Our faith is based on the word of God that we find in the Bible – but we grow so much more through shared understanding.

Here you can find out more about how St Mark’s unpack Christian teachings, through the sermons and special services that are a key part of our worship.

Morning Praise service for the seventh Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
Contemporary Communion service for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
Morning Praise service for the fifth Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for the fifth Sunday of Easter
The Licensing as Priest-in-Charge of The Rev’d Canon Michael Edwin Burson-Thomas by The Rt Rev’d Philip Mounstephen Bishop of Winchester
Contemporary Communion service for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Morning Praise service for the third Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for the third Sunday of Easter
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for the Second Sunday of Easter
Meditative Service service for Good Friday
Contemporary Communion service for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
BCP Communion service for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Morning Praise service for the Fourth Sunday of Lent: Mothering Sunday
BCP Communion service for the Fourth Sunday of Lent: Mothering Sunday
Contemporary Communion service for the Third Sunday of Lent
BCP Communion service for the Third Sunday of Lent
Contemporary Communion service for the First Sunday of Lent
Morning Praise service for Candlemas: the Sunday Next before Lent
BCP Communion service for Candlemas: the Sunday Next before Lent
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday before Lent
BCP Communion service for the Second Sunday before Lent
Morning Praise service for Candlemas: the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
BCP Communion service for Candlemas: the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Contemporary Communion service for the Third Sunday of Epiphany
BCP Communion service for the Third Sunday of Epiphany
Morning Praise service for the Second Sunday of Epiphany
BCP Communion service for the Second Sunday of Epiphany
Contemporary Communion service for the First Sunday of Epiphany
BCP Communion service for the First Sunday of Epiphany
Contemporary Communion service for the First Sunday of Christmas
Contemporary Communion service for the Fourth Sunday of Advent: Christmas Eve
BCP Communion service for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Contemporary Communion service for the Third Sunday of Advent: Nine Lessons and Carols
Morning Praise service for the Second Sunday of Advent
BCP Communion service for the First Sunday of Advent
Contemporary Communion service for the second Sunday before Advent
Morning Praise service for The Twentieth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Twentieth Sunday After Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for The Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Eighteenth Sunday After Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for The Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity
Morning Praise service for The Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity
Morning Praise service for The Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity
Morning Praise service for The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity
Morning Praise service for The Tenth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Tenth Sunday After Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for The Ninth Sunday After Trinity: the Transfiguration of our Lord
BCP Communion service for the The Ninth Sunday After Trinity: the Transfiguration of our Lord
Contemporary Communion service for The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Morning Praise service for The Seventh Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Seventh Sunday After Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for The Sixth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the The Sixth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the Fifth Sunday After Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for the Fourth Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the Fourth Sunday After Trinity
Morning Praise service for the Third Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the Third Sunday After Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday After Trinity
BCP Communion service for the Second Sunday After Trinity
Morning Praise service for the fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
BCP Communion service for the fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Contemporary Communion service for Trinity Sunday
Contemporary Communion service for The Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
BCP Communion service for The Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
Contemporary Communion service for The Seventh Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Morning Praise service for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Contemporary Communion service for The Fifth Sunday of Easter - and celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III
BCP Communion service for The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Contemporary Communion service for The Fourth Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Morning Praise service for the Third Sunday of Easter (St Marks patronal festival)
BCP Communion service for The Third Sunday of Easter (St Marks patronal festival)
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday of Easter
BCP Communion service for the Second Sunday of Easter
Morning Praise service for Passion Sunday: The Fifth Sunday of Lent. Due to technical difficulties, we apologise that we were
BCP Communion service for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Contemporary Communion service for Mothering Sunday: the Fourth Sunday of Lent
BCP Communion service for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Morning Praise service for the Third Sunday of Lent.
BCP Communion service for the Third Sunday of Lent
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday of Lent
BCP Communion service for the Second Sunday of Lent
Contemporary Communion with ashing service for Ash Wednesday
Contemporary Communion service for the Sunday Next before Lent
BCP Communion service for the Sunday Next before Lent
Morning Praise service for the Second Sunday before Lent.
Contemporary Communion service for the Third Sunday before Lent.
