Sleat & Strath Free Church

07/02/2023

Project Neptune community engagement

Following on from the publication of the 'Project Neptune' report, Jenny Gilruth MSP, the Transport Minister committed to a full consultation process with communities to discuss the report’s findings and seek views on the structures needed in delivering our Ferry Services.

https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/strategic-framework-of-options-for-the-chfs-network-project-neptune/executive-summary/

The Minister has asked Angus Campbell, Chair of the independent Ferries Community Board, to lead on this. Angus will be visiting a number of communities across Scotland to gather views before providing a report to the Minister for Transport. Transport Scotland will be supporting Angus in this.

The purpose of the review was to provide Ministers with a strategic framework of options for the CHFS network. And to:

To help to identify the preferred corporate and governance structures for the
delivery of ferry services on Scottish Ministers’ behalf.

To provides Ministers with views on what could be done to restructure the CHFS network, rather than on what should be done.

The full report looked at two aspects of current ferries delivery.

Governance, Internal Controls and Value for Money which considered short term changes that could be made to shareholder and project governance, to
deliver interim improvements whilst longer term future options are under
consideration.

Future options, which provided a comparative analysis of alternative
governance models drawn from international practice, to develop a
preliminary “short list” of options for detailed consideration.

A public drop-in session will take place from 1300-1500 in the Sleat Free Church Hall on Friday 17th February hosted by Mr Campbell with support from officials at Transport Scotland. This will be an opportunity for any one to raise issues in respect of what you, as a resident, business or organisation want from Scotland's ferry service network, short, medium or long term.

All are welcome to attend and as he has said 'nothing is off the table' in this public consultation process.

The Project Neptune Report is a lengthy and at times complex report from the consultants Ernst and Young but can be read in full here.

https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/strategic-framework-of-options-for-the-chfs-network-project-neptune/

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01/12/2022

The annual Sleat & Strath Carols by Candlelight is back for an in-person event this year - cue fire hazards and jolly singing.

As ever, the funds raised on the night are for Highland Hospice.

Sunday, 11th December, 5:30pm at Sleat Free Sleat & Strath Free Church in Teangue.

08/09/2022

Our prayers are with Her Majesty and her family at this time. May the God of all comfort, give her peace and rest.

15 By me kings reign
and rulers issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,
and nobles—all who rule on earth.
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me find me.

(Proverbs 8:15-17)

14/08/2022

This morning's service (sermon part only) from Gordon Matheson.
https://soundcloud.com/gordon-matheson/psalm-41-o-lord-be-gracious-to-me

Link to the readings in the comments.

Sermon from Psalm 41 David, faced with betrayal and hostility, asks God to be gracious to him. Three points: What can we ask? What can we do? What can we know?

13/08/2022

Our services for Sunday 14th August. Our usual arrangement to meet in Kyleakin on Sunday night is postponed. Instead we'll meet in the church in Teangue, for a time of prayer, at 5:30pm.

All are welcome to attend.

12/08/2022

Weʼre raising money to The family of John MacKinnon, Isle of Skye. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

10/08/2022

Obviously this isn't the place to discuss the tragedy of today's events (and the subject of a live police investigation), but we've been asked to circulate the following statement from NHS Highland and The Highland Council. Gordon is also available: if you want a pastoral chat, don't hesitate to get in touch.

If you have been affected by recent events and you wish to speak to someone, support is available by phoning 111 and choosing the mental health option where there are specially trained advisers who can support you and also connect you to other services if needed.
Further support and information is also available at the following link:

26/07/2022

This is wee half day event is open to anyone who has studied with us before in one of our Bible studies ,or is interested in studying with us or just wants some encouragement to be in the Word Everyday, or perhaps bring some encouragement to us!

15/07/2022

Exciting news!
Just 2 and a half weeks until the South Skye & Lochalsh Holiday Bible Club so make sure that you get signed up now!

Who: All primary school age children, including those going into P1 or going into S1 after the summer
What: Games, crafts, challenges, bible stories, nature, adventure and more
When: Monday 1st – Wednesday 3rd August, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Kyleakin Hall (and surrounding outdoor area depending on weather)

For more information and to sign up please click the link below. The registration is at the bottom of the page.

https://coolscotland.org.uk/south-skye-lochalsh-hbc/