News & Updates

Notices - 19 March

Sunday 19

The Congregational Fellowship will meet in the hall after the evening service and all are welcome. Colin Campbell, CAP Scotland Partnership Manager, will be sharing about the work of Christians Against Poverty and launching the CAP money course in the congregation. Come along and find out more.

Tuesday 21

The Cabarfaith group meets on Tuesday at 7:30 in the Cabarfeidh Hotel. Please join us for a time of informal discussion exploring what it means to be a Christian.

Midweek Meetings: All at 7.30pm in the Seminary
Wednesday – English (Rev Kenneth Ferguson)
Thursday – Gaelic (Rev James Maciver);
Saturday – English

Children and Youth Groups

Parent & Toddler meets on Tuesday (1.00–3.00pm) and Thursday (9.45-11.45am)
Campaigners: C Club (6-7pm) and Crosstrax (7-8.30pm) on Monday in the hall
Kidz Zone meets on Thursday at 6.15-7.30pm

Friday 24

All Girls Allowed meets on Friday 24th March in the MA Hall at 7.30pm and we will be having a Pamper evening. PLEASE put a penny in the box if you intend to come. All ladies very welcome.

Advance Notice

There will be a meeting of the Ladies’ Visitation volunteers on Tuesday 28th March at 7pm in the session room. The number of people identified as in need of visits has increased and so we require additional volunteers. If you are interested please come along to the meeting and find out more.

Elgin and Forres Free Church - Request for Financial Assistance

Elgin and Forres Free Church have worshipped in their current building for over 100 years. The building is well used and hosts several activities in addition to regular Lord's Day and mid week services. The interior has been adapted to accommodate these activities and to enhance its witness to the surrounding community. Although they have endeavoured to maintain the exterior of the building over the years, they have now come to the stage where larger items of maintenance need to be addressed. In a recent survey, it was highlighted that the building's external pointing requires urgent attention. The cost of the work is likely to be at least £20,000 but could be substantially more. The congregation is in the process of raising funds to meet these costs and is appealing to the wider church for assistance. If anyone wishes to contribute to this appeal they should put their donation in an envelope clearly marked 'Elgin and Forres Appeal' and leave it in the collection plate at the church or the Seminary.

New Website

The new websiten is still a work in progress and the developers would appreciate any feedback about the website, positive and negative; what works well and what doesn’t. Please use the contact form on the website to submit your feedback. Thank you.

Islands Study Conference: Booking now open

Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd April 2017 in Harris Hotel, Tarbert, Isle of Harris
Conference Hosts: Rev. Calum Iain & Dina Macleod, Back
Speakers: Rev. James Maciver, Stornoway, Signs of the Times
Rev. Hector Morrison, Highland Theological College, “Maternal” Aspects of the Godhead
Mission Focus: Rev. Calum Iain & Dina Macleod, God Is Good Africa
Cost - £160 (Application in writing with £10.00 non-refundable Booking Fee perperson) Conference website: www.isc.scot

Booking Secretary (Hotel Residents only)
Murdo Graham
5 Catherine Hill, Vatisker,
Isle of Lewis, HS2 0JS
Mobile: 07833 552100 Tel: 01851 820696
Email: [email protected]

Booking Secretary (Day Visitors for Meals/Buffets only)
Joan Iversen
8 Benside Road, Newmarket, Laxdale,
Isle of Lewis, HS2 1TF
Mobile: 07768 887031 Tel: 01851 702172
Email: [email protected]