BCP Communion service for the Third Sunday before Lent
Contemporary Communion service for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany (The presentation of Christ)
BCP Communion service for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany (The presentation of Christ)
Morning Praise service for the Third Sunday of Epiphany.
BCP Communion service for the Third Sunday of Epiphany
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday of Epiphany
BCP Communion service for the Second Sunday of Epiphany
Morning Praise service for the First Sunday of Epiphany - the Baptism of Christ.
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday of Christmas
BCP Communion service for the Second Sunday of Christmas
Contemporary Communion service for Christmas Eve - as we come together to celebrate the coming morning, as Christ is born
One for the children - and young at heart - our Crib and Christingle service on the 24th December starts
Join us for an informal carol service at St Mark's Church, where in the building we'll be coming together to
BCP Communion service for the Fourth Sunday in Advent
Morning Praise service for the Third Sunday in Advent
BCP Communion service for the Third Sunday in Advent
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday in Advent
BCP Communion service for the Second Sunday in Advent
Morning Praise Advent Carols service for the first Sunday in Advent
BCP Communion service for the first Sunday in Advent
Morning Praise service for the Remembrance Sunday
Morning Praise service for the third Sunday before Advent
BCP Communion service for the third Sunday before Advent
Morning Praise service for the Last Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the Last Sunday after Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
Morning Praise service for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
Members of St Mark's are planning to visit St James, Pokesdown as we celebrate the licencing service of Rachel Noël
Contemporary Communion service for the sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
Morning Praise harvest celebration service for the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Morning Praise service for the twelfth Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the ninth twelfth after Trinity
Morning Praise service for the eleventh Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Bishop Debbie has announced that Revd Rachel Noel, currently Priest in Charge of Pennington, has been offered and has accepted
Contemporary Communion service for the ninth Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the ninth Seventh after Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for the eighth Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the eighth Seventh after Trinity
Morning Praise service for the fourth Sunday after Trinity: Sea Sunday
BCP Communion service for the fourth Sunday after Trinity: Sea Sunday
Contemporary Communion service for the Third Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for the Third Sunday after Trinity
Morning Praise service for the Second Sunday after Trinity
BCP Communion service for Second Sunday after Trinity
Diocesan Confirmation Service, live from Winchester Cathedral. Music sung by the Girl Choristers and Lay Clerks.
Contemporary Communion service for the First Sunday after Trinity
Contemporary Communion service for Trinity Sunday
Contemporary Communion service for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
Contemporary Communion service for Ascension Day
Morning Praise service for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
Contemporary Communion service for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Morning Praise service for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Contemporary Communion service for the Third Sunday of Easter
Affirmation of Ordination and Blessing of Ministry Team in Pennington
Morning Praise service for St Marks Patronal Festival
Stations Of The Cross for Good Friday
Contemporary Communion service for Maundy Thursday
Contemporary Communion service for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Morning Praise service for the Fourth Sunday of Lent: Mothering Sunday
Contemporary Communion service for the Third Sunday of Lent
Morning Praise service for the Second Sunday of Lent
Contemporary Communion service for the First Sunday of Lent
Morning Praise service for the Sunday next before Lent
Contemporary Communion service for the 2nd Sunday before Lent
Morning Praise service for the 3rd Sunday before Lent
Contemporary Communion service for the 4th Sunday before Lent
Morning Praise service for the Third Sunday of Epiphany
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday of Epiphany
After four weeks looking forward through Advent, we're finally here - and with churches across the UK and around the
A special service of Contemporary Communion for Christmas Eve
Join us at St Mark's for an informal service of carol singing! We'll have all your favourite Christmas carols and
Nine Lessons and Carols service for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Orange lit star hung from ceiling
At this time of Advent and preparation for the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ, Rachel has asked me to
Contemporary Communion service for the Second Sunday of Advent
It is with regret that the planned performance from West Gallery & Straight Banana on the afternoon of the 12th has
Morning Praise for the First Sunday of Advent: Advent Sunday
Sunday Service: 10am Contemporary Communion - 21st November 2021 - Christ the King
Contemporary Communion service for the 3rd Sunday before Advent. As we help members of our congregation prepare for their baptism,
At St. Mark we hold a special service to remember those who have died, especially those who have died in
10am service of Contemporary Communion for All Saints.
