St Mark’s Church to renovate and conserve historic boundary wall One of Portobello’s most historic churches can now make essential repairs to allow safe access to its graveyard, in turn allowing it to be better understood, all thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). St Mark’s was one of the first Episcopal…
Portobello Community Council and the Portobello and Area Churches Together are hosting an evening of discussion around the issues of the Referendum. The Big Vote is a series of community events hosted by local organisations, supported by the Scottish Community Alliance. The way these events work is that people sit in groups of 5-6 at…
Sunday 8th June at 7pm To celebrate our Summer Concerts series, we will be holding a Songs of Praise on the evening of Sunday 8th June. At that service, the top 10-15 favourite hymns nominated by those who have been to the concerts, by the congregation and by members of the community will be sung….
In May and June 2014, St Marks is holding a series of concerts. All concerts start at 7pm. Tickets are £5 each, or £20 for all 5. Under 16s are free. Tickets are available from the church, or on the door. (0131 629 1219). Please help us advertise if you are able, with a colour poster,…
During Holy Week, the church commemorates the last week of Jesus’ earthly ministry, which ended in his death on the cross, and his glorious resurrection on Easter Day. Do join us for this week of reflections and prayer. There are slates around the graveyard, which is open at all times (push the side gates) and…
We’re hoping to organise some Open Gardens during the summer to raise funds. If you’ve any ideas or comments, please get in touch! Watch this space for more information soon…
We welcome you to Holy Communion with imposition of ashes 10am and 7pm on Wednesday 5 March. During Lent there is Morning Prayer 9.30am daily Monday-Thursday Discussion Group on Mondays after Morning Prayer – finished by 11.30 at latest. Discussion after church on Sunday 23rd March. Bring some sandwiches! For more ideas of Lent, please…
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal for 2014 will provide valuable funding for two charities; Waverley Care – Care and support to people living with HIV or Hepatitis C. Anglican Church in Papua New Guinea – Support for the wives of over 250 Anglican priests. Any donation should be handed in to your local church. Thank you….
Morning Prayer 9.30am daily Monday-Thursday Discussion Group on Mondays after Morning Prayer – finished by 11.30 at latest. Discussion after church on Sunday 23rd March. Bring some sandwiches! For more ideas of Lent, please see our information advert.
