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Ash Wednesday (18th February)
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection and penance as we prepare to meet the Risen Christ on Easter Day. Traditionally, the church has marked this day with communion, repentence and the imposition of the sign of the cross in ash on our forehead, to ‘remember we are dust and to…
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
Meals at Christmas for homeless people
The diocese has sent us information about meals for homeless people in Edinburgh this Christmas. Please spread the word. Bethany Trust, Winter Care Shelter, provides a place to sleep and a hot meal. Opens at 9:30pm each night. List of venues throughout December can be found here. The Bethany Care Van also provides soup, rolls and hot…
St Mark’s 1826 – 2026: Towards 200 Years
Fabric repairs are required for this unique historic building in Portobello and to make fit for purpose for the 21st century so that it provides space for community and congregational life. Like all Scottish Episcopal Churches, St Mark’s is self-supporting and the trustees are solely responsible for maintaining this historic gem in Portobello and for…
The Big Vote Evening: 27th August
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…
Jumble Sale – Saturday 10 June
From 10am – 12 noon on Saturday 10 June: House Clearance, Collectables, Furniture, Crockery, Bric-a-brac, Books, Vinyl albums/singles & unusual items! Stay for tea & coffee inside the church – 50p. All proceeds to church funds/charity. All welcome!