The mid week Prayer Meeting will take place on Wednesday at 7.30pm in the church hall, on the Jitsi channel.
The services next Lord’s day will take place at 11am & 6pm.
The Sunday School meets at 12.15pm following the morning service.
Preaching Schedule
Sunday 23rd August
AM - Mr Donnie Rankin (High Free)
PM Service - Rev. Hugh Ferrier (High Free)
Sunday 30th August
AM & PM Services - Rev. Roddy J Campbell (Retired)
6th September
11am Service - Rev. James Maciver (Retired)
6pm Service - Rev. Gordon Matheson (Stornoway)
13th September
11am Service - Mr Colin Nicholson (Garrabost)
6pm Service - Mr Ian Macrae (Stornoway)
20th September
11am & 6pm Services - Rev. Roddy J Campbell (Retired)
27th September (Communion Weekend)
Services to be taken by Dr Alisdair I Wilson (Edinburgh Theological Seminary)
Deacons' Court
The Deacons' Court will meet on Thursday 27th August at 7.30pm.
Monthly Saturday Morning Prayer Meeting
The next Morning Prayer Meeting will take place on Saturday, 6th September, at 9.30am in the Church Hall. Tea and Coffee, and an opportunity for a short time of informal fellowship will follow immediately afterwards. All welcome.
Property Collection
A property collection will be held at the close of both services on Sunday 7th September.
Monthly Record
The latest issue of The Monthly Record is available at the door for subscribers.
The Trinitarian Bible Society – Public Meetings
The Trinitarian Bible Society will be holding a public meeting on Monday 24th August from 7.30-8.30pm in the Leverburgh Community Hub.
Speaker Craig Dennison looking at “Global Urgency of Translation and Distribution”. There will be a Powerpoint presentation and book stall.
Induction
The Ordination and Induction of Rev. Scott Macleod to the charge of Pairc Free Church, Gravir, will take place on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 7pm, subject to the successful completion of ordination trials. The service to be taken by Rev. Colin Macleod, Back. A reception will follow in the Caberfeidh Hotel at 9pm. All warmly invited.
Men's Breakfast
The monthly Men's Breakfast will take place on Saturday 29th August at 9.30am in the Creagan Cafe. All men in the congregation, or connected with the congregation in any way, are warmly invited to come along.
Afternoon Tea
On Sat afternoon 29th August we would like to invite you to afternoon tea in the Church Hall. Admission by donation. Baking will be welcome. This is a fund raiser for Sparkle Sisters. The hall will be open from 2-4 pm. All are welcome. Bring a friend
Praise Evening ( WFM fundraiser)
On Friday evening 4th September, at 7.30 pm, a Praise evening will be held in the Church Hall. Ladies from the High Free Praise Group will provide music and a cup of tea will be provided following this. All welcome.
Visit By Dr Adam
On Saturday 5th September we will have the privilege of Dr Adam joining us at our monthly meeting. He will be accompanied by our former minister, Rev Kenny Ferguson, who is arranging a programme for Adam’s impending visit to Lewis.
Reflections Afternoon Tea – “Courteous Courage”
All ladies are warmly invited to this year's Afternoon Tea on Saturday 5th September from 2-4pm at Back Free Church. Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, refreshments and encouragement as we hear video messages on “Courteous Courage” from Guest Speaker Kate Forbes former Deputy First Minister of Scotland. Booking essential.
Reflections Afternoon Tea – “Courteous Courage”
All ladies are warmly invited to this year's Afternoon Tea on Saturday 5th September from 2-4pm at Back Free Church. Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, refreshments and encouragement as we hear video messages on “Courteous Courage” from Guest Speaker Kate Forbes former Deputy First Minister of Scotland. Booking essential.
Sunday Morning Tea
There will be tea and coffee served in the Church Hall after the morning service on Sunday 6th September. All warmly welcome.
ETS Study Opportunity - Friday Morning Systematics
ETS offers the opportunity for in-depth study of Systematic Theology every Friday morning throughout the academic year. This offers a wonderful opportunity to grow in knowledge of what the Bible teaches, to grow in confidence for wrestling with big questions, and to grow in love for the God who has done so much for us through his Son. The classes begin on Friday 4th September, are open to all, and can be accessed online between 9am-1pm on Fridays. Find out more and register at https://tinyurl.com/etsfriday
On The Shore Episode 13 - Mercy Ships
A new episode of the podcast has been released. Laura Ann, Courtney and Laura speak of their time aboard the ship whilst anchored off Madagascar. Click here to download the file or see the Podcast page
Interim Moderator
Rev Hugh Ferrier (Stornoway High Free Church) will continue to have pastoral responsibility for the congregation during the time of vacancy as Interim Moderator.
If anyone needs to get in touch with our Interim Moderator, Hugh Ferrier’s contact details are as follows:
Email: h121ferrier@googlemail.com
Home No: 01851 706788
Mobile No: 07981 082012
We are immensely grateful to Hugh Ferrier for agreeing to act as our Interim Moderator, and pray for him as he assumes this burden in addition to his existing responsibilities as minister of his own congregation.
Sound and Computer Help
We are in need of people to help assist with the sound and computer duties in the church, especially for funerals and any other week day services. Training and guidance will be provided. Without any volunteers for this important duty then services will not be streamed and microphones will not work during these week day services.