Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo of Barnabas Fund is speaking at a number of venues across the Highlands and Islands regarding the persecution of Christians around the world and the challenges facing believers today.
A summary of events taking place in June as part of the aLive Festival week in Inverness.
An Australian mother, married to a Japanese husband with five children all born in Jerusalem. Christine Sakakibara is visiting Fort William and Portree speaking about miracles, terror attacks and adversities in Israel.
Following concerts last year in Caithness schools, Christian artiste BeBe Vox is to perform at two free concerts in Wick and Thurso churches.
Internationally-known singer, song-writer and campaigner Paul Field is due to hold workshops for school pupils prior to giving a concert in Fortrose.
Since the early information evenings back in 2009 Reality Adventure Works has now become an established presence in the Highlands with an office and a two-person project team. Could you become involved?
An ecumenical Watchnight service which is due for screening over Christmas has produced hard evidence that the world is shaking.
An Inverness Church of Scotland is holding a church service for those who may have experienced sadness and loss; and for whom Christmas can be a difficult time.
A 4-day Foundation Course on Pastoral Care is planned for the new year at the Mishkan Resource Centre in Inverness. It has been developed by the ACC.
CARE is hosting a day conference to equip church leaders and others involved in pastoral care to respond effectively to the needs of people with a dependence on internet pornography.
The guest speaker for this meeting is Alison Munt. Alison will be sharing from the word of God and how a relationship with Jesus changed her life.
With a passion for workplace evangelism Mark Greene of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity is scheduled to speak at a series of events in Inverness
Helen Shapiro, the former child pop star and adult jazz singer is due to take part in a Gospel Outreach in Invergordon this month.
Following on from a series of similar events elsewhere in Scotland a 3-day conference aimed at encouraging and envisioning God's people is being hosted in Alness Baptist Church.
BeBe Vox took Caithness by storm last week with her singing and dancing performances to just under 1000 people at concerts in Thurso and Wick
This week will see outreach concerts in Caithness schools and churches organised by the Caithness Churches Festival Committee.
Following a very short illness Rev. Grant Bell, a much-loved minister who served in both the Free Church of Scotland and the Church of Scotland died recently in Inverness. His funeral service was held in Dornoch last Saturday.
An 'all women' meeting with a warm invitation to all Christian women AND their friends and family members.
An evening of praise with singers and musicians from various Inverness churches with proceeds going to worthwhile causes.
Scrabster is a ferry port which in earlier years enjoyed a visit each summer from the Queen during her summer holiday journey to Balmoral Castle
The river Naver runs through Strathnaver in the county of Sutherland.
CMJ – a Christian outreach to the Jewish people – is hosting a Mini Conference at Ellel Scotland's Blairmore House focussing on Jewish relations and Christian Spirituality
The People's Bible project is coming to the Highlands and Islands and offers a chance to all to contribute to a nationwide initiative as part of the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible.
City Life Church in Inverness has just become the owner of St. Columba's Church in Inverness. Pastor Owen Morris speaks of the plans for the building.
During a 4-week outreach in the Orkney islands people were saved, brought back to the Lord and healed of various afflictions through the prayers of the saints and the preaching of God's word.
Over 1700 pupils from Caithness secondary schools experience a music- based, multi-media outreach with top Christian musicians and a scientist who explored the relationship between faith and science.
Come and hear what our guest speaker will share to encourage you. This meeting we will all learn something new from God we are sure
The King's Fellowship in Inverness is hosting a one-day workshop to explore creative movement in worship with and without the use of banners. flags and other props as an expression of worship.
An evening of song with Amy Roberts along with fellow artists Donalda Steward and Johnny Bremner at Dingwall Free Church.
Well-known author and conference speaker John Blanchard is scheduled to speak on the often-asked question.
Come along and enjoy an evening of Music and Fellowship at a 'Ministry in Song' evening with Annita McDonnell in the MacCallum Centre, Alness
As part of the Alive Festival, Rev Dominic Smart from Aberdeen, will be teaching at Kinmylies Church of Scotland, Inverness.
At the time of a recent 'Communion Season' in a Stornoway church, the people who were gathered togeether experienced a special touch of God.
Pictures of the Bible verses engraved on the wall of a building directly across the street from the main hall in the Inverness Town (City) Hall
Johnny Bremner and Eddie Murison are scheduled to participate in an evening of Gospel Country Music and testimony in Balintore.
A week of intercession, biblical teaching and real-life insights with Messianic leaders from Jerusalem giving news of current events in Israel and the strategic relevance regarding world affairs and Biblical prophecy.
The Chit Chat series of women's meetings kicks of again with a new series of meetings offering a range of interesting subjects.
In conjunction with the Biblefresh 400th-anniversary of the KJV, the Scottish Bible Society is holding a Celebration Dinner in Inverness. Book now!
The MacCallum Centre in Alness is a base from and within which a variety of ministries reach out to the community in the town and community.
The guest speaker for this meeting is Mandy Nutt. Mandy will be sharing from the word of God and how a relationship with Jesus changed her life.
In a joint event across Caithness churches Chip Kendall (former lead singer with ‘thebandwithnoname’) returns to Caithness with a talented team of people to work in Thurso and Wick high schools in April.
After a period of years in their premises in Church Street, the Inverness CLC bookshop has moved to new premises. An official Shop Opening and Evening Celebration is planned for Saturday.
An audio interview with Jim Ritchie is now available to supplement his report on the move of God in Stornoway during his time there at a Communion Season
As a lead-in to the the forthcoming Impact World Tour, IWT Oban are hosting a 'Transform Argyll' community gathering to inspire believers to come together in a life of prayer, praise, teaching and fasting. Speaker: Tommy Macneil, Stornoway.
You are warmly invited to a women's meeting for outreach and encouragement over a meal and to listen to an interesting speaker.
Scripture Union Action Group are hosting a Coffee Morning in Dingwall and extend a warm invitation to all to come and enjoy a cuppa and learn more about the work.
Creation Ministries International are holding two events in the Highlands at the beginning of March. One of these meetings is scheduled for Inverness; the other for Dornoch.
