Auldearn Parish Church
Nairn Highland
IV12 5SZ
Who we are
Our vision is to inspire the people of both communities and surrounding areas with the Good News of Jesus Christ. We will do this through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing, and serving of the Lord. With God’s grace we can help build the spiritual life and work of our congregations in both of our parishes.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev Thomas M Bryson
Leader Position:
Minister
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Grace McCloy
Admin Position:
Session Clerk
Phone:
Admin Email:
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Auldearn Parish Church Service Times
Sunday Worship has resumed .
However, following latest Covid rules:-
Singing provided face coverings are worn - distancing will be observed at all times.
We ask that if you are coming along for prayer and worship you act carefully and responsibly; keep your distance and at all times respect those around you.
We have a large seating capacity that provides ample room and safety.
Our 10:15 am (St Ninians) & 12:00 pm (Auldearn) Family Worship is an hour service.
Usually, the children join the congregation in the sanctuary for the first hymn and a children’s address, and then their programme continues in the Sunday School. We share prayers, one lectionary reading, Congregational singing is accompanied on the Organ. After the service, there is a time of fellowship with tea, coffee, and good things to eat served in the Hall.
It's been more than a year since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
However, following latest Covid rules:-
Singing provided face coverings are worn - distancing will be observed at all times.
We ask that if you are coming along for prayer and worship you act carefully and responsibly; keep your distance and at all times respect those around you.
We have a large seating capacity that provides ample room and safety.
Our 10:15 am (St Ninians) & 12:00 pm (Auldearn) Family Worship is an hour service.
Usually, the children join the congregation in the sanctuary for the first hymn and a children’s address, and then their programme continues in the Sunday School. We share prayers, one lectionary reading, Congregational singing is accompanied on the Organ. After the service, there is a time of fellowship with tea, coffee, and good things to eat served in the Hall.
It's been more than a year since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Auldearn Parish Church History
Nairn St Ninians was opened on 29th December 1881 as a Free Church of Scotland and was built by Andrew Maitland & Sons (Tain) and is of a Gothic design and cost £7000 (equivalent c. £1m today). The church was consecrated by Rev. Dr. Kennedy of Dingwall. All 1200 seats were taken for the consecration service. Having started life as Nairn Free Church of Scotland, a union took place in 1900 between The Free Church and The United Presbyterian Church and was then named The United Free Church. To distinguish it from its sister Rosebank Church, it was named The High Church, Nairn. In 1929, Nairn United Free High Church became Nairn High Church of Scotland. In 1974 The High Church united with The Rosebank Church, and the new congregation was named St. Ninian’s - appropriately taking the name St. Ninian's, not only the Patron Saint of the Burgh but more importantly after one pre-eminent in bringing the Gospel to the people of Scotland. The parish extends across most of the town and out towards Auldearn.
Auldearn was built in 1757 replacing the previous church on the hill above the village. An old graveyard surrounds the Church and a newer cemetery is adjacent; both being maintained by the Highland Council. The church serves a rural parish where farming is prominent
Both Churches are congregations with long traditions and a vibrant sense of Christ’s calling in today’s world. We worship in a rich Presbyterian tradition. Through our worship, we seek to be open to new ideas, welcoming of all people, respectful of our heritage, and creative in our responses.
Auldearn was built in 1757 replacing the previous church on the hill above the village. An old graveyard surrounds the Church and a newer cemetery is adjacent; both being maintained by the Highland Council. The church serves a rural parish where farming is prominent
Both Churches are congregations with long traditions and a vibrant sense of Christ’s calling in today’s world. We worship in a rich Presbyterian tradition. Through our worship, we seek to be open to new ideas, welcoming of all people, respectful of our heritage, and creative in our responses.
Put me to what You will
Lord, I am no longer my own, but Yours. Put me to what You will, rank me with whom You will. Let be employed by You or laid aside for You, exalted for You or brought low by You. Let me have all things, let me have nothing, I freely and heartily yield all things to Your pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are mine and I am Yours. So be it. Amen.
Auldearn Parish Church listing was last updated on the 26th of June, 2022
