Many people know about giving something up for Lent, but it is above all a period of reflection, penitence, and reminding ourselves about the story of Jesus and his passion as we move towards Easter. 

If you are new to Christianity or been away for a while, Lent is a great time to come to the faith, as we discover the great and affecting story of how Jesus sacrificed everything for us, and reflect on what that really means.  It should be a period of learning for all of us.

It starts with Ash Wednesday.  Why not join us for a short service at 6pm on Wednesday 5 March.

After that we move through the Sundays towards Holy Week, in which we celebrate Jesus’s final days in a series of special services, before Easter, the high point of the Church’s year. 

It’s a great time to make that special effort, so if you have been thinking about giving church a go – this is a good time to do it.  Much better for your soul than just having fewer biscuits. 

Forthcoming events for March 2025

5 March  Ash Wednesday. 

Service at 6pm: Imposition of ashes and Eucharist

7 March  World Day of Prayer.  2pm

Ecumenical service prepared by the WDP committee of the Cook Islands.

8 March (Saturday) Caird Hall, Dundee. 10am – 4pm

Fundraising Organathon. 20 minute recitals by 15 organists.  David is playing at 11.30- ish  Drop in at any time. Many excellent organists are taking part.

Holy Week and Easter Services

(including those at St Margaret’s Episcopal church Tayport)

Holy Tuesday 15th April in St Mary’s, Newport at 6.00 pm: Tenebrae service

Holy Wednesday 16th April in St Margaret’s at 10.30 am: Stations of the Cross.

Maundy Thursday 17th April in St Mary’s, Newport at 6.00 pm: Paschal Meal.

Holy Saturday 19th April in St Mary’s, Newport at 6.00 pm: First Light service with candles.

Easter Day 20th April in St Margaret’s at 9.30 am: Easter Eucharist (jointly with St Mary’s).

“Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless.”

Join on on 22nd of December at 11 for a special Christingle service.

This is a special service in which children (young and old!) can create a ‘Christingle’ with an orange, some sweets and a candle, symbolizing light coming into the world.

Bring the whole family for an informal and enjoyable Christmas event.

RSVP if you can so we know how many oranges to bring! Text: 07552 503859.