Richard Morrison of Reality Aventure Works gives news of a training evening for anyone who would like to work with the organisation and young people.
Following his visit in 2009, world-class Christian singer/song-writer and author, Michael Card is making a return visit the Highland town of Nairn. This will be his third visit: the first was in 1997.
From its original location in Castle Street, Inverness the CLC bookshop moved to Church Street. In March 2011 the shop again moved and returned to Castle Street, this time moving to occupy the former Wesley Owen/Living Oasis premises.
An evening to find out more about the excting aLive Festival taking place in Inverness this summer. Come along to Hilton Lighthouse and take your friends.
Sandra Sellmer from Elijah House Prayer Ministry is scheduled to speak at a day conference. She has a passion to see people healed and set free into their destiny and purpose in Christ.
Songs, poems and music giving expression to the significant and transitional moments of life; aimed at bringing comfort, inspiration and challenge.
“Salainn agus Solas” is the inaugural South Skye and Lochalsh Public Christianity Conference. The aim of the conference is to help equip Christians for life in a sceptical age.
Elgin Community Church of God are hosting a series of meetings to llok at the teaching on the Tabernacle and explore its significance for us today.
As an outreach to men in the Forres area, a new breakfast club for men is now operating with a line up of interesting speakers planned.
A full week of ministry organised by aLive Ministry covering four main areas of Teaching, Equipping, Outreach and Celebration with artists and speakers drawn from a range of ministries.
Reality Adventure Works are holding an evening with food, music, interviews and video for those individuals and churches who might wish to support autistic young people.
Fort William Christian Fellowship are hosting a Simpy His Ministries day conference in Ft. William looking at topics including 'Choosing Life; Created for Love; The Orphan Heart. Limited places: book now.
Book now for the Fort William Aglow 10th anniversary dinner with speakers David and Heather Johnson of Simply His Ministries and Guest worship leader Allan McKinlay.
An Inverness congregation are again holding a special 'Blue Christmas' service for those who wish to remember loved ones who have passed away.
Adding to the list of 'Reformation' meetings being held to mark the 450th Anniversary of the events in Scotland in 1560, two special meetings are being held in Inverness.
Helen Berhane, an Eritrean Christian who escaped from her homeland after severe persecution is scheduled to speak in Inverness about her experiences.
Former professional footballer Brian Irvine has been using the skills that God has given him with Keiss Baptist Church in giving a coaching session to members of the Youth Club.
The Challenger Bus team have been working in schools and a nursing home where children and the not-so-young have been hearing about Jesus Christ in Bible stories and through song.
Some Christians in Inverness have organised a fund-raising sponsored ramble to raise funds for a Christian school in Pakistan.
The Scottish Reformation Society holds a series of meetings over the Autumn to Spring season each year.
Following on from the 'Children in the Church' conference in 2009 there is now a further opportunity to engage with the issues around children's involvement in the church community.
400 years after the KJV was published a wide range of Christian organisations are seeking to 're-ignite and re-enthuse' a passion for the Bible as God's Word.
The Scottish Bible Society has nominated 24 October 2010 as a day to 'celebrate the Bible's liberating message with a 'FREE to go' theme and focus.
At at time when children are faced with invitations to join in activities which may have a dark spiritual side, an Inverness church is offering an alternative to Halloween which offers lots of fun and fancy dress.
In this month's Pray for Scotland newsletter, Highland representative Ernie Gibson gives an overview of the area and the situation across the churches.
The winter of 2010 will see a new accommodation service being provided by local churches and charities to rough sleepers in the Inverness area.
The Lighthouse of Prayer concept is an initiative of Pray for Scotland.Fourteen prayer groups meet in the Orkney Isles as reported at a recent board meeting.
A group of believers in the Forres area have been operating a Drop-In facility is now moving forward under the new name of 'Christians Together'.
The Scottish Northern Convention is scheduled to run from Sunday 26 to Thursday 30 September. The main convention speakers this year are Alistair Begg and Charles Price.
Eddie Murison who was saved from a life of serious crime which led him into prison is scheduled to give his testimony of how God saved him and is now using him.
GHOBE Ministries comprises a group of trained Christian believers whose calling is to assist and build up those who are struggling and in need of help. The GHOBE premises facilities can also be made available to others.
Following on from the departure of Ian Ross ICF is happy to announce an induction service for a new (replacement) pastor and his wife.
A new housing support charity has opened for business this week with an official launch on Tuesday, 14 September. The aim of the CCAST Highland venture is to assist those in difficulty to rebuild their lives.
An 'Away Day' for women entitled 'Living for God's Glory' is scheduled for September in teh Aviemore Highland Resort. A special accomodation offer is available until the end of June - so book now!
A weekend conference in Kyle of Lochalsh designed to encourage a deeper relationship as a son or daughter of the Father who loves His children.
CE is hosting a Highland launch of new material as part of the enhanced evangelistic course for young people: events in Inverness and Fort William.
A free conference in Inverness offers an opportunity for Christian men to come together and get to grips with the issues of being a man today's church and world.
The apparent conflict between Science and Christianity is the subject to be addressed at a day conference in Inverness with three expert speakers.
Saved out of a background of occult involvement Annie Meadows is a gifted singer songwriter. She will be sharing and singing in Alness at a tea and a concert.
The annual day conference of the Associated Presbyterian Churches is scheduled to be held in Inverness and is based on the theme: A Life Well-pleasing to God.
A Gairloch grouping is taking to the road again this year in a cycling event to raise money charities working in Romania with children and young people there.
Elspeth Masson, the area representative for Christian Friends of Israel is due to speak about what the Bible tells us about God's plans for present-day Israel.
The PWAMM Challenger bus has been working in Ullapool alongside a local congregation to take the Gospel to that Wester Ross community.
A young Baptist Church which originally located in Beauly has grown to the point of having to relocate to a Primary School serving a neighbourging village.
Amongst all the excitement surround the World Cup, the young people in Tain are embarking on a series of 'football madness' events around this year's FIFA 2010 football competition.
