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Advent and Christmas 2018
Advent and Christmas at St Marks – come and celebrate with us! In addition to our regular services, we have these special services and events: Advent … We wait and we watch …. First Sunday of Advent: 2 December 5pm Advent Service with all the churches in Portobello with a collection for the work of Christian Aid…
St Mark’s is 200 years old
At some point in 1826, St Mark’s opened for worship and was consecrated by the then bishop of Edinburgh in August 1828. To mark 200 years of worship and service here in Portobello, the congregation celebrated on Sunday 6 August 2026 and we were joined by Bishop Dagmar Winter, Bishop of Edinburgh. It was a…
Historic Environment Scotland complete the fundraising for the main renovations
Historic Environment Scotland awards £144,450 funding to St Mark’s Church in Portobello Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded £144,450 funding to the renovation of the unique historic church of St Mark’s Portobello. This funding completes the fundraising for this phase of the project and will enable all the conservation repairs to the building and provide…
Lent 2016
Lent is a period of ‘spiritual spring-cleaning’ as we prepare to welcome the Risen Christ at Easter time and renew our baptism vows. It is traditionally a time of fasting and self-denial, Christian growth, penitence, conversion and simplicity. Or in an acronym, a time when we fasten down the tent PEGS of our faith – Prayer,…
Evensong on 30 June
Do join us for a service of music, readings and prayers for peace on Sunday 30 June at 6.30pm This is a short traditional service (c40 mins), where we can allow the musicians to carry us in prayer. All welcome
St Mark’s 5th Art Exhibition Call for Artists
Plans are starting for our next Art Exhibition to be held 12-14 September showcasing art from artists in Portobello and Musselburgh. Deadline to express interest is 31 August. Please see this page for further details.