Straight Banana sing to make you smile, reminisce, tap your foot and laugh out loud!
10am service of Morning Praise for the Last Sunday after Trinity. Today, we celebrate God's bounty through a harvest festival
Sunday Service: 10am Contemporary Communion - 17th October 2021 - Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
10am service of Contemporary Communion for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
10am service of Morning Praise for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
10am service of Contemporary Communion for the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
10am service of Morning Praise for the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
10am service of Contemporary Communion for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
10am service of Contemporary Communion for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
10am service of Morning Praise for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
10am Contemporary Communion for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity live from St Mark's Church, Pennington
10am Morning Praise for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity live from St Mark's Church, Pennington.
9am In Building Service Title Card
10am Contemporary Communion for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity live from St Mark's Church, Pennington
am BCP Communion for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity live from St Mark's Church, Pennington
10am Morning Praise for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity live from St Mark's Church, Pennington.
8am BCP Communion for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity live from St Mark's Church, Pennington.
10am Contemporary Communion for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity live from St Mark's Church, Pennington
9am In Building Service Title Card
Morning Praise service for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity live from St Mark's Church, Pennington
9am In Building Service Title Card
Contemporary Communion for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity live from St Mark's Church, Pennington
We've come to the end of the 'Generous June' series from Winchester diocese, and it's also the last of our
We're coming near to the end of our series with the support of the diocese, 'Generous June' - with a
We continue our series with the support of the diocese, 'Generous June' - with a focus on God's generosity to
As we enter 'Ordinary Time', we start a new series with the support of the diocese, 'Generous June' - with
Altar at St Mark's
I want to thank you for being a part of our community here at St Mark’s Church Pennington. I am
We celebrate Trinity Sunday, with Rachel having dodged the challenging sermon topic today that is the 'triune God'! Peter leads
We celebrate Pentecost today, with Peter leading a communion service from St Thomas Church in Lymington. Our Bishops Permission to
Our newest BCM candidate, Jane, leads from the lady chapel at St Mark's today, whilst St Thomas bring the music,
The Pascal candle is a symbol of Jesus light, here on Earth. George talks on Ascension Day about the meaning
Remaining mostly dry, Peter leads from the vicarage garden in Lymington - whilst St Mark's bring the sermon and prayers.
We're leading once more from St Mark's, where one of our BCM Worship team tie together the hymns, prayer and
2021-APCM Annual Reports Document
Our APCM is coming up in a special service of evening prayer at 6pm on the 9th May. download the
As part of our APCM (that's the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, if you didn't know but were too afraid to
Today, and it's all from St Mark's - as we celebrate St Mark and our patronal festival! A chance to
Today, St Thomas lead and our focus is on bearing witness. St Mark's bring the sermon, prayers and music, with
As we enter the Easter period, we continue our celebration of the risen Lord - and today, St Mark's lead
We've reached the end of Lent and from the lows of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, we've reached Easter day.
Saturday 3rd April is Easter Eve, and in a service from darkness to light, St Mark's and St Thomas lead
A dramatization of the final days of Jesus life - before a triumphant resurrection on Easter Sunday. Part of our
Sunday the 28th March is Palm Sunday and brings us into the last week of Lent - as we come
Sunday the 21st March is the fifth Sunday of Lent and is also known as Passion Sunday. For our 10am
Sunday the 14th March is the fourth Sunday of Lent but it's also Mothering Sunday - we hope you're going
Sunday the 7th March is the third Sunday of Lent and for our 10am service it's St Thomas taking a
Sunday the 28th February is the Second Sunday of Lent and for our 10am service it's Paul and Eve -
Sunday the 21st February is the First Sunday of Lent and for our 10am service it's St Thomas who are
Wednesday 17th February is Ash Wednesday and St Mark's and St Thomas churches come together for a 6pm service of
Sunday the 14th February is Valentines Day, so we hope you've given your significant other (or the one you would
St Beuno’s – North Wales
In our service this week we talked about retreats, and over coffee we talked about possibilities and places that offer
Sunday the 7th February is the Second Sunday before Lent and for our 10am service it's St Thomas who taking
Sunday the 31st January is the fourth Sunday of Epiphany and for our 10am service it's back to St Mark's
Sunday the 24th January is the third Sunday of Epiphany and for our 10am service it's St Thomas' taking the
Sunday the 17th January is the second Sunday of Epiphany and for our 10am service it's back to St Mark's
Bloopers from the 17th January 2021
We're getting our 10am online service ready for Sunday - where this week Sandy and Paul (who took part in
Sunday the 10rth January is the first Sunday of Epiphany but also when we remember the baptism of Christ. For
Sunday the 3rd January is the Second Sunday of Christmas but also the Epiphany. For our 10am service today it's
Three wise men on camels
In recent years we have blessed chalk at church, and taken it home to create an Epiphany blessing at door.