Ignite and Blythswood's Highland Food Bank are teaming up for a special event aimed to help those who are unable to the buy food for themselves. The evening includes a guest speaker and worship with the Ignite band.
The Christian Fellowship of Healing (Highland) are now available on Monday evenings in the Manna House for those in need of prayer for God's healing in their lives.
Margaret Martin is the Northern Board Treasurer for Aglow and she will be speaking about what Jesus has done for her.
A group comprising believers from across Scotland warmly invite Christians to a gathering Inverness to hear a biblical view of and reports from Israel from Messianic Jewish leader.
A speaker from China and another from Sudan are scheduled to speak in Inverness as part of the Leprosy Mission's 'Justice Tour'.
Following the 2009/2010 Homelessness project in Inverness, a follow-up conference was held to review teh project: an evaluation report is now available.
The local Christian community is warmly invited to an annual coffee morning in aid of funds for the Inverness Christian Youth Centre. Come along and take your friends.
In a wide-ranging interview, Murdo Murray - an Independent Christian candidate in the 2010 General Election - shares his personal experiences on the campaign trail.
A Christian charity is urgently looking for volunteers (young and older) to work with children across the Highlands who have social, emotional or communication problems.
A demonstration of Kitchen Range gadgets and preparation of tasty summer foods by Louisa from Kitchen Range, Dingwall.
The HTC are holding a series of teaching events in the Highlands, Islands and Grampian with Rev. Dr. Noel Due and Rev. Hector Morrison
Hebridean businessman Murdo Murray launches his 2010 General Election bid for the Western Isles standing as an independent candidate.
John Sode-Woodhed is due to give a presentation on Biblical Archeology and an introduction to the recently-established Israeli Education Forum.
Dr. Bert Cargill, a senior figure from the academic world is to give a series of talks on the subject of creation/evolution in Culloden Gospel Hall over a forthcoming weekend period.
Dr Bert Cargill, a senior figure from the academic world is to deliver a lecture entitled 'Why on earth - unlikely accident?' in Inverness on the subject of creation/evolution.
The BIG STREET band are to play in Alness with their own varied mix of acoustic, pop, smooth jazz, west coast music and soul.
GHOBE is offering courses of training in Pastoral Skills to those who have a calling and gifting in this area of ministry within the body of Christ.
A former SCP Scottish elections candidate is to stand as an independent at the forthcoming General Elections. In response the SCP have withdrawn from plans to contest the seat.
Families, adults, youth and children are once again warmly invited to come and share with other believers in the Seder (Passover meal). There is no charge.
Living Oasis are hosting a 'Vision Lunch' for Highland leaders from local churches and Christian organisations to outline and gather responses to the way forward.
The new Living Oasis bookshop was formally opened on Saturday by Rev. Prof. Andrew McGown who addressed a packed gathering before unveiling a plaque.
All women are warmly invited to the next Women's Aglow meeting, and to bring their friends to hear of how God has worked in women's lives.
Raised in China, Tony Anthony was a Kung Fu international champion and elite bodyguard. However he ended up an angry and violent man until his life was turned around.
Christianity Explored is a video-based outreach programme. This course will give an overview and insight into the dynamic of running the course.
The HTC has welcomed a new member of staff. Jason Maston who comes originally from America joins the HTC from a post in Aberdeen
CCC are hosting a Community Quiz and inviting teams of 4 from churches and local communities. The purpose is to raise funds for a trip to India.
GHOBE Ministries are hosting a series of sessions entitled 'The Case for Faith' based on Lee Strobel's investigative work and DVD of that title. All are warmly invited.
Friends of Beechwood House are inviting Christians in the Inverness area to come together and pray for those affected by alcohol problems and the threatened closure of the facility.
The Scottish Christian Party is hoping to field a candidate in the forthcoming general election and a contest is to held in the early new year to select a candidate.
Reality Adventure Works offers a chance to come and hear of the organisation's work with young people generally and the developments within the Highland area.
A fall of snow just before Christmas created traffic and logistical problems - not least for the Eurostar Channel Tunnel train service and its passengers. But it also created some lovely scenes.
A Story of Joyful Giving! Find out as the Veggies discover the true joy of giving to others -- at Christmas time and throughout the year!
Following the success of the first prayer meeting HIYFC are now hosting another opportunity to pray for youth work and young people throughout the Highlands and Islands.
Over the summer period a number of folk from the Highlands made trips to Romania in connection with pastoral and outreach activities in that country.
Marty Raichinov of BCSU Publishing House in Bulgaria is due to speak in Inverness. An update of the work of Emmaus Trust will also be given.
You are warmly invited to a special 'birthday' event of thanksgiving for 150 years of Inverness CYC. Speaker: Wilf Urquhart.
A special 'Jump' event for the whole family. It would be great to see you and your family come along to Inshes Church and join in a time of praise.
The Scottish Reformation Society are hosting a series of meetings over the Winter 2009 / Spring 2010 period in Inverness to which all are warmly invited.
CityLife Church in Inverness is holding an exciting 'alternative to Halloween' party at Inverness CYC for younger children with games food and fun.
As an alternative to Halloween, Dingwall Baptist Church are hosting a fun-night for Primary-age children with a clown, games and optional fancy dress.
Kul Bal is a committed Christian with a ministry of evangelism and healing. He comes from a Sikh/Hindu background and is making a return visit to Inverness.
Alison Ramsay who has been to Gautemala with Adopt-A-Child is scheduled to speak at this meeting. All ladies most welcome.
The Highland Theological College which has its main base in Dingwall is hosting a series of meetings, events and lectures. All are most welcome.
All and any who are interested in the work of the Gideons International (Inverness branch) are warmly invited to the 2009 Annual Meeting
The Scottish Bible Society is to host a Celebration Dinner and Auction for thanksgiving, fellowship and fund-raising for the work in Brazil.
Taking Part - Barn C.of S., Church of God Pentecostal, Castle Street B.C.,Culduthel C.C., Culloden B.C., Dalneigh C.of S., Deephaven Blythswood, Kingsview A.P.C..
