tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:21:16 +0000service timesSunday BulletinEvening servicesNewsWorshipChildrenGuest speakersChristian BasicsEventsChristmasAll-Age WorshipCommunionSummer Evening ServicesChristian AidOld High OrganSame-sex relationshipsSame-sex relationships and the MinistryGeneral Assembly 2009Month of SundaysKirking of the CouncilEasterMusicMagazineOpen ChurchDiaryEducationLentMediaPhotosChurch and SocietyHistoryKirk SessionVideoHoly WeekSermonsblog issuesBible StudyMissionNight ShelterChoirsElection 2010General Assembly 2011German servicesGood NewsPress ReleasesStewardshipStudy LeaveYouth GroupwebsiteFuture FocusGeneral Assembly 2010OpinionsWeddingsconcertsNews, information, sermons and more from Old High St Stephen's Church of Scotland, Invernesshttp://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger255125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-3348072772007679623Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-04-22T18:00:52.236+01:00 THIS BLOG IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED To read sermons and get the latest news from Old High St Stephen's, please visit our website: www.oldhighststephens.com Thank you!http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/04/blog-now-out-of-use.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-2818296182673746118Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:39:00 +00002012-04-18T20:39:25.850+01:00websiteOur webpage has been redesigned! It is still at www.oldhighstephens.com, but it now has a clean and smart new look! It is still very much under construction, and more will be added in the coming weeks. Please send any comments and ideas about the new site to peternimmo@minister.com . And also let us know if you find any kinks in it! Many thanks to Alastair Chisholm at Vivid Inverness for his http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-website-for-old-high-st-stephens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-7788504955985426128Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +00002012-04-15T11:30:02.195+01:00ChildrenHistoryservice timesSunday Bulletin Worship This Week Sunday 22 April 10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's 11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High 7.30pm Brief Worship at St Stephen's followed by talk by Ross Martin: Pictures and Tales of our Downtown Church SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon. NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATION. PICTURES AND http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunday-bulletin-for-15-april-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-1555818067449085363Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:04:00 +00002012-04-08T22:04:37.627+01:00 The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! We spent a lot of Easter outdoors, on our city centre walk, and in the garden of St Stephen's.   Stuart McKinlay leads prayers in the Old High Graveyard Worship in the St Stephen's garden Happy Easter! http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/04/easter-greetings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-1472552191818458232Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +00002012-04-08T11:00:12.848+01:00ChildrenEducationHistoryMagazineNewsservice timesWorship Worship This Week Sunday 15 April Sunday School returns 10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's 11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon. NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATION. PASTORAL COVER The Minister will be on holiday this coming week. In case of urgent pastoral matters, http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunday-bulletin-for-8-april-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-7413987243652425423Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:12:00 +00002012-04-01T09:13:28.785+01:00ChildrenCommunionEasterEducationEvening servicesHistoryservice timesWorship 'A month of Sundays' Worship at Old High St Stephen's in April 2012 Crèche available at all morning services 8 April Easter Sunday City Centre Prayer Walk led by clergy of different denominations. Starts at the Methodist Church, Huntly Street, 7.15am. Ends at the Old High Church, with Holy http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/04/month-of-sundays-worship-at-old-high-st.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-1102991766517927534Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:00:00 +00002012-04-01T18:15:15.921+01:00ChildrenEasterEvening servicesHoly WeekLentservice timesSunday BulletinWorship Worship This Easter Week See below for details of daily services for Easter week Easter Sunday 8 April 7.15am City Centre Prayer Walk at the Methodist Church 8.00am Communion Service at the Old High 10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's beginning in the Church garden 11.15am Sacrament of Baptism at the Old High SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar The http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/04/worship-this-easter-week-see-below-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-5564421771069089147Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:30:00 +00002012-03-18T15:47:23.703+00:00All-Age WorshipChildrenEasterEvening servicesHoly WeekLentNewsservice timesSunday BulletinWorshipWorship This Week  This Sunday7.00pm Lent Study on the Ten Commandments at St Stephen’s Next Sunday 