Intimations

Sunday School

The Sunday School meets at 12.15pm following the morning service.

Preaching Schedule

Sunday 24th May

AM & PM -  Rev. James Maciver (Retired)

Sunday 31st May

AM - Rev. James Maciver (Retired)

PM - Mr Calum Campbell (High Free)

Safe Guarding Training 

Training will take place on Monday 25th May at 7.15pm in the Church Hall. This training is necessary for those who are involved in the regular work of the church where they may have contact with children or vulnerable people. These roles would include crèche, Sunday school, youth clubs, outreach groups, community activity etc. 

Gaelic Psalm Singing

An evening of traditional Gaelic Psalm singing is to be held in the Church of Scotland Kinloch on Friday 22nd May at 7.30pm. We will have a number of precentors from the local area with us on the evening to lead the praise. All are welcome to attend.

Men's Breakfast

The monthly Men's Breakfast will take place on Saturday 23rd May 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.

Sunday Morning Tea

There will be tea and coffee served in the Church Hall after the morning service on Sunday 31st May. All warmly welcome.

Auction of Pictures, Paintings and Photographs

An Auction of various Pictures, Paintings and Photographs will be held in the Rev. M.A. Macleod Memorial Hall on Friday 29th May 2026 at 7.30pm, all proceeds will be shared with the Eilean Siar Food Bank and Moldova. Refreshments will be served. All purchases must be taken and paid for on the night. All welcome.

Providence Christian School - Vacancy

Providence Christian School, Stornoway, is currently advertising for a Primary Teacher (Part-Time) for the new session beginning August 2026. For further information contact office@providencechristian.school

Monthly Saturday Morning Prayer Meeting

The next Morning Prayer Meeting will take place on Saturday, 6th June, 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 June.

Prìseil Ladies Conference 2026 

The Conference (run by the Ladies of the High Free Church) will be held on Friday 12th June from 7.30-9pm and Saturday 13th June from 10am-4pm in the Rev M A Macleod Memorial Hall on Kenneth Street. Our guest speaker is Paula Buchel from Guildford in Surrey and the theme is “In His Presence”.  Donations from the event will be split between Steadfast Global and Women's Aid (Western Isles). To book please complete Booking Form at https://tinyurl.com/priseil2606 or email priseil.hfc@outlook.com

Monthly Record 

The latest issue of The Monthly Record is available at the door for subscribers.

Formal Approval to Call a Minister

The Interim Moderator has now received confirmation from the Mission Board that the congregation’s application to call a minister has now been formally approved. It is worth noting that Board members were impressed with our Development Plan. This is very is encouraging and we must pray for the Lord’s guidance as we move forward.

Vacancy Committee Update

After having contacted all Ministers brought up by members and adherents of the congregation, here are the responses we have received.

Ministers who have agreed to preach in the coming weeks/months:

Rev. Alasdair Macaulay (Tain & Fearn), Rev. Calum Macmillan (Rosskeen), Rev. Calum I Macleod (Ferintosh), Rev. Andrew Coghill (Scalpay), Rev. Alan Shearer (Dunblane), Rev. Hugh Ferrier (High Free), Rev Paul Murray (Kinloch) and Mr Scott Macleod (final year Student).

These men will preach in the congregation over the coming weeks and months.

In the meantime, we encourage the congregation to remember the following:

    • Pray for the men who are due to come and preach - that they would have liberty as the prepare and preach, and that they would have a heart for God's work in Lochs, if it is God's will.

    • Pray for those who have declined to preach, that they will have peace with the decision they have come to or that God would challenge them to come and preach with us, if it is His will.

    • Continue to be a praying people as we go through this vacancy period.

    • Encourage members and adherents to continue to bring potential names of ministers to the Vacancy Committee for us to then approach.

    • Pray for Rev. C I Macleod as he leaves the Manse.  Pray for the family as a whole and their future.

    • Pray for Rev. Hugh Ferrier, his family and his own congregation as they continue to support us through this vacancy period.

Finally, please speak to any members of the Vacancy Committee if you have any questions or would like to suggest any further names.

Encouraging Women

Over the next few weeks, all women connected with the congregation are invited to meet very informally, so as to get to know each other better and to encourage each other in knowing the Lord, whatever our age or situation in life.  An initial two month trial period over May/June will help us identify -

(a) what women across the congregation would find helpful and encouraging as we  move forward after the summer holiday period, and

(b) how we might, over time, connect with the wider community.

Since personal/work commitments vary, and since we want everyone to feel involved, there are three time options over this May/June period - morning, afternoon, or evening.

Day Date Time Venue

Tuesday 5th May 7.30 p.m. Church Hall

Tuesday 2nd June 7.30 p.m. Church Hall

Thursday 14th May 10.30 a.m. Chrissie's House

Tuesday 9th June 10.30 a.m. Chrissie's House

Tuesday 19th May 2.30 p.m. Janet's House

Tuesday 16th June 2.30 p.m. Janet's House

If you, or anyone you know, would like a lift on any of these dates, or if you have any questions, please speak to Chrissie or phone 01851 860 799.

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.