The Scottish Northern Convention comes around again. It is held in Castle Street Church of Scotland, Dingwall with main speakers Ted Donnelly and Jonathan Prime.
Author and speaker Gary Kah speaking at a special one-day pastors, leaders and spouses' conference about governments plans to implement a 'New World Order'.
In association with Alness Baptist Church, Scottish Christian Men's Ministry is holding an outreach Men's Breakfast with a speaker and Christian musicians.
The Scottish Development Manager for Release International is due to speak in Inverness on her experiences working with the persecuted church around the world.
Following a 4-year season as Youth Worker with Hilton Parish Church Chris Watt is moving full-time on to a project entitled 'Out of the Box'.
A course on "The art of hearing God" which is described as being "biblically based and aims to help develop greater intimacy with Him."
Dr. Harry Reid speaking in Inverness Old High Church on his latest book 'Reformation: The Dangerous Birth of the Modern World.'
A ministry weekend in Kyle of Lochalsh with David and Heather Johnson of Simply His Ministries
A meeting to address some vital questions for the world, our age and the individual with an opportunity to pose questions to the speaker.
An update report on the pilot Inverness Shelter for the Homeless project with news of plans for this coming winter.
In the wake of the first Sunday ferry sailing to Stornoway, Murdo Murray comments on this historic event and other public and political issues.
Come along to an outreach meeting and take a friend to hear the amazing story of New Zealander Ian McCormack who came back from the dead.
As part of the continuing and exciting growth in Inverness Christian Youth Centre the 'NESSCAFE' is to be launched on 8 June.
A team from Israel will be giving political, spiritual and experiential insights based on the Word of God and their daily experiences of living in a physical and spiritual war zone.
Women for Mission are hosting an open meeting for men and women looking at: Historical and Biblical Israel.
Speaker is Elspeth Masson of CFI.
Catch up with news from Jim Rettie and his folk - including recent meetings held in the Highlands at which May Nicholson gave her compelling testimony.
At the next meeting of the Chit Chat women's group, Susan Appleby will be coming along to talk about the work of Wateraid in Madagascar and Traidcraft.
Author John Blanchard is due to give a talk entitled "Is God past His Sell-by Date?" at Inshes Church Inverness. The meeting was originally scheduled for June last year
The Highland Theological College has appointed Hector Morrison to the position of Principal. Hector has been the acting principal since the beginning of the year.
Dornoch Free Church is hosting their second annual Holiday Bible Club during the second week of the school's Easter Holiday.
You are warmly invited to a Passover (Seder) Meal with Messianic Praise Music and a Passover Presentation. There is no charge and the meal is completely vegetarian
The Inverness branch of the Scottish Bible Society are planning a literature outreach on Good Friday in conjunction with the Silent Witness in the city.
In keeping with the practice over the years there is an opportunity to stand with other believers in Silent Witness in Inverness city centre on Good Friday
Those whose churches don't have evening services could be interested in a film being shown at Culduthel Christian Centre - How Great is Our God.
A great opportunity to benefit from an excellent Bible teacher of international standing who invariably imparts sound Biblical teaching and spiritual insights.
Trustees of the Castle of Mey which was owned and used as a holiday home by the Queen Mother have caused a row by refusing to allow civil or gay marriages in the castle.
For a 2-week period in February seven Inveress churches opened their doors to accommodate those in the area who were homeless during that time.
Pagans from across the world have reacted angrily to suggestions that followers have perpretrated desecrating attacks on Highland churches
A Free Teaching Day which seeks to provide understanding of how God's healing love can bring freedom from life-crippling fear.
John Mackay, the International Director of Creation Research is due to speak at two meetings in Wick Baptist Church. Subject: "Was Darwin Right?"
The Internation Director Creation Research 2009 is due to speak at an outreach event in Dornoch when he will give his testimony of how he came to Christ and has since debated creation issues world-wide.
A group of Christians in the Lochaber area have been encouraged in their engaging with their community through a recent day conference.
Christian men from Shetland have been making the trip to Belfast for The Mandate Conference; and are now meeting regulary together in Lerwick
Harris Golf Club could be denied financial help from Sportscotland, the Scottish national agency for sport unless the Club agrees to open on Sundays.
The Faith Mission are due to hold rallies in Easter Ross in Maryburgh, Fortrose and Balintore. The speaker is Rev. Malcolm Macinnes and there will be update reports.
The annual Keswick in Buckie is a firm favourite as a holiday convention and exhibition in the North of Scotland.
The Chit Chat meetings offer opportunity for women of the community to meet together, enjoy each others company and be inspired. The Faith Like Potatoes film is based on a true story.
The launch of Love Orkney seeks to see an inter-denominational presence and focus of praying, caring and sharing throughout the area, and linking to the Lighthouses of Prayer.
Brian Irvine to former Scottish International footballer was the guest speaker to a group of over 50 men in Elgin High Church
The Manna House cafe in Huntly Street, Inverness holds a fortnightly (Thursdays) time of fellowship, singing, prayer and scripture reading. All welcome!
The Two Lochs Project is new a charity which has been set up to reach out to teenagers in the Lochaber area; and a youth worker has been appointed.
An afternoon workshop sponsored by Round The Loch Fellwship; for church leaders and Christians interested in working out their faith in the community.
On a cold weekend in November group of almost 40 of us weathered the storms to make it to a coastal tearoom to attend a lighthouses of prayer training.
What does it mean to be a man today? How can they father the next generation and be an effective role model for their own children while still suffering the wounding that has come from their own fathers?
A series of classes to help you to understand the links between the Old Testament story of God's people and the New Testament story of God's revelation in Jesus Christ.
Leaders (ministers, elders, prayer and organisation leaders etc.) are invited to indicate an interest in hearing from a pastor from Israel speaking in Inverness
You are warmly invited to a Hogmanay Ceilidh at the Inverness CYC/YMCA. Take some food and some friends and enjoy an evening together.
Nairn Free Church have appointed a new minister to this work. Mud (as he likes to be known) is a native of Glasgow and comes with his wife Maggie and their two children.