Gentle January
Arwen Mary Folkes shared this idea online. “Gentle January’: Gentle with ourselves, gentle with each other, gentle with the to-do
Sunday the 27th December is the the first Sunday of Christmas - and for our 10am service today it's St
It's Christmas Day! Peter from St Thomas and Rachel from St Mark's jointly lead our service today, with music and
Selfie with Jesus
We've reached Christmas Day and as we celebrate the bright new dawn, we come together to celebrate the birth of
3pm In Building All Souls Service Title Card
It's nearly Christmas Day and as we look forward to the bright new dawn, we come together to celebrate the
One for the children – and young at heart – working together with St Thomas church in Lymington, our Crib
Sunday the 20th December is the the fourth (and final!) Sunday of Advent - and for our 10am service today
9am In Building Service Title Card
Sunday the 20th December is the the Fourth Sunday of Advent - and for our 9am service today, we stream
Sunday the 13th December is the the Third Sunday of Advent - and for our 10am service today it's St
9am In Building Service Title Card
Sunday the 13th December is the the Third Sunday of Advent - and for our 9am service today, we stream
Sunday the 6th December is the the Second Sunday of Advent - and for our 10am service today it's back
Sunday the 6th December is the the Second Sunday of Advent - and for our 9am service today we are
Sunday the 29th November is the the first Sunday of Advent - and for our 10am service today St Thomas'
Sunday the 22nd November is the sunday of Christ the King - and for our 10am service today St Mark's
Sunday the 15th November is the second Sunday before Advent - and for our 10am service today St Thomas lead
Sunday the 8th November is Remembrance Sunday - and for our 10am service today St Mark's and St Thomas remember
3pm In Building All Souls Service Title Card
Sunday the 1st November is All Souls - and today at 3pm St Mark's lead a special service live from
Sunday the 1st November is All Saints - and for our 10am service today St Mark's and St Thomas conclude
9am In Building Service Title Card
Sunday the 1st November is All Saints - and today at 9am St Mark's lead once more live from the
Sunday the 25th October is the Last Sunday after Trinity - and for our 10am service today St Mark's and
Sunday the 25th October is the Last Sunday after Trinity - and today at 9am St Mark's lead once more
Sunday the 18th October is the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity - and for our 10am service today St Mark's and
A musical piece recorded to close our 9am service on the 18th October, by our director of music Leigh Jerwood
A musical piece recorded during communion at our 9am service on the 18th October, by our director of music Leigh
Sunday the 18th October is the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity - and today at 9am St Mark's lead once more
Sunday the 11th October is the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity - and for our 10am service today St Mark's and
Sunday the 11th October is the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity - and today at 9am St Mark's lead once more
Sunday the 4th October is the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity - and for our 10am service today St Mark's and
Sunday the 4th October is the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity - and today at 9am St Mark's lead once more
Sunday the 27th September is the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity - and for our 10am service today St Mark's lead
Sunday the 27th September is the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity - and today at 9am St Mark's lead once more
We're so happy that we can do a lot of our services online, truly live now - but it still
Our director of music, Leigh Jerwood, is also part of an a capella group, named 'Straight Bananas'. We've enjoyed their
Sunday the 20th September is the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity - and for our 10am service today St Thomas lead
Sunday the 20th September is the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity - and today at 9am St Mark's lead once more
Sunday the 13th September is the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity - and as Rachel Noël, priest of St Mark's, takes
