Markinch and Thornton Parish Church

Markinch and Thornton Parish Church

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We are an open and affirming congregation serving the parish of Markinch and Thornton that welcomes all people. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whatever your background or history either with the church, or...

Young People

The Youth Church at Markinch and Thornton Parish is dedicated to empowering young people to take ownership of their involvement in the church. With a range of activities and services, including Sunday mornings, coffee mornings,...

Services

Times of Services Our main weekly services are held in Thornton Church, Main Street, Thornton at 9.45am and at Markinch Church, Kirk Brae, Markinch at 11.15 a.m. each Sunday morning. Induction Loop The Church has fitted an induction...

Fife Pilgrim Way

Markinch St Drostan’s Church Parish of Markinch and Thornton The Churchyard is open at all times SUNDAY WORSHIP 11.15 am If you would like fuller access to the 12th century toweror to make a future...

Upcoming Events

Sunday 3 December

  • Café Church with Holy Communion | 10.30am | Markinch Church Hall (No Service in Thornton)
  • Art and the Bible Study | 3.30pm | Markinch Church Hall

Sunday 10 December

  • Morning worship in Markinch (11.15am) and Thornton (9.45am)
  • Art and the Bible Study | 3.30pm | Markinch Church Hall

Sunday 17 December

  • Morning Worship with the Markinch Community Choir | 10.30am | St Drostan’s Church, Markinch (No Service in Thornton)
  • Art and the Bible Study | 3.30pm | Markinch Church Hall
  • Blue Christmas Service | 5pm | St Drostan’s Church, Markinch

Thursday 21 December

  • Mulled Wine and Carols Night | 7pm | Markinch Church Hall

Friday 22 and Saturday 23 December

  • Kid’s Christmas Club | Markinch Church Hall

Sunday 24 December

  • Morning Worship in Markinch (11.15am) and Thornton (9.45am)
  • All Age Nativity Service | 5pm | St Drostan’s Church, Markinch
  • Watchnight Service | 11.30pm | St Drostan’s Church, Markinch

Sunday 31 December

  • A Service of Lessons and Carols | 10.30am | Thornton Church (No Service in Markinch)
Markinch and Thornton Parish Church of Scotland

Markinch and Thornton Parish Church of Scotland

There are records of a church at Markinch dating from the time of MacBeth but the present church tower was built in the first half of the 12th century. Pieces of Norman decoration still survive. The interior now has a light, elegant Georgian character. The visitor season has now drawn to a close so Markinch, St Drostan's Church is no longer open on a daily basis for visitors. We have had many hundreds of pilgrims, walkers, visitors to the town and locals dropping in over the last few months and our guides have enjoyed meeting every one of them and getting... Read More "Markinch and Thornton Parish Church of Scotland"

About Us

We are an open and affirming congregation serving the parish of Markinch and Thornton that welcomes all people.

Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whatever your background or history either with the church, or in general, we want to meet you and welcome you into our faith family. 

You are loved, wanted, and welcomed.​​

You are free to come along to any Markinch and Thornton Parish Church service or event. Feel free to turn up, and if you want to, introduce yourself to one of our Welcome Team. 

If you would prefer, please get in touch beforehand and we will be happy to speak to you, either through email, over the phone, or we can arrange to meet for a tea or coffee. 

Our community does not only exist on Sundays, we are church seven days a week and are here for you when you need us.

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