
Similar Posts
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,…

Ascension Day: Thursday 9 May at 8am
Join us for Holy Communion in the church garden at 8am and then for a simple breakfast as we celebrate the Ascension Day.
FebFest …. Spring Fair 7 February
Come to our FebFest on Saturday 7th February, 11am-1pm. Coffee, tea, cakes, bacon rolls… Books, gifts, homebaking, cards…. Raffle, children’s activities .. Talking and friendship … In aid of the church. 10% of all fundraising is donated to our three nominated charities for the year – Mary’s Meals, Basics Bank and WaterAid. Pdf poster here…

Messy Vintage …. 2025
Thanks to all who came to our Advent / Christmas themed Messy Vintage. Our next opportunity to meet for lunch, reflection around a Bible theme, craft and natter will be on Tuesday 14 January. This will be held at Portobello Library 12-2pm All are welcome …
Holiday Club 2018
‘Teambuilders’ – Portobello Ecumenical Holiday Club, 16-23 July 2017 This summer, our Portobello Holiday Club is running for the fourth year, with six area churches working together again in partnership with Scripture Union Scotland. From 16-23 July from 9am to 12.30pm, the halls at Portobello and Joppa Parish Church and here at St Mark’s Scottish Episcopal…
Services during Lent
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.