In May, a group of us at St Marks watched the first series of The Chosen. This is a dramatised telling of the story of the first disciples who gathered around Jesus – chosen by Jesus! (this series is now on Netflix).
27 Sept – 17 Nov – we are watching Series 2 – do join us (even if you haven’t watched the others) – 7-9pm in the downstairs Meeting Room (go down the right hand side of the church to the open door!)
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,…
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….
Holy Week is the week when we remember the last few days of Jesus’ life and his walk of love. During the week, he came to Jerusalem hailed as a king, and then showed what a king truly is. He taught his friends, was anointed by Mary at Bethany, and then gave us two rituals…
We’re delighted to be running another concert series, showcasing lots of talent: Friday 26 May at 7.30pm The In-Laws (Steve & Suzanne Butler) and the Portobello Community Choir Mellow and distinctive songs from in-laws Steve & Suzanne, and a great foot-tapping local choir! Saturday 3 June at 7.30pm Sally Simpson & Catriona Hawksworth with friends Dynamic fiddle…
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…