Women's Conference 2026
Saturday 12th September 2026
Smithton Free Church, Inverness  ·  9.30am - 3.30pm
Fully Booked!
Learning to pause in a world of unrest
This year’s conference will centre on the theology of rest and how to apply this practically to our lives.
We will hear 3 talks from this year’s speakers, Cathy and Mairi and there will be a Q&A towards the end of the event.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 NIV
Date & Venue
Saturday 12 September 2026
9.30am – 3.30pm
Smithton Free Church
1 Murray Road
Inverness
IV2 7YU
Buy Tickets
This is a ticketed event, which has been sold out in the past, so we encourage you to book your tickets to save you from missing out.
Adults – £20.00
Students – £15.00
Under 18s – £10.00
This covers lunch and catering and a goody bag as well as the cost of running the day.
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If you need any help with online booking simply get in touch 07756 820158 and we would be more than happy to help you register for the Conference over the phone.
Support with Ticket Costs
We would love as many women as possible to be able to attend the conference, and we don’t want cost to be a barrier.
If the ticket price would make it difficult for you to come this year, please get in touch. We’d be delighted to provide a complimentary ticket.
If you would like to help others attend, you can make a donation when booking.
Guest Speakers
Mairi Smith
Mairi lives in Aberdeen where she teaches and trains women at a weekly bible study class through Bible Study Fellowship. She is a member of Deeside Christian Fellowship and is part of their church plant, Hope Church Torry. Having grown up in Skye, Mairi spent time in Edinburgh as a student and lawyer before the family moved to Aberdeen. Mairi is married to Peter and together they have three boys aged 12, 14 and 16 as well as two little girl dogs. When not feeding, exercising or training boys/dogs Mairi loves reading, being outdoors and (slow!) running.
Cathy Steed
Cathy was born and raised in South Wales and moved to Scotland in 2000, with her husband Phil (and 4 children) when they began serving with OMF International, as Regional Directors. They enjoyed this role serving the missionary community and supporters for 16 years. The Lord called them back into pastoral ministry in 2017 and they are now based in Drumchapel UF Church, Glasgow. Cathy works with Highland Theological College UHI as Student Support Officer and Counsellor. She enjoys Grand Opera, Welsh Rugby and playing with her grandchildren.
Panel Discussion
This year’s conference will include a panel of guest speakers including Mairi and Cathy, who will discuss a variety of engaging questions.
About the Conference
Popular with women of all ages, the WfM Women’s Conference is a fantastic opportunity to gather together to explore a topic of interest through a range of speakers who have been involved in Gospel work here in Scotland and around the world.
Throughout the day, we will hear from our speakers, lunch will be provided as part of the costs of your ticket and there will be a time for fellowship and to explore craft stalls and a bookstall hosted by Christian Focus Publishing.
