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.
Sunday morning services update
16 August 2021
The Scottish Government has announced that from 26 April the 50 persons cap on attendance at services of worship is removed, although social distancing is still required. We have since moved to Level 0 with social distancing reduced to 1 metre, meaning more people can attend church services.
We would remind those coming to Sunday worship to arrive early in order that appropriate social distancing can be maintained at the church door and to follow the directions of the stewarding Elders on entry to, and on leaving the church after the service.
The requirement for the church to be cleaned and sanitised following each service means that only one service can be held each Sunday – there will, until further notice, be no Sunday evening worship.
All are also welcome to the weekly Bible Study and Prayer Meeting on Tuesdays at 7pm.
The updated format for morning worship from Sunday 25 July 2021 is:
- All worshippers to wear face coverings.
- Socially distanced seating arrangements (1 metre apart) must be followed.
- Singing of praise and reciting the Lord’s Payer and Benediction is permitted again from Sunday 13 June 2021.
- Worshippers will be directed to and from their seats by the Elders in attendance.
The minister’s weekly sermons posted on the website since the start of lockdown will be discontinued from the start of July 2021 since the church is open for Sunday morning worship and Tuesday evening Prayer and Bible Study meetings. All the previous weekly sermons and messages from Sandor our minister remain on the website.
Coronavirus
Like many other churches, the Church of Scotland was instructed that all gatherings for worship should cease from Wednesday 17 March 2020 until further notice. From Sunday 4 October we resumed a Sunday morning service at 11am subject to the arrangements detailed above, and Sunday worship continued to be posted on the website for those unable to attend. Due to national guidance services in the church stopped again on 20 December 2020. We are now pleased to be able to restart Sunday morning services from 28 March 2021, and details can be found on the News & Intimations page.
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.
Please contact the minister should funeral arrangements be required.
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
Worrying about money? Please read this leaflet for the help that’s available
http://www.highland.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/23081/worrying_about_money.pdf
News and Intimations
Sunday 05 December 2021 – Second Sunday in Advent
Morning Worship 11.00 am Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868 Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, […]
Sunday 21 November 2021 – Communion Sunday
Morning Worship 11.00 am Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868 Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405 “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 […]
Sunday 14 November 2021 – Remembrance Sunday
Morning Worship 11.00 am Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868 Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405 “They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war any more.” ORDER […]
Minister's Messages
Sunday 27 June 2021
JOHN – the Baptist – ANSWERED THEM, “I BAPTIZE YOU WITH WATER. BUT ONE MORE POWERFUL THAN I WILL COME, THE THONGS OF WHOSE SANDALS I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNTIE. HE WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WITH FIRE. (Luke 3: 15). WELCOME TO OUR SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP. OPENING HYMN (CH-46) […]
Sunday 20 June 2021
COME AND SEE THE WORKS OF THE LORD, WHO SAYS, “BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD; I WILL BE EXALTED AMONG THE NATIONS, I WILL BE EXALTED IN THE EARTH.” THE LORD ALMIGHTY IS WITH US; THE GOD OF JACOB IS OUR FORTRESS (Psalm 46: 8, 10-11). WELCOME TO OUR SUNDAY MORNING […]
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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”