Sunday the 6th September is the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity - and this week Peter leads from the vicarage in
Upside down house
Rebecca Rickaby, PCC Secretary reflects on the changing world from March 2020 - and how she coped and adapted to
Sunday the 30th August is the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity - and this week with St Mark's leading live from
Sunday the 23rd August is the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity - and this week with St Thomas leading, St Mark's
Sunday the 16th August is the Tenth Sunday after Trinity - and this week with St Mark's leading, we will
Sunday the 9th August is the Ninth Sunday after Trinity - and this week with St Thomas leading, St Mark's
Sunday the 2nd August is the Eighth Sunday after Trinity - and with St Mark's leading - live from the
Sunday the 26th July is the Seventh Sunday after Trinity - and with St Thomas leading, St Mark's will be
Sunday the 19th July is the Sixth Sunday after Trinity - and after a few weeks lead so wonderfully by
Sunday the 12th July is the Fifth Sunday after Trinity - and it's also Sea Sunday! St Thomas lead our
Sunday the 5th July is the Fourth Sunday after Trinity: but it's also St Thomas Patronal Festival, which we celebrate
Sunday the 28th June is the Third Sunday after Trinity. Peter from St Thomas church leads this service - and
Sunday the 21st June is the Second Sunday after Trinity. Rachel from St Mark's church leads this service - and
Sunday the 14th June is the First Sunday after Trinity and today we enter the long stretch in the church
Sunday the 7th June is Trinity Sunday and today we bring the service to you from St Mark's in Pennington,
Sunday the 31st May is Pentecost and today we celebrate the birth of the church! Peter from St Thomas' church
The Diocese of Winchester hosted a 24 hour wave of Prayer - the Upper Room, from 9am on Saturday 30th
Tomorrow is the seventh Sunday of Easter and St Mark's will be leading our 9:30am service, streamed on YouTube! With
Join with us as we celebrate Ascension Day with support from Lymington Infant School and St Thomas church!
Sunday the 17th May is the sixth Sunday of Easter and as some of the lockdown restrictions are lifted Peter
Sunday the 10th May is the fifth Sunday of Easter, but also marks the start of Christian Aid week -
Sunday the 3rd May is the Fourth Sunday of Easter, and today Rachel from St Mark's leads our service -
Sunday the 26th April is the Third Sunday of Easter, but today it's also St Mark's patronal festival! Today, Rachel
20200419 - Second of Easter
Sunday the 19th April is the Second Sunday of Easter - and today, Peter from St Thomas' leads our service
20200412 - Easter Sunday
Sunday the 12th April is Easter Sunday - and together we celebrate the risen Christ, for whom death can not
20200411 - Easter Vigil
On Saturday 11th at 8pm, St Mark's holds a service for the Easter Vigil - remembering the lull from Christ
Good Friday 2020 Banner
Join us from midday on Good Friday, where St Mark's and St Thomas churches are pleased to welcome Peter Rouch,
Maundy Thursday banner, 2020
Performed during our Maundy Thursday service, this performed by the fantastic 'Divine Music' group. Video features photographs of the Easter
Maundy Thursday banner, 2020
Through Holy Week, we've been hosting Compline services at 7pm. However tonight, as we reach the day we remember the
Compline Holy Week 2020 Banner
Through Holy Week, we're hosting Compline services at 7pm; tonight, Debbie Sellin leads from Southampton.
Compline Holy Week 2020 Banner
Through Holy Week, we're hosting Compline services at 7pm; tonight, Peter Salisbury leads from the vicarage in Lymington.
Compline Holy Week 2020 Banner
Through Holy Week, we're hosting Compline services at 7pm; tonight, Rachel Noël leads from the vicarage in Pennington.
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, from Matthew 26:14-27:66. Performed by members of St Mark's and St Thomas' congregations,
Through Holy Week on Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th from 7pm we're hosting Compline services and you're welcome
Our Palm Sunday service, a collaborative effort between St Mark's and St Thomas churches.
