Find spiritual support, fellowship, and community resources during the Island Games. Everyone is welcome regardless of background or beliefs.
12th - 18th July 2025 | Orkney
"Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Join us for weekly worship services during the Games period. All denominations welcome.
Church of Scotland
Kirkwall East Church
King Street Halls, King Street
Kirkwall
KW15 1NL
Service: Sunday at 10am
Contact: 01856 874789
Facebook: Kirkwall East linked with Shapinsay
Website: https://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLEASTCHURCH/
Kirkwall Baptist Church
Victoria Street
Kirkwall
KW15 1DQ
Services: Sunday 11.15am and Café church at 7pm
Contact: 01856 872252
www.kirkwallbaptistchurch.org.uk
Scottish Episcopal Church
St Olaf’s
Dundas Crescent
Kirkwall
KW15 1JQ
Services: Sunday Eucharist 10am
St Mary's
21 Church Rd
Stromness
KW16 3BA
Services: 10.30 am
Contact: 07305359760
Facebook: St Mary's & St Olaf’s Scottish Episcopal Churches Orkney
Church of Scotland
St Magnus Cathedral
Broad Street
Kirkwall
KW15 1NX
Service: Sunday at 11.15am
Facebook: St Magnus Cathedral Orkney
Life Church Orkney
The Life Centre
East Road
Kirkwall
KW15 1LX
Services: Sunday at 11am
Contact: 01856 875557
Facebook: @thelifecentreorkney
United Reformed Church
Peedie Kirk
Palace Road
Kirkwall
KW15 1PA
Service: Sunday at 11.15am
Contact: 01856 873888
Facebook: Peedie Kirk
Roman Catholic Church
Our Lady and St Joseph
Main Street
Kirkwall
KW15 1BU
Services: Sunday Mass 5.30 pm
Contact: 01856 872462
www.catholicchurchorkney.org.uk
Salvation Army
The Royal British Legion
43 Junction Rd
Kirkwall
KW15 1AR
Services: 10.30am
Contact: 01856 877250
www.salvationarmy.org.uk/kirkwall
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirkwallsalvationarmy
South Ronaldsay and Burray Kirk
Church Road
St Margaret’s Hope
KW17 2SR
Sunday service: 11 a.m.
Minister: Rev Dr M A MacLean
Contact: mmaclean@churchofscotland.org.uk
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheHopeKirk
Church of Scotland - West Mainland
Sunday services: Orphir Kirk 11am
Milestone Kirk, Dounby 11am
Stromness Kirk 11:15am
Contact: MTaylor-Wintersgill@churchofscotland.org.uk
Stromness Baptist church
Stromness Town Hall
Sunday service: 10:30am
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DaqW6sYct/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Website: https://stromnessbaptistchurch.org
Bahá’i
Bahá’i centre, 3 Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall
devotional gathering: 11 am
Tel: 07753640602
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BahaisOfOrkney
Quiet spaces for personal prayer, reflection, and meditation throughout the Games.
Open: 9.30 to 5 pm daily
Location: Our Lady and St Joseph's, Kirkwall
Other info: daily masses Monday to Friday 11.45 am, Confession on Request
Discover the history of Catholicism in Orkney through a dedicated collection at Our Lady and St Joseph's, Kirkwall. From its earliest days to the 21st century Saints, Priests, Pilgrims, Poets and Parishioners have kept close to Christ. Highlights include the Orcadian poet George Mackay Brown, Chaplaincy through World War I & II and the St Magnus Way.
Open: Monday – Saturday 0900-1300 and 1400-1700, also Sunday 1300-1700
Location: St Magnus Cathedral
Other info: The Cathedral may be closed during visiting times for wedding or funeral services. Notices will be displayed outside the cathedral with information.
Open: 2-4 pm from Saturday to Friday
Location: The Bahá’í Centre, 3 Old Scapa Road
Other info: open for anyone who would like a quiet space to sit. Refreshments available.
Confidential spiritual guidance and emotional support from volunteer chaplains.
Available: 12th July (10:00 – 16:00) and 13th-17th July (10:00 – 20:00)
Language: English
Contact: Text CHAPLAIN to +447872962796
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Island Games Chaplaincy stand
Marquee at the Pickaquoy Centre
Open 10 AM - 4 PM on the 12th July, then daily (13th to 17th July) 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM