A WARM HIGHLAND WELCOME
Welcome to Balintore United Free Church, nestled in the heart of the Seaboard Villages of the Scottish Highlands. We’re a friendly church family of neighbours, friends, and generations together, united in our love for Christ and our desire to make Him known.
We seek to be a God-honouring, Christ-Centred, Spirit-Filled, Gospel Driven, and Mission Focussed church. We believe in simple, heartfelt worship, rooted in God’s Word and shaped by the grace of the Gospel. Whether you’re exploring faith or seeking a place to belong, we’d be delighted to welcome you.
THE NORTHERN CONVENTION
The Scottish Northern Convention returns for its 95th year, taking place from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August 2026 at Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church. Meetings begin at 7.30pm on Friday, 11.00am and 7.30pm on Saturday, and 7.30pm on Sunday. Since its beginning in 1931, the Convention has sought to deepen the spiritual lives of God’s people through faithful Bible exposition, warm Christian fellowship, and a shared desire to know and serve Christ more fully. This year’s theme, “Temptations Jesus Faced,” will explore four key moments in the life of Christ, encouraging believers to stand firm in Him.
This year’s speaker is Dan Peters, minister of Newcastle Reformed Evangelical Church in the North East of England and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Seminary UK. Originally from North Yorkshire, Dan is married with three children and is widely appreciated for his clear, Christ-centred preaching and pastoral ministry. Whether you have attended for many years or are coming for the first time, you will receive a warm welcome and have the opportunity to be refreshed through God’s Word and encouraged by fellowship with believers from across the Highlands and beyond.
SUTHERLAND CONVENTION
The Sutherland Convention will take place from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2026 at Dornoch Free Church, Church Street, Dornoch, Sutherland. Meetings begin at 7.30pm on Friday and 6.30pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Everyone is warmly invited to attend. Admission is free, with a freewill offering taken to help cover expenses. Light refreshments and an opportunity for fellowship will follow each meeting.
This year’s speaker is Dr Mark Stirling, who was formerly a medical doctor before serving with the Navigators among university students in Edinburgh (1998–2004). He later completed an MA in Exegetical Theology at Covenant Seminary, St Louis, and a PhD in Biblical Studies at the University of St Andrews, where his research focused on discipleship and maturity in Ephesians. Mark and his wife, Jenny, later moved to the Highlands to help develop theological training through a partnership between the Chalmers Institute and Highland Theological College. He now serves as Programme Director for the MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership at Oak Hill College. In 2023, he co-edited Not So with You: Power and Leadership for the Church, reflecting his long-standing concern for healthy biblical leadership. Outside his teaching ministry, he enjoys Scotland’s mountains, playing golf, cooking, and the occasional scuba dive.
Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Following Morning Worship on Sunday 19th July, the congregation of Balintore United Free Church gathered in the Church Hall to celebrate the 25th Wedding Anniversary of our minister, Rev. Scott Cameron, and his wife, Antonia.
On behalf of the congregation, Moira Patterson, whose late husband, Rev. Tom Patterson, was a former minister of Balintore United Free Church, presented Scott and Antonia with a beautiful arrangement of flowers. A specially made anniversary cake, together with gifts, cards and flowers from the congregation, helped make the occasion a memorable one. Robert Allan, our Session Clerk, brought the celebration to a close in prayer, giving thanks to God for His faithfulness over the past twenty-five years and asking for the Lord’s continued blessing upon Scott and Antonia in their family life and ministry.
Scott and Antonia would wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the congregation for the kindness, generosity and love shown to them. They were deeply touched by the thoughtful gifts, cards, flowers and words of encouragement, and are truly grateful to everyone who helped make this significant milestone such a joyful and memorable occasion.