Palm leaves at our Palm Sunday service
Normally, we'd be handing out a Palm Cross for you to take away with you, at our Sunday services this
A first for St Mark's: service given from the upstairs spare bedroom of the vicarage (can we say an upper
Rachel and Debbie at our Mothering Sunday service
Our live streamed service from Sunday 22nd March
Our service from the 15th March, where we launched our first live streamed service!
Clock Face
As St Mark's #LiveLent, today we focus on water. Central to all life on Earth but we know also that
Nicodemus 'came to Jesus by night': the night and darkness bring fears: for nothing to do we pray the Evening
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Today is St David's Day - St David being the patron saint of Wales as well
Clock Face
How are St Mark's marking Lent this year? In sixty seconds, Rachel explains how it starts - with light.
Sometimes it's easy to get completely overwhelmed in a world that seems to demand easy, quick answers to every situation.
Our focus today as we start Lent is on the ash in Ash Wednesday. What is the significance of ashing?
Our Morning Praise service from Sunday 23rd February - where today, as we think ahead to Lent, we also consider
"I feel like there are parts of myself that have been lost along the way, and I don't know if
How many of you wonder if the reading from Matthew 6 doesn't apply to you? Don't worry, be happy? If
On Sunday 9th February 2020, at 4pm, members of St Mark's church joined Anne's new church family from St Andrew's
We've all been at an occassion where we meet new people and have to introduce ourselves. How do we answer
When you open the bible, Haggai is one of the twelve minor prophets, right at the end of the Old
Today is the feast of Candlemas, where we remember Jesus being presented at the temple. With the blessing of candles
As part of the week of Christian Unity, all the churches in Lymington and Pennington met at in the morning
Towards the end of January we invited the community to Pennington Church for an event of songs, reflections and poems
Humanity makes mistakes. We can deny our wrong doings but most of the time our mistakes are known and we
If you haven't heard a child say "come and see - look at what I've discovered!" - perhaps you'll recall
As we remember the baptism of Christ and the new beginnings that can come through being born anew through baptism,
Do we always notice what's going on in the Christmas story? Gold is precious and lasts - symbolic of something
What is the best Christmas sweet? Rachel's vote goes to the chocolate orange - at this time of year, the
Is Christmas just for the children? It's fair to say that children are a focus for the season - but
One for the children - and young at heart - our Crib and Christingle service on the 24th December started
Our service for the fouth Sunday of Advent, as we focus on Mary - mother of Christ and the promise
Our minds are looking towards the big day – when we celebrate Christ’s arrival, at his birth in Bethlehem. What
Today we remember John the Baptist. The cousin of Jesus, he was convinced Jesus was the true messiah - to
John the Baptist is an unusual character; we might find an encounter with him a little off putting at first
As Advent begins, we celebrate the anticipation of Christmas Day through Advent with a special service of hymns, readings and
“Lo, he comes with clouds descending” - a fantastic hymn for this day from Charles Wesley, but as you listen
If you were starting a business that only produced one out of four viable products at the end of a
Are we willing to let go of our ideas of what 'looking good' looks like? Are we willing to shed
Mary and Martha, Lazarus' two sisters had let Jesus know that their brother, Jesus friend, was ill. It was days
As 11am approaches, a short service by the war memorial takes place at St Mark's. We honour the dead, of
Faced with all the evil in the world, and all that is going wrong, do we just feel powerless? What
Described as a chief, rich, tax collector, he was as a result an outcast to his own people - seen
"I am the light of the world" said Jesus - referring to our lives here on earth, and our lives
The story of the ten lepers who were healed: but only one came back to say thanks. Do we desire
Have you ever read a book and really loved it? Have you then dreaded the news that a film is
Blind from birth; never to see a sunrise, a smile. He was a life waiting to be born: today, he
It’s a strange, even bizarre idea that Jesus shares: that by his leaving his followers will actually be to their
Thinking Differently About God
Rachel Noel, affectionately known by the local press as the Pink Vicar. Rachel had a particularly formational journey through curacy,
World mental health day occurred on October 10th and is an opportunity for us to recognise the importance of our