Ethan Smith has joined the team at Smithton/Culloden Free Church as a youth worker. Ethan comes with his wife Holly from a previous role in Orlando.
Sensing a prompting from the Lord, a Christian family in Oban have established a new bookshop in the town as a Kingdom resource in the area
Father and son team Peter and John Wilson are in the process of establishing the Beauly Christian Fellowship as part of the body of Christ in their local area.
Come and pick up some pre-Christmas ideas at Chit-Chat's "Kitchen Range" evening at Culduthel Christian Centre. This is a 'ticket' event so book now.
A Brethren Assembly in Glasgow has made a free gift of their building to a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)
A Christian Conference for Women - Dynamic Bible teaching - Lively worship - helpful seminars set in the Cairngorms National Park.
An evening with Garth Hewitt in concert. 'A Word of Difference' with songs about beauty, struggle, joy, laughter, and wonder at Culduthel Christian Centre
Blythswood are looking for help with the work involved in their annual Shoe Box Appeal with shoe box sorting scheduled at Culduthel and Culloden churches.
Professor John Lennox is scheduled to speak at Eden Court on creation and science as part of the UHI Lecture Series which earlier included a talk from Richard Dawkins.
A Hand in Hand/Heart to Heart seminar planned for 3 and 4 October 2008 in the Barn Church Inverness running from Friday evening through Saturday
A day conference for women in the MacDonald Aviemore Conference Centre with Nola Leach (CARE) and Martha MacPherson (returned from Peru)
A course to help you understand the links between the Old Testament story of God's people and the New Testament story of God's revelation in Jesus Christ.
The centuries-old tradition of 'Kirking the Council' through the streets of Inverness has been reinstated in revitalised form by the new provost of Inverness
Concerning troubles in Orissa, India, a local leader says: ""They don't understand that by doing this, the church will grow by leaps and bounds, and this will cause thousands to come to Christ."
The Association of Christian Teachers in Scotland invite friends and interested parties to an informal look back over the past year at the work of the Association
Western Isles Council is to consider overturning a ban against the Sunday operation of public facilities and transport services in the Hebrides
A report from the Islands Ablaze prayer conference which was held in Orkney in the Spring which saw folk gathered from as far afield as America.
Lairg Free Church was packed at the beginnning of August for the induction of the newly-ordained minister for the Free Churches of Bonar Bridge and Lairg
Helen Shapiro the former child pop star and international jazz singer is due to take part in a Gospel Outreach in Dornoch in the autumn.
The Convention meets at Castle Street Church of Scotland from Sat 29 Sept to Thursday 2nd October. Speakers include Liam Goligher, Martin Allen and Hugh Watt.
Letter and phone box in Cromarty
The Inner Dornoch Firth looking towards Arday and Bonar Bridge.
An American and a Scottish church leader have both published articles this week on the Lakeland revival and the controversy which surrounds it.
This month the local Board of the Ft. William chapter will be sharing on God's faithfulness along with an annual forum discussion for members and guests.
Dave Gillan is looking to start a Men's Breakfast group in the Alness area and would like others who might be interested in joining in to be in touch with him.
Catch the Fire Ministries are running a Prophetic Evangelism School in Inverness with speakers Mark Stibbe and Nick Pengelly.
A conference at the Barn Church (Inverness) to explore the exercising of the prophetic ministry in the local church led by three international speakers.
A news report of how God has worked and is continuing to work in China during and since the recent earthquake which has opened up the people to the Gospel
Ian McCormack died after being stung by a deadly jellyfish. Miraculously he came back to life and travels the world telling his story - including Wick Baptist Church
The annual "Keswick in Buckie" is scheduled for the beginning of August in its usual home in North Church, Buckie
Highland Harmony Singers extend a warm invitation to an afternoon of Psalmody Praise at the Skye Psalmody Festival in Portree High School
You are warmly invited to come and check out the Inverness YMCA/CYC's brand new coffee bar which is open from 7 - 26 July from 12 noon - 5.00pm
Annette Maclean at SU Inverness sends in some links to the prayer newsletters from the SU workers in the Highlands and Islands area.
A course mixing inspirational teaching and creativity workshops for those who know the love of God in their head but long for it to reach the depths of their heart.
Ian McCormack was stung multiple times by Box Jellyfish. He relates how he was declared clinically dead and how an encounter with God, radically changed his life.
Frida Gashumba miraculously survived the massacre of her family in the Rwandan genocide. Frida will be telling of her survival and how she found healing and restoration through the forgiveness of her family’s killers.
Christians in Shetland are putting a copy of the Father's Love Letter into every Shetland home (10,400 approx.).
J. Bryson Arthur who is the director of and a professor at Nazareth Centre for Christian Studies will be speaking (d.v.) on his work in training Arab and Hebrew Christian leaders in Israel.
Ellel Scotland are hosting a 'school' entitled '21st Century Church' at their Blairmore House centre from 28 June - 5 July 2008.
Question: "What can we learn from reflecting on Jesus as a rabbi, prophet, guru and brother of the Buddha?" Who's asking? A partner of Action for Churches Together in Scotland.
There is a free day on Saturday as part of the Israel Prayer Conference at Blairmore House. Come and hear from Israeli pastors about the situation in Israel.
A series of summer evening services are due to be held at the Old High Church, Inverness starting with the Church of Scotland moderator
Two fliers believe that prayer saved them as they plunged to earth when their microlight aircraft ran out of fuel and seemed destined for a fatal crash.
A summary delegate report back from the recent Scottish Network Churches Conference 2008 on building church in the community.
XCEL Church in Portree is hosting Duncan MacAskill from Aberdeen on the weekend of 24/25th May. All are most welcome!
Some encouraging news about the prayer that is going up from God's saints in the Fort William area
Church should mean more than what we do on Sundays. An increasing number of Christians are finding the value of being together in new expressions of fellowship with one another.
