elaine Watt is leading a Scripture Union camp during the summer. She received a bouquet of flowers from Hazel Cload, expressing thanks for her work in leading Nitelife throughout the school year along with Scott McRoberts from St Columba Church.
Elaine told us that around 30 teenagers meet at Nitelife regularly – some of them have no previous church connection and have come along invited by their friends, and attracted by those friends’ enthusiasm about faith in Jesus. Duncan encouraged us to pray for Elaine, Chris, Scott, Erica, and the work of Nitelife.
The Bible passage was Luke 16:1-13 and Duncan led and preached. He spoke about Jesus’ teaching on money and possessions, and our attitude to them as Christians. ‘All we possess is held in trust from God.’ Here’s his reflection on the exemplary business practices of Timpsons, the shoe repair firm. Here are three key sections from the sermon:
In Jesus’ eyes money is a spiritual resource. And how we use our money and our possessions will reveal with who or what we really put our trust in. As Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount:
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break him and steal. For where your treasure is there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)
So the parable is encouraging a right attitude towards our money and possessions………
Jesus’ story is an important reminder to all of us that whatever we have now, money or possessions or job title, we have it only for a limited period of time.
All that we have, all that we possess, is held in trust from God. Every pound in our bank accounts, every pension and stock, every possession we have, is only ours for a limited period.
And the question Jesus is most concerned for us to consider is how we are going to use what we have been entrusted to look after by God for a period of time. What kind of stewards are we of the gifts God has entrusted to us?
What Jesus is highlighting in this story is that the time we have as stewards is limited and it can come to an end very suddenly. So Jesus says be wise, be shrewd in how you use the gifts God has given you…….
The moral of the tale when it comes to Jesus and his Kingdom is that money is never an end in itself. Money and our possessions are a trust which we are to use shrewdly, and in a way which builds relationship for and within the Kingdom of God.
This church, our homes, our bank accounts, our work, our play, our families….. all of it has been given on trust to us that we might build relationships for God’s Kingdom here in this part of the world where God has placed us.
As Christians we are called to be shrewd not in a dishonest way, but in a wise, strategic, and eternal-minded way. Jesus challenges us to be intentional and thoughtful with what God has given us. To use worldly resources as tools for spiritual impact. To live each day with the wisdom of someone who knows this life is not the final one.
We are stewards and it’s all about building relationships for God’s Kingdom.


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 March/April 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