Holy Communion refers to the bread and the wine that some Christians take as a symbol of the body and blood of Christ, during a portion of a church service

Evening Prayer Service with Rev Paul Salaman

Winter Warmer Soups in St Mark's Church Hall from 12-2 pm. Delicious soups, rolls and spread followed by a cuppa and biscuits all for only £4. Everyone is welcome to join us in our lovely warm Hall and enjoy the food in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. Dates are:
10th and 24th February 2026
10th and 24th March 2026
14th and 28th April 2026

Rev Keith Owen will be leading a Lent Course on "Christian themes in art" on Wednesday mornings (11am) from Feb 25th at St Mewan

On Saturday 7th March from 7 to 9pm St Mark's are hosting a Cornish Evening in the Church Hall to celebrate St Piran's day (the actual day is Thursday 5th March). We will have a Cornish Quiz as well as Cornish readings and stories, songs and music! Of course also pasties and saffron cake! Tickets are £10 bookable in advance so we know how many pasties to get.
For tickets please phone me on 01726 63394 and leave a message if I'm not there. Sybilla xx

Morning Prayer led by a Reader or the Worship Group

Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent in the Church of England. It is a day to honor mothers and mother figures in our lives. Originally, it was a religious occasion where people would return to their "mother church" for a special service, eventually evolving into a family celebration.

St Mark’s Spring Craft and Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 21st March at 10.00 am to 12 noon in The Hewas Inn. As always we will have a wonderful selection of savouries and delicious cakes with gluten free and vegan options, plus tea or coffee all in the cosy and convivial atmosphere of the pub. There will be craft stalls of all kinds, The proceeds will go towards Cancer Care and St Mark’s.

Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem just days before his death. The Bible, which is the book Christians read, says Jesus rode into the city on a donkey. People waved palm leaves and cheered him.

Maundy Thursday is part of the Christian celebration of Easter and marks the night of the Last Supper as told in the Bible. At the Last Supper, Jesus blessed the bread and the wine, sharing them with his disciples. Jesus commanded that people should love one another and encouraged his disciples to eat bread and wine after his death. He then washed the feet of his disciples as an act of kindness.

Good Friday is a day of solemn reflection and worship, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Services are often held in the afternoon as the time Jesus is believed to have died is at 3pm. These services are characterized by their simplicity and focus on the suffering of Christ.

Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar and is celebrated by people all over the world. It marks the story of Jesus rising from the dead three days after dying on a wooden cross. For many people, Easter is also a time for chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and being with family.