Portree Parish Church
A welcoming congregation
Based in Somerled Square in the centre of Portree, Portree Parish Church has been welcoming visitors since 1854. Built initially as a Free Church, the building became a United Free Church in 1900 before becoming part of the Church of Scotland in 1929.
We aim to be a welcoming, inclusive community and to respond to local needs in a variety of ways. Our hall is also functional space for hire in the centre of the village and used by many groups including the local food bank.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Coronavirus
Like many other churches, the Church of Scotland has been instructed that all gatherings for worship should cease from Wednesday 17 March 2020 until further notice. During this period of crisis, the Minister remains available by telephone on 01478 611 868 for information, prayers, comfort or any possible help needed.
Online daily worship is available on the SANCTUARY FIRST website.
The minister should be contacted first where funeral arrangements are required. Current instruction from the Church of Scotland is that NO FUNERAL SERVICES SHOULD TAKE PLACE IN THE CHURCH.
Above all, in this time of crisis, remember :
GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND OUR STRENGTH
AND EVER PRESENT HELP IN TROUBLE
So, BE STILL AND KNOW THAT HE IS GOD (Psalm 46)
The Minister
News and Intimations
ASCENSION SUNDAY 24 May 2020
I AM STILL CONFIDENT IN THIS: I WILL SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING. (Psalm 27: 13) Welcome, grace and peace to you all! … AND ELIJAH WENT UP TO HEAVEN IN A WHIRLWIND… AND ELISHA SAW HIM NO MORE… (2 Kings 2: 1 – 14) …(Jesus) […]
SUNDAY 17 May 2020
HUMBLE YOURSELVES UNDER GOD’S MIGHTY HAND, THAT HE MAY LIFT YOU UP IN DUE TIME. CAST ALL YOUR ANXIETY ON HIM BECAUSE HE CARES FOR YOU. (1 Peter 5: 6 – 7) Welcome to our Web-Worship! May God bless you all! JABEZ WAS MORE HONOURABLE THAN HIS BROTHERS. HIS MOTHER HAD NAMED HIM JABEZ, SAYING: […]
Sunday 10 May 2020
SO CAST ALL YOUR ANXIETY ON HIM BECAUSE HE CARES FOR YOU. AMEN. (1 Peter 5: 7) …THEY CRIED OUT TO THE LORD IN THEIR TROUBLE, AND HE BROUGHT THEM OUT OF THEIR DISTRESS. HE STILLED THE STORM TO A WHISPER; THE WAVES … WERE HUSHED. THEY WERE GLAD WHEN IT GREW CALM, […]
Church of Scotland News
- Moderator to host church-wide Pentecost service May 25, 2020Congregations across Scotland will be joining together—remotely—for a special Pentecost service on 31 May. Rt Rev Martin Fair will be hosting the service which will include worship, prayers, music, a sermon, Bible readings, and will...
- Join us in praying for the nation at 7pm May 24, 2020The Moderator of the General Assembly invites you to join him in prayer at 7pm. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair gives thanks to God for protecting and shielding us and providing strength to men and...
- Sermon - waiting is a 'spiritual discipline ' May 24, 2020Waiting is a "spiritual discipline" that highlights our dependency on God, the Moderator of the General Assembly has said. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair said people must trust in Him if anything "worthwhile" is to...
- Watch the Assembly Trustees webinar May 23, 2020Around 1,000 people from across the country took part in a special webinar on Friday, 22 May, to learn how the Kirk's charity trustees and staff are tackling the challenges facing the Church of Scotland....
Mission Statement
We believe that our worship should be God-glorifying. relevant and Christ-centred, leading people of all ages to be brought to a saving faith in Jesus Christ; that unity and prayer are essential to the life and witness of our Church; and that all should receive a warm and caring welcome to our Church; and help and comfort given to those in need.
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you ;
bind them round your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favour and a good name
in the sight of God and man”