Some 795 million people - one in nine of all people on the planet - do not have enough food
For our Harvest Festival service, Maureen Harris, a member of neighbouring St Thomas' Church in Lymingon and active in Traidcraft,
God's gifts to us and the flourishing of God's creation are clear. The world is God's perfect gift to us;
God knows us, loves us and cares for us. Indeed, Jesus primary commandment; love one another - for we are
Everyone is hungry - we're all looking for bread; however, the problem isn't that we're hungry - the problem is
The lost sheep; we're all familiar with the story - but do you believe it? Do you doubt with a
Have you said "yes" before reading the small print first? There's a cost, to discipleship - and Jesus warns us
What are we doing when we pray for healing? Rachel shares something of her own experience of an encounter with
The kingdom of God, the perfect society, is often pictured as a banquet. It is a meal for everyone, not
'I Bow Down': performed before intercessions on 25th August 2019 - words and Music Cindy Rethmeier, performed by Jane and
The miracles of this planet are simply mind boggling. So much life, so much diversity: created by a loving God
God asks us to give; but how often do we think of excuses or reasons why perhaps we cannot? If
'Sing of the Lord’s goodness' performed during Communion on 18th August 2019 - words and Music (c) 1981 Ernest Sands,
Red Sky at Night, shepherds delight; red sky at morning, sailors a warning. How good are you at predicting things?
Predictions for the end of the world are running at roughly one a year: the next is on track for
'God Bless the Child' performed during Communion on 11th August 2019 - words and Music Billie Holiday and Arthur Herzog
Rimsky-Korsakov, performed by Peter Greenhalgh
There's a need for clear communication when we need help - be that in sickness or adversity. We and those
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Considering prayer: make it a personal conversation, seeing God as father. After all, a father figure is someone to trust;
So, we’re half way through Ordinary time, the half a year that follows the excitement of Easter and Pentecost. There
Three times Martha mentions herself in her complaint to Jesus; she was concerned about what was happening to her -
When we approach Jesus, are we looking for the loophole, for the trick, for an excuse: or are we really
What are your first memories of your childhood? Did you feel safe; have fun; feel loved? For many children today,
With Peter Greenhalgh on piano and Frances Attwood on violin, performed to close our Evensong service on Trinity Sunday.
Why should we settle for recreating ourselves with one more possession, hope, ambition? All the time, Jesus is dying to
Did you ever have an expanding suitcase? Where the clothes could go higher and higher, the lid come over and
The man they had been following had been crucified. This must have felt like the end - but then Jesus
On a Wednesday evening between Ascension and Pentecost, members of St Mark's and St Thomas' churches came together in Pennington,
On Wednesday evening, members of St Mark's and St Thomas' churches came together in Pennington, to ask those going about
What do we see at the end of the day as we look in the mirror? What does our life
what would you do if the government declared that prayer was illegal? Daniel didn’t compromise: his routine didn’t alter: the
Jesus knew all too well he had little time on this earth; as with any last words, he shared with
What happens for you when you read the bible? There may be some parts you enjoy more than others but
Jane Nicholson with our director of music Leigh Jerwood perform a cover of Brenton Brown's worship song, 'Humble King' during
Caves at sundown
Jesus shares all our fears, concerns, grief, and longings for physical healing, he feels these more deeply than we can
David, the Bishop of Basingstoke lead a confirmation service at St Mark’s Church, Pennington on Sunday 28th April at 3pm.
From our Evensong service on Easter Sunday and it's great news! Christ is risen and we have the promise of
Reflection of cross on tree
It's Good Friday. Today, we remember Jesus, and his journey to the cross. Pádraig Ó Tuama writes: “For me, Good
Sunset through the clouds
Jesus talks to his followers frankly about his death. About how his time is not forever with them, but soon
Two people by beach in silhouette
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayers strengthened him to accept God’s will the cup He wanted to be taken
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Leigh Jerwood and Rebecca Rickaby perform Pie Jesu by Fauré, whilst members of the congregation come forward for communion.
Cleaning and Conversation chancel restoration video thumb
In late 2016 through to early 2017, St Mark's engaged the services of local conservator, Peter Martindale - to help