25 March10.00am All Age Service at St Stephen'sWith Brownies attending11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar. The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon. NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATION. SPRING CONCERT St Stephen's Choir, St Stephen's http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/03/worship-this-week-this-sunday-7_18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-2922281808543294337Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:58:00 +00002012-03-16T22:43:22.917+00:00CommunionEasterEvening servicesHoly Weekservice timesWorshipHOLY WEEK AND EASTER  at Old High St Stephen's Ecumenical services for Holy Week Monday 2 April, 7.30pm: St Stephen's Tuesday 3 April, 7.30pm: St Ninian's Wednesday 4 April, 7.30pm: Crown Church Maundy Thursday, 5 April: Ness Bank:Simple meal at 6.30pm. Service, including Holy Communion, at 7.30pm Good Friday service for the city, 7.30pm, St John's (also Good Friday 12 noon: city centre witness http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/03/holy-week-and-easter-2012-at-old-high.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-878371540102424379Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:53:00 +00002012-03-11T15:53:29.424+00:00EasterEventsHoly WeekLentservice timesSummer Evening ServicesSunday BulletinWorshipWorship This Week This Sunday7.00pm Lent Study on the Ten Commandments at St Stephen’sNext Sunday 18 March10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar. The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon. NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATIONMEN'S GROUP The next meeting will be on Saturday 17 March as a breakfast http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/03/sunday-bulletin-for-11-march-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-8502249865420583535Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:21:00 +00002012-03-04T16:22:55.488+00:00Bible StudyconcertsEvening servicesLentMusicservice timesWorshipWorship This Week This Sunday7.00pm Lent Study on the Ten Commandments at St Stephen’sNext Sunday 11 March10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar of 15 Leachkin Avenue, IV3 8LH 226, email joycossar@tinyworld.co.uk. Tel 01463 226961 The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon.NEWS FROM OUR http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/03/worship-this-week-this-sunday-7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-2640811007164239164Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:55:00 +00002012-02-29T15:55:52.903+00:00WeddingsThe latest version of our wedding information booklet is now online here . This gives full information about celebrating your wedding at Old High St Stephen's. If you wish to discuss holding your wedding in either of our buildings, please contact the Minister- his details are on the booklet.http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/wedding-information-booklet-now-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-5364194271957800911Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:20:00 +00002012-02-26T21:20:36.369+00:00Bible StudyDesiring Donkeys- Lent Study on the Ten Commandments: Sundays in Lent at St Stephen's Please note that our Lent studies on the 10 Commandments start at 7pm each Sunday (not 7.30). Even if you didn't make it to the first evening, you'll be welcome at any or all of the othershttp://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/time-for-lent-sunday-evening-studies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-7490071914093801837Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:10:00 +00002012-02-26T21:10:28.575+00:00Newsservice timesSunday BulletinWorship This Week  This Sunday: 7.00pm Lent Study on the Ten Commandments at St Stephen’s Next Sunday 4 March:10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon. NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATIONRETIRING OFFERING THIS SUNDAY: CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION 26 February at St http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/worship-this-week-this-sunday-7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-9014730671644373925Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:15:00 +00002012-03-01T11:35:37.662+00:00All-Age WorshipEvening servicesLentMonth of SundaysNewsservice timesWorship 'A month of Sundays'Worship atOld High St Stephen'sin March Crèche available at all morning services 4 March 10am Morning Worship at St Stephen's11.15am Sacrament of Baptism at the Old High7pm: Brief worship, followed by Lent Bible Study on the Ten Commandments 11 March 10am Morning Worship at St Stephen's11.15amhttp://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/month-of-sundays-worship-at-old-high-st.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-9037159113347267879Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +00002012-02-19T20:12:07.638+00:00HistoryPhotosHere are pictures of the unveiling of the Old High history board. Thanks to Phil Downie photography for these!http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/here-are-pictures-of-unveiling-of-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-5983294439427971282Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:49:00 +00002012-02-19T19:49:04.777+00:00Study LeaveThe Minister writes: I have created blog for members of the congregation- and anyone else!