Quiet Day to start Advent

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. During our two communion services on Ash Wednesday we will have the opportunity to receive the sign of the cross marked in ash, as we remember our mortality, our need for God’s grace and the abundance of God’s love for us. All are welcome!

This weekend, the site specific art installation – Loveletters, by Juliana Capes, will be at St Marks. This will be open along with many other venues as part of Art Walk Porty, Friday 4th 10-4pm, Saturday 5th 10-4pm and Sunday 6th 12-4pm (after morning service, held amongst the Loveletters!) In addition, there is an opportunity…

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,…