New to Church? Welcome!
Church is a group of people, not a pile of bricks. Banchory Christian Fellowship Church is a group of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and nations. We are people who know that we are weak, broken, selfish and we have alienated ourselves from God. But we also have come to know that even while we were his enemies, God came running after us to win us back! This is the message at the heart of the Bible's story often called The Gospel. God sent his son Jesus Christ to pay the price needed to bring us back to God. We love God becaue he loved us first, and so we gather as a church to celebrate what God has done for us in song and worship, to learn more about him and ourselves through the Bible, and to admit our continued need of him in prayer.
As a church we are always delighted to welcome new people to join us. If you are seeking to find out more about what Christians believe, to find out more about God, and to understand what church is all about, please join us, we'd love to meet you!
Our Sunday Morning Worship is held at 11am weekly and our Sunday Evening Service at 6pm weekly.
We have regular courses for people looking to explore faith. Whatever your stage in your journey we have a course for you. Check out our Explore Faith Courses on the 'What's on page'.
Church is a group of people, not a pile of bricks. Banchory Christian Fellowship Church is a group of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and nations. We are people who know that we are weak, broken, selfish and we have alienated ourselves from God. But we also have come to know that even while we were his enemies, God came running after us to win us back! This is the message at the heart of the Bible's story often called The Gospel. God sent his son Jesus Christ to pay the price needed to bring us back to God. We love God becaue he loved us first, and so we gather as a church to celebrate what God has done for us in song and worship, to learn more about him and ourselves through the Bible, and to admit our continued need of him in prayer.
As a church we are always delighted to welcome new people to join us. If you are seeking to find out more about what Christians believe, to find out more about God, and to understand what church is all about, please join us, we'd love to meet you!
Our Sunday Morning Worship is held at 11am weekly and our Sunday Evening Service at 6pm weekly.
We have regular courses for people looking to explore faith. Whatever your stage in your journey we have a course for you. Check out our Explore Faith Courses on the 'What's on page'.
Become a church member
If you are a Christian and you intend to worship at BCFC as your 'home' church we would strongly encourage you to consider becoming a member. Membership means that you identify as one of the family and enjoy all the pastoral care and protection that being part of a family affords. It also means as part of the family you are committing yourself to care for us too. If you would like to know more about church membership, please contact us
If you are a Christian and you intend to worship at BCFC as your 'home' church we would strongly encourage you to consider becoming a member. Membership means that you identify as one of the family and enjoy all the pastoral care and protection that being part of a family affords. It also means as part of the family you are committing yourself to care for us too. If you would like to know more about church membership, please contact us
Frequently Asked Questions
when & where does church meet?
We meet on Sundays at 11.00am and 6.00pm at our purpose built premises on the outskirts of Banchory. People coming for the first time often find it helpful to arrive early so they can meet the Welcome Team before the service.
Our Sunday morning service is also live-streamed live via YouTube from 11.00.
Our Sunday morning service is also live-streamed live via YouTube from 11.00.
what should i expect at a service?
The Sunday Morning Worship service is informal, runs for about an hour and a quarter and incudes singing praise to God, prayer and teaching from the Bible. Please stay for refreshments afterwards!
We have 'Family Worship' on the first Sunday in each month when children remain in the service, whereas on other Sundays in the month children from 3 years to P6 can go to Junior Church. Bible Class for youngsters in P7 - S3 is held on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday during Morning Worship.
The Sunday Evening Service is also informal, runs for up to an hour and includes singing praises to God, prayer and a short message from the Bible. Please stay for refreshments afterwards!
We have 'Family Worship' on the first Sunday in each month when children remain in the service, whereas on other Sundays in the month children from 3 years to P6 can go to Junior Church. Bible Class for youngsters in P7 - S3 is held on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday during Morning Worship.
The Sunday Evening Service is also informal, runs for up to an hour and includes singing praises to God, prayer and a short message from the Bible. Please stay for refreshments afterwards!
what happens for children on sundays?
We have a programme for children and young people during the 11.00am Sunday service:
- Creche for 0 - 2 year olds (currently unmanned - but the room is open to use & has toys & TV showing the service.)
- Junior Church for age 2 - P6
- Bible Class for P7 - S3 (2nd & 3rd Sunday each month)
is there a dress code for services?
No! Please just be yourself.
will i have to join in the service?
Only if you want to! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.
is there parking?
Yes, plenty! There are a small number of disabled parking spaces marked at the front of the church building.
what is church membership?
Christians who make Banchory Christian Fellowship Church their 'home' church are encouraged to formalise this by becoming a Church member and so let the leadership and other members of our church know that they are committed in attendance, giving, prayer and service, as God has gifted and enabled us.
i have more questions
Please get in touch and we'll get back to you.