Nate Louden and Ben Peters have joined the ministry team of Inverness Bible Church and to work alongside the body of Christ in Inverness
A critique on Richard Dawkins' answers during the Questions and Answers session at Eden Court, Inverness, 2nd April 2008.
Big Brother winner Cameron Stout from Orkney was one of the most popular and most unlikely contestants ever to star on the hit Channel 4 TV reality show.
Loch Gamha, near Loch an Eilein, Badenoch and Strathspey
Loch an Eilein, Badenoch and Strathspey
February 2008
Expelled is a film produced and being released in the United States which seeks to expose the campaign aimed against scientists who hold to a creationist view of the universe.
The 'Church without walls' National Gathering is being held again this year at Ingliston Show Ground in Edinburgh over 2 days in May
The Inverness C of S Presbytery ran a Drug and Alcohol Day Conference to look at the issues of substance misuse. Opportunities to listen to speakers and discuss the issues.
Following the loss by fire of their original premises in Culloden, Adopt A Child's new building has just been opened.
The film Amazing Grace is to receive a showing in the Merkinch Community Centre. A chance to see, or see again; and certainly to pray for the event.
The latest newsletter from the Highland Theological College, plus details about a forthcoming lecture by Professor Andrew McGowan in Eden Court.
Elaine Duncan, the Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society, recently paid a visit to Peru not long after a devastating earthquake hit the country:
Christians in Skye are taking to the airwaves and presenting Christian radio programmes on the local radio station Cuillins FM.
In relation to neighbourhood Bible study groups, do you know of any or are you involved in one, or would you like information about any group in your area.
Google has been threatened with legal proceedings by the Christian Institute which claims that the internet giant is guilty of religious discrimination.
Rev. Jim Rettie and Christian Fellowship of Healing (Highland) are to host a meeting and then a series of sessions at Culbokie on the ministry of Christian healing
Allied to the opening of the new Culloden Battlefield Visitors Centre, the Barn Church have organised two events - Sandy Millar (formerly HTB) and a Songs of Praise at Culloden
Evangelist Donald Buchanan and his wife Shirley are to be speakers at Gospel healing meetings in Glenelg in Wester Ross.
Rev. David Robertson of the Free Church gives a response to Dawkins in his book The Dawkins letters; and you can view him speaking about this here.
A student with the Highland Theological College has submitted a short paper comparing modes of study in an open learning environment.
The Kyle Rally and Isle of Skye Convention weekend is run by The Faith Mission who welcome visitors who are able to join with them for all or part of the time.
Once again the congregation of Old High St Stephen's have invited a series of well-known to Inverness to speak at evening services at the Old High Church.
Rev Levente Horvath, President and Founder of Bonus Pastor Rehabilitation Centre in Romania to speak on men recovering from addiction.
Christians of all ages and from across the various churches walked through the streets of Wick on Easter Friday and then held an open air outreach service to preach Christ
The Prospects Group in Inverness are having a special "Feast" afternoon which will include Music, Craft, Drama, Songs, Bible Stories
The Inverness branch of the Scottish Bible Society held an outreach in the Eastgate Centre and the streets of Inverness on Good Friday (21 March)
Coming into Inverness from the Beauly direction - with Kessock Bridge in the background
Connecting Sutherland Prayer/Praise Rally and a Mens's Meeting in Lairg. Pastor Bert McKaig of Pray for Scottland will (d.v.) be speaking at both meetings
The Chit Chat women's group is hosting a Film Night with a screening of 'Amazing Grace' followed by refreshments and fellowship.
An invitation to your Church/Christian organisation to participate in the 'Journey of the Christian Faith' that takes place in the UK and your region in June/July 2008.
The HTC is based in Dingwall and offers theological training to degree level to college-based and home-based students.
Following the tragic and untimely death of young Roddy Stewart two services have been held by Inverness Christians who have worked with Roddy and know his family.
Friday will see both a funeral and memorial service for young Roddy Stewart who was tragically killed as he made his way home in the early hours of Saturday morning
Marj Donaldson of Highland Community Care Forum is keen to know what the churches are doing for the senior citizens in the Inverness area
Derek Rous, the newly appointed Director of Prayer for Israel and and Herman Haustein - a pastor from Israel - are due to speak at two meetings in the Highlands
The newly appointed Director of Prayer for Israel and and Herman Haustein - a pastor from Israel - are due to speak at two meetings in the Highlands
The Scottish Christian Men's Ministry is hosting its sixth Annual Conference.
Prospects meetings to supports people with learning disabilities
BBC's Songs of Praise programme recorded in Orkney with Sally Magnusson was broadcast on Sunday 13 Jan 2008. It can be seen on BBC's iPlayer
Annette Maclean has joined the SU team in the Highlands - with a small "nudge" from the Lord via the Christians Together web site.
The Beauly Firth, Coulmore and the mountains in the west
The sun rising over the Moray Firth with the Kessock Bridge and the Muirtown basin n the foreground
Brora Christian Fellowship was launched on Sunday 11th February this year from an Inverness Christian Fellowship housegroup. Most recently Donald Buchanan has been ministering there.
She was a teenage girl, pregnant and umarried but the baby she was carrying was destined to change the world.
Donnie MacLeod outlines the recent work of the Faith Mission and alerts us to a need for accommodation for the summer camps.
A vision to see Prospects groups across the Highland area - supporting families and individuals who have learning difficulties.
Looking east towards Ardvreck Castle and Ben More Assynt on the road beteen Lochinver and Ledmore junction
Sun rising over Loch Broom on a November morning
Looking across the Beauly Firth to a snowy Ben Wyvis
Loch Morlich in February - late afternoon
The Christian community in Orkney is in the process of planning an "Islands Ablaze" prayer conference for Spring 2008.
A party of 35 Highland volunteers led by members of Hilton Church and their friends recently paid a return visit to Puerto Alegria
James Campbell, Blythswood's CEO responds to the newspaper columnists attack on the Blythswood Christmas Shoe Box appeal.
Partylite - a pre-Christmas evening with candles and a range of Christmas gifts. By women ... for women...inspiring women.
Refreshments too!
