WORSHIP
WITH US
SUNDAY SERVICE
Black Isle East Church of Scotland meets at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning in the Rosemarkie church building.
The church gathers as a community who through worship are informed and encouraged for life and service around the Word of God.
TEACHING
From Advent to Epiphany and from Lent to Easter we follow the Church of Scotland’s suggested bible readings for weekly worship. At other times we have thematic series that cover a range of books and topics from both the Old and New Testament.
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CURRENT FOCUS
Epiphany 2026
'Welcome to the light: all peoples are invited to the community in Christ Jesus!'
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The lectionary readings for Epiphany
draw on the opening section of Matthew's gospel viewed through the lens of Isaiah
and other Old Testament prophets.
The readings point forward to the coming of
Christ Jesus as 'Light' that shines at
a particular moment in history,
viewing the coming of the Magi
as a foretaste of God's purposes
for a wider world.
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In Epiphany, we explore how Christ's coming was a revelation to 'all peoples' - in biblical language, to 'Gentiles' as well as to 'Jews' -
Epiphany challenges us to respond - to welcome the Light and to join the
community of faith in Christ Jesus!​
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"Minister at the Communion Table" by Ava Simpson - Crayon (14.8x21 cm)
ALL AGES WELCOME
We use modern versions of the bible and each week there is an All-Age focus around a contemporary reading and song with other elements of worship also reflecting our modern context.
Services at key moments in the year like Advent, Christmas, Palm Sunday, Easter, Pentecost and Harvest also have a strong All-Age worship component.
The “Kids Korner” group welcomes youngsters who attend on Sunday mornings.
MUSIC
Our music includes traditional, contemporary and historical hymns, psalms and 'spiritual songs' drawn from the Church Hymnary 4 and Mission Praise, with other materials chosen from the CCLI resources and the legacy of church music.
Our worship is enhanced by our music group, Make a Joyful Noise (MAJN), who also prepare additional music for seasonal services and other events.
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Music is supported by a new digital organ, an electric piano and, occasionally, other instruments.
"Minister in the Pulpit" by William Mather - Pen and Ink (10.5x14.8 cm)
COMMUNION
We celebrate Communion four times a year – January, April, July and October – with occasional informal communions.