- to keep up-to-date with my Study Leave. At the moment there is information about my plans, and when I am away I will use it to chart my experiences. Please visit the blog here: http://peterstudyleave.wordpress.com/ Peter http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/ministers-study-leave-blog-now-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-2804441571933270217Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +00002012-02-19T18:10:05.193+00:00Bible StudyEducationLentNewsservice timesSunday BulletinWorship This Week Next Sunday 26 February10.00am Holy Communion at St Stephen's11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High Led by Rev Alastair Younger SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon. NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATIONRETIRING OFFERING NEXT SUNDAY: CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION 26 February at St Stephen's, there will be a retiring http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/sunday-bulletin-for-19-february-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-2934206055855706416Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:15:00 +00002012-02-14T22:11:25.795+00:00service timesSunday BulletinWorshipWorship This Week: Next Sunday 19 February10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon.NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATIONCHURCH MAGAZINE is ready for distribution today . Please collect your bundle of magazines at the end of the service.MINUTE FOR MISSION: http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/worship-this-week-next-sunday-19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-3856187482346041965Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:35:00 +00002012-02-07T11:35:39.420+00:00MagazineThe Church magazine is now available: read it here. Lots of news of both forthcoming and past events! Paper copies will be available for distribution on Sunday.http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-church-magazine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-8188813513704296570Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:49:00 +00002012-02-05T15:51:36.862+00:00CommunionEventsNewsservice timesSunday BulletinWorshipWorship This Week Next Sunday 12 February 10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's 11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High  SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar. The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon. NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATION RETIRING OFFERING On 25 February at St Stephen's, there will be a retiring offering for the Christian Blind Mission. One our elders, Dr http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/worship-this-week-next-sunday-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-2232204798033671568Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:50:00 +00002012-02-03T14:51:03.730+00:00Christian AidChurch and SocietyEventsMissionINVEST IN PEACE: FOCUS ON ISRAEL AND PALESTINE is a 'drop in', with a chance to meet with:Ian Alexander, General Secretary of the Kirk's World Mission Council Ian Galloway, Convenor of the Church and Society Council Kathy Galloway, Head of Christian Aid Scotland Discuss Israel and Palestine and the Churches' role in peacemaking. Ask whatever questions you like over tea and coffee.Thursday 9 http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/invest-in-peace-focus-on-israel-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-6682400452164287546Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +00002012-02-03T11:12:40.820+00:00HistoryOld High OrganPhotosSome photos from the history board dedication at the Old High last week.  There was good coverage by STV and other local press! Click on the pictures to enlarge. http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/02/some-photos-from-history-board.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-1792756752021657376Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +00002012-01-29T10:30:00.550+00:00CommunionEvening servicesNewsservice timesWorshipWorship This Week Next Sunday 5 February10.00am Sacrament of Baptism at St Stephen's11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High 7.00pm Informal Communion Service at St Stephen’s SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar. The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon. NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATIONEVENING SERVICE There will be an informal Communion Service at St Stephen's on Sunday 5 http://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/01/sunday-bulletin-for-29-january-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888325397399830273.post-7353649116524933477Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:32:00 +00002012-01-22T16:33:46.876+00:00CommunionEducationEvening servicesNewsservice timesSunday BulletinWorshipWorship This Week Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25 January Next Sunday 29 January 10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's led by Iain Todd (reader) 11.15am Holy Communion at the Old High SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon. NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATION OLD HIGH HISTORY PLAQUE A short dedication service will be heldhttp://oldhighststephens.blogspot.com/2012/01/worship-this-week-week-of-prayer-for_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0