There will be a new children's movie out in December called "The Golden Compass". The movie has been described as "atheism for kids"
A film that asks the question: "What does the universe say about God?"
Free Admission. Classification equivalent to 12A.
Loch Maree sits between Kinlochewe and Poolewe; running alongside the A832
Culduthel Christian Centre presents - Veggie Tales: the Toy that saved Christmas. A short children's film.
Free Admission. Refreshments available
Inverness YMCA/CYC are organising two events as part of the annual "Children in Need" appeal. Try your hand at racing an F1 car; or keeping quiet for a while in a sponsored silence.
A training event for 'Jump'- a new creative praise and worship event for children in Inverness and surrounding areas.
Tain Youth Cafe YMCA, with local church support, is arranging a pilot Youth Alpha course starting in January 2008
All are cordially invited to this meeting.
The speaker is Rev. Bill Wallace and the evening will include musical Items, testimonies and updates
Come along and support the work amongst young people in the city through the YMCA "CYC" sale and coffee morning
The new season of meetings for the Inverness Branch of the Scottish Reformation Society is due to begin in October.
Come and hear conference speaker, lecturer and Thought for the Day contributor Dr. Elaine Storkey during the week of prayer for Global Poverty
A day seminar hosted by Inverness Christian Fellowship which opens up the participant's understanding of the Scriptures.
An evening to hear from a number of local speakers on their experiences working in Malawi.
Tearfund’s Global Poverty Prayer Week pulls together thousands of Christians hungry to hear God and keen to be part of a miracle.
The ruin of a Free Church at Jamestown, near Strathpeffer in Ross-shire.
A multi-media interactive " International Creative Presentation with a Operational Mobilisation Team from Asia/Latin America/OM Ships
Bike Run in support of two charities in Romania, the Csemete Nursery in Cluj and the Acts Trust who work with impoverished teenagers in Romania.
The Hebridean Princess is a ferry converted into a holiday cruise ship sailing on the West Coast of Scotland.
Torridon is a village on the West Coast of Scotland in the county of Ross-shire. It is surrounded by hills
A new prayer meeting for ladies has been launched at the south end of Skye
Orkney had a flurry of SU activity as Scott McRoberts the Regional Worker for the Northern Highlands and Orkney paid a 6-day visit to the County.
Mr. Willie Weatherspoon is making history in the ecclesiastical circles of Inverness Church of Scotland Presbytery; but not without dissent concerning his "lay" status.
A new youth outreach venture in and under the auspices of the Christian Youth Centre and encouraging young people to "Connect" with God
A week-long course on intercessory prayer run by Ellel Ministries Scotland at Blairmore House (near Huntly)
Nairn Churches Together begining a sixth winter series of Bible-based talks; with a time for questions and answers.
In the summer of 2007 the Faith Mission team along with Caithness Christians ran a Holiday Club in Canisbay. Bible teaching mixed with singing, fun and games
A one day course designed to equip the church to reach out to people from the range of cultures now within the Highlands.
A meeting to hear how God is working today in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and many other Middle Eastern countries.
Ake Green is a Swedish pastor who was sentenced to prison for saying that homosexuality is wrong. His conviction was overturned on appeal.
A powerful poem of re-introduction to the real Jesus (of God, the Bible and His church). The Jesus who came, the Jesus who reigns and the Jesus who is coming back.
But the maddening reality is that we do not understand that WE are our own worst enemies......
Dr. Donald Boyd, the SCP Highland Campaign manager will be present at an open meeting to listen to your concerns and to discuss the way ahead.
Pastor Kul Bal who is now based in Melbourne, Australia is due to speak in Inverness. He gave up a well-paid job to serve the Lord more fully bringing encouragement, restoration and inner healing to individuals and ministries.
This is a picture taken from the bridge across the Dornoch Firth looking towards the west.
The largest chartered flight of the summer filled with new immigrants (olim) from North America touched down Tuesday morning at Ben Gurion International Airport.
Olivier Roy, the French political scientist says: "Today the narrative of the revolt is religious. Forty years ago it was Marxist. Today it is religious....."
A talk being organised by Dornoch and District Christian Fellowship on the subject "By Design" with an opportunity for questions and answers.
Rev. Martyn Bateman has obtained kind permission from the new owner of Foyers Church to hold services throughout July and August.
Orkney’s Christian Endeavour Camp returned to Westray again this summer and for 2007 they took the theme of ‘007 God’s Special Agents.
Help Blythswood to raise funds towards the care of old people and ex orphanage boys in Satu Nou in Romania
A new 8-part series starts Monday 6th August about the work of the Vine Trust bringing relief to the people of the Amazonian region.
The annual Scottish Northern Convention is sceduled to be held in Dingwall (Castle Street Church of Scotland) with a full programme of events and speakers.
Ken Ham (international speaker with Answers in Genesis) is due to speak in Stornoway and Inverness on a range of important topics relating to our contemporary culture
A Wycliffe evening conference where Ronnie and Margaret Sim (originally from Inverness) will speak on training Africans for Bible translation in Kenya
It is increasingly likely that many citizens will soon have micro-chips (RFID devices) implanted under their skin.
A week of restoration, refreshment and personal revival aimed at finding the hidden depths and reviving the joy of abundant life.
According to the Lawyers' Christian Fellowship, a recent ruling on employment law requires churches to have "clearly stated positions" on the issue of sexual morality
On Friday 8 June I attended the funeral service for Joe McTaggart and the memorial service for Daniel, his son. It was an experience that will be with me for a very long time.
Collection of views on the July 2007 Clan Gathering event in St. Andrews.
A new youth development manager has been appointed by the Scottish Bible Society to encourage young people to engage with the Bible and SBS
Today in excess of 60,000 people pass through the doors every week; 45,000 attending the Sunday morning services and 15,000 on a Friday evening.
A day conference in Inverness with Barry and Batya Segal of Vision for Israel and Joseph Storehouse.
After nearly 12 months of waiting, Lydia Playfoot will this morning (22JUNE), take her school to the High Court over her right to wear a Christian 'purity ring'.
