Barvas Parish Church linked with Cross, Ness Parish Church is a new charge that was formed on 1st Jan 2026 in accordance with the Presbytery of Lewis Presbytery Mission Plan.

The linked parishes are on the northwest coast of the Isle of Lewis and are home to over 2,500 people spread across a series of crofting villages, bounded to the east by the extensive Barvas moor and to the west by the mighty Atlantic Ocean.

The two long established congregations are Bible-believing and have a desire to reach the people in their communities with the Gospel. They hold to the traditional stance of the Church of Scotland. The attached parish profiles give details of both congregations. 

We seek an Evangelical minister who will: 

  • Have a passion for preaching and teaching the Word of God
  • Deliver Christ-centred Biblical teaching
  • Conduct morning and evening Sunday Services and mid-week prayer meetings
  • Have strong relational skills and be resolutely committed to regular, pastoral work in the congregation and the community
  • Work together with the congregations to fulfil the Five Marks of Mission of the Church of Scotland.

Our combined Parish Profiles can be found here. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you require further information – contact details can be found in the profiles.