It was wonderful to open our new ramp … even if it’s not quite finished. We welcomed Bp John and representatives from the TOR Christian Trust who with the SEC, Garfield Weston and the Baird Trust have made this stage of our Renovation possible. The next stage is calling us … but this is a wonderful milestone – vastly improving the frontage of our beautiful building and at last providing safe and straight forward full access to the church.
Lent starts on Wednesday 6th March … A period when we traditionally ‘give up something’ or ‘take something up’ to deepen our reliance on God. Through Lent, we allow ourselves time and space to acknowledge who we truly are, and to turn again for healing and hope from God. Through the journey of Lent we…
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…
As we enter the week of the Referendum on the future of Scotland, St Marks is holding two special times of prayer, please do join us. Wednesday 17th September 7pm as people prepare to vote Friday 19th September 10.30am as people digest the results There will also be the normal Thursday communion on 18th September…
We are delighted to welcome our friends the Dalkeith and Monktonhall Brass Band for an evening of Festive Tunes. Tickets can be reserved at stmarkstickets@gmail.com Refreshments will be available at the interval.
On Saturday 27th September, the church will be open as part of the Cockburn Association’s Open Doors day. 10am-4pm We will have a display about our ongoing preservation of the wall, including the opportunity to talk with the stonemason in the afternoon, there will be volunteers to talk about the building and graveyard, initial plans…