Some concern was recently expressed at a community council meeting regarding the plans for a new Culloden Baptish church building in the Westhill suburb of Inverness.
Brora’s Clyne Church notches up a century, as Moderator Rt. Rev. Sheilagh Kesing comes to town to preach at a special anniversary service
Health experts warn increasing consumption of alcohol and recreational drugs among teenagers and young adults is fuelling soaring rates of sexually transmitted diseases
The CLAN Gathering in St. Andrews has become a regular holiday/conference event in the annual Scottish Christian calendar.
Aberdeen City Mission emerged as one of only three Scottish winners of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - the equivalent of an MBE.
Free Teaching Day as part of the prayer conference for Israel - One Nation, One King! with Eliyahu Ben-Haim, Chuck Cohen and Ofer Amitai
Dundee Free Church of Scotland minister David Robertson has published a book entitled "The Dawkins Letters" which challenges the views of arch-atheist Richard Dawkins.
The Rev Canon Mark Strange has been elected as the new Bishop for the Diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness. A service of consecration is planned for October
Edinburgh University has granted permission to the Pagan Society Scotland to use the campus grounds for a major pagan conference involving Druids, shamans and witches.
Unity in the body was much in evidence in the Smithton/Culloden area on Pentecost Sunday when four local churches came together for a joint service.
LAST SUNDAY, 20th May, Hope Hospital in Salford, allocated a substantial area of the hospital for a 'mind, body, spirit awareness festival' which included a range of occult activities.
Reachout Trust is a well-established ministry providing resources, help and training for those who need a fuller understanding of the cults / occult.
This exhibition will provide an exciting blend of exhibitors, church stories, seminars, fellowship, worship and much more.
In a record year for complaints to the ASA, the Gay Police Association advert was the most controversial, attracting more than 500 complaints.
Often, we make ourselves feel like second-class Christians because we have 'secular' jobs. We don't think we are serving God as well as if we were doing something 'more spiritual'.
Inverness Bible Fellowship is pleased to sponsor a new ministry to those struggling with addictions and life-dominating habits.
Sgurr, Isle of Eigg wreathed in cloud
Following a very busy and productive year the Inverness YMCA/CYC had its 2007 Annual General Meeting recently. Read the report here..
Looking south-east towards the bridge and Inverness from the old ferry pier at North Kessock
A number of live issues at the moment are to do with the beginning and end of life. This will update you on the developments that are taking place in these areas
A range of peaks east of Kyle of Lochalsh
A Fergie that has seen better days
The Bibleworld SBS Studios, Scottish Bible Society’s travelling multimedia educational resource has taken on a new staff member.
A summary of events scheduled to take place in the Old High Church, Inverness as part of the Highland 2007 range of activities
Kensalyre Church at Sunset
Kyleakin village in Skye; taken from the Skye Bridge. Kyleakin was the Skye ferry terminal prior to the bridge coming into operation
A report from the Pray for Scotland team relating to the start of the 50-day prayer walk from the top to the bottom of Scotland.
Tuesday 10th April was Day Three of the 50-day prayer walk; the National Team were in Orkney – flying in and dispersing to several different islands.
Prospects is a Christian voluntary organisation which values and supports people with learning disabilities
Dunnet and Castletown - from Castletown
Lybster is a small township on the road to Wick. It had a thriving fishing industry in earlier years.
Loch Fleet is seen from the A9 at a spot known as The Mound - between Dornoch and Golspie
A picture of Muirtown Basin, Inverness; with a snowy Ben Wyvis in the background
A "key issues" update from CCFN - includes news from campus at Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt universities; and George Hargreave's (SCP) actions on drug classification.
An Andy Fraser/Tom Clark update on the "Healing Rooms" in Orkney - "Every week, we were experiencing the peace of God and guests were ... being touched by God".
The Scottish Bible Society (SBS) is participating in a new venture to make the Bible available to mobile phone users so that it can now be carried and accessed anywhere.
A Tear Fund church report states that one in seven adults in the UK attends a Christian church each month, with nearly 3 million more people saying they would attend church if only they were asked,
Chuck Cohen is due to speak in in Portree on 15 May 2007. Chuck is a Jewish believer living in Jerusalem with his family.
Closing Lecture of the Free Church Seminary
Speaker: Professor Dr Alan Cairns of the Free Presbyterian Church Greenville South Carolina and the Whitfield Theological Seminary Greenville USA.
Tom Forrest is standing as the third of the "List Candidates" for the Scottish Christian Party in the Highlands. Tom, now 60 years old, retired from HM Forces in 1993 after 23 years of service to his country.
A Pray for Scotland project from Easter and Pentecost
A Press Release by the Lawyers Christian Fellowship - 21 March 2007 (following the vote in the Lords).
An interview with Conservative MP Peter Bone on his views of the rush to introduce new SORs legislation.
An new week at Ellel Scotland for women of all ages designed to enable women to move forward into their true identity.
The historic parish church in Cromarty has received funding to go ahead with a restoration programme
The SCP candidate for the Highlands and Islands
Jean Lafferty and Carol Fallows attended the Pray for Scotland storehouse conference in Inverness in March.
The PPS team led a seminar at the recent Pray for Scotland's Storehouse Conference in the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness
Heading up the Highlands and Islands campaign for the Scottish Christian Party
Tommie Mackay installed into new post at CYC
A "must read" from Christian Concern for our Nation / Lawyers Christian Fellowship
A vacancy for an Academic Officer working with the Highand Theological College
The Gospel in Highland 2007 (year of culture).
A news update from Jim Rettie
A summary of some of the spiritual life in Orkney
To post a message on the Forum
Murdo Murray from Lewis is to stand as the Highlands and Islands candidate for the Scottish Christian Party
A training course is for individuals involved in Christian youth work in their spare-time, part-time, full-time or year-out.
A new beginning for the YMCA
Have a look at the things that the folks in the Faith Mission have planned to do. And please pray for these ventures.
A place for news relating to different areas across the Highlands
The newly-introduced Sexual Orientation Regulations are already having a serious impact on Christian businesses.