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Island Games 2025 - Spiritual Care & Community

Find spiritual support, fellowship, and community resources during the Island Games. Everyone is welcome regardless of background or beliefs.

Island Games 2025

12th - 18th July 2025 | Orkney

Verse for Today

"Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:9

What's On During the Games

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Happening Now

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Coming Up

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Faith Services & Support

Sunday Services

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

www.stmagnus.org

Facebook: St Magnus Cathedral Orkney

Life Church Orkney

The Life Centre

East Road

Kirkwall

KW15 1LX

Services: Sunday at 11am

Contact: 01856 875557

www.lifechurchorkney.com

Facebook: @thelifecentreorkney

United Reformed Church

Peedie Kirk

Palace Road

Kirkwall

KW15 1PA

Service: Sunday at 11.15am   

Contact: 01856 873888

www.peediekirk.com

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

Prayer & Meditation

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.

Pastoral Care

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

Faith Resources & Learning

Explore faith, ask questions, and connect with resources to deepen your spiritual journey.

The Chosen

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Alpha course

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Help & Support

Crisis Support

Immediate help available 24/7 for anyone experiencing emotional distress or crisis.

Emergency:
999
Crisis Line:
116 123

Mental Health Support

Professional counseling and mental health resources for athletes and visitors.

  • Free confidential counseling
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Performance pressure guidance

International Support

Assistance for visitors from different countries and cultural backgrounds.

  • Translation services
  • Local orientation
  • Cultural guidance

Community Care

Practical help and community connections for those needing assistance.

  • Food assistance
  • Buddy system
  • Activity companions

Contact Our Faith & Support Team

Email Support

emcmillan@churchofscotland.org.uk

Text Support

+447872962796

+447872962796

Visit Us

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