Melody tots at St Mary’s
Music group for babies and toddlers aged 0-5. Melody Tots
Music group for babies and toddlers aged 0-5. Melody Tots
A concert of favourite carols and Christmas music provided by the Portsmouth Choral Union with the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra. Tickets are £12 if prebooked on 023 9282 2227 or pcuticketing@gmail.com. £15 on the door. PCU Carols & Christmas Music
A Beetle Drive with a seasonal difference to raise funds for Christian Aid Christmas Appeal– tickets £2.50 Reindeer Drive Christian Aid Christmas Appeal
The children retell the Story of Christmas, with carols and candlelight. The service is followed by tea and cakes. Children who wish to take part in the drama should arrive by 3.30pm to get into their costumes. Nativity Scene
Come and give thanks for the greatest gift we have ever been given. Christmas Day Nativity
Music group for babies and toddlers aged 0-5. Melody Tots
Come and enjoy a traditional panto and see members of the Parish enjoying themselves - including "spot the clergy" in disguise on stage. Tickets cost £4 – or £2 for under 18’s, and are available on the door or book yours on 023 9281 4444. The Pantomime Dames
An open day at St Mary's Church to highlight the impact of climate change on the things we cherish. Organised and promoted by St Mary's Church and Portsmouth Christian Aid Action Group. There will be coffee, refreshments, family-friendly activities, reflections and displays. The tower will be open for the public to climb and enjoy the...
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds for charity. St Faith's Mini Market
There is a Mass at St Mary's for the whole Parish this Sunday to say farewell to Wendy-May as she takes up her curacy in Fareham. There will be no mass at St Faith's nor at St Wilfrid's. Parish Mass At noon there is The Great Get Together Picnic in Kingston Rec and celebration of...
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds for St Faith's Church. St Faith's Mini Market
African Women's Forum is hosting this Community Picnic, diverse food, and African cultural performances at St Mary's in the Church yard. The event features diverse food, African songs, performers and drummers in celebration of Nelson Mandela's centenary. mandela100.co.uk. Bring your own food or buy food from across the globe. Mandela 100 Food and Cultural Event...
A coffee morning held on behalf of the Macmillan Trust. Macmillan Coffee Morning
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds, and to begin to mark the celebrations for St Faith's Day (October 6th). St Faith's Mini Market
An opportunity for interested young people to come and see what it is like to be in the Choir at St Mary's, hear about what is involved and meet other young choristers. Choristers Receiving Medals and Certificates
A chance to thank God for the gifts of creation and to share those gifts with others and hosting the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals for Animal Welfare Sunday. St Mary’s Guest Preacher: Revd Dr Helen Hall. Harvest Service St Mary's Service starts at 10am at St Mary's. Service starts 9:30am at St...
Support the work of the Church as it seeks to raise funds to support its work in the area. Traditional stalls, refreshments, raffle etc, and a chance to visit this splendid historic Church building. St Mary's Autumn Fayre
A chance to raise some funds with Coffee, Chat and Cakes. Coffee Morning at St Wiflrid's
Come and enjoy a traditional fair with stalls, games, raffle and refreshments. St Wilfrid's Christmas Fair
Join us on the afternoon of Saturday 24 November at 2.30pm for the book launch of 'The Oakers' Tale' written by our very own Helen Evans. Set in Spring, this is the first in a collection of four seasonal books - telling the tales of Treebie adventures, with beautiful illustrations, story related activities and produced...
A morning of craft – Christmas wreath making; Lantern making; making music – and other activities for all ages. Christmas Crafts
Join the beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers and leaders and their families from the Portsmouth scouting District in this special service reflecting on the coming of Jesus the Light of the world. Scouts Christingle
A procession of lanterns and light in Fratton ending with entertainment in the Church, including a Community Neon Art Installation at the Church. Fratton Big Local helping Fratton to shine. Due to weather conditions meet in St Mary's Churchyard at 6pm for a procession around the Churchyard. Festival of Lights
Supporting the Children's Society we celebrate the light of the world. Christingle
Join local schoolchildren and their families in celebrating the Christmas Story at a Christingle service held with the support of ‘The News’. The Annual News Carol Service
A beetle drive with a seasonal difference to raise funds for the Children's Society Christmas Appeal - tickets are £2.50.
The Christmas story is told by our children and young people as we celebrate the sharing of the greatest gift. With carols and music accompanied by the Choir. Any children who wish to take part in the drama should arrive by 4pm for dress rehearsal. St Mary's Nativity Service
The Christmas story is told by the children and young people as we celebrate the sharing of the greatest gift. Christingle Service
Come and give thanks for the greatest gift we have ever been given. St Mary's
A morning exploring the story of the star that appeared over the stable where Jesus was born and the visit of the 3 wise kings who sought him out - with art, craft, music and a lunch for all the family. Free admission and lunch. Messy Church is hands-on fun for the whole family to...
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds for charity. St Faith's Coffee morning
This morning is a Parish Mass at St Mary's to say farewell to Fr Darcy. There will be no morning services at St Faith's nor St Wilfrid's. St Mary's Sunday Mass
Join us for a relaxed fun evening (free admission) - sing along with the Sunflowers and others - popcorn and a film. The Sunflowers
A morning of refreshments and competitions to mark St Valentine's day. Funds raised will go to support the British Heart Foundation. Coffee Morning at St Wiflrid's
St Mary's Parish Panto is "Robin Hood and the Singing Nun". Come and enjoy a traditional panto and see members of the Parish enjoying themselves - including "spot the clergy" in disguise on stage. Performances at 2.30pm and 7pm. Tickets cost £4 or £2 for under 16's, and are available at all 3 churches, or...
St Mary’s Parish Panto is “Robin Hood and the Singing Nun”. Come and enjoy a traditional panto and see members of the Parish enjoying themselves – including “spot the clergy” in disguise on stage. Performances at 2.30pm and 7pm. Tickets cost £4 or £2 for under 16’s, and are available at all 3 churches, or...
A celebration for Shrove Tuesday with Caribbean food, music and dancing and pancake races. A fun night for all ages. Starts with a short act of worship at 7pm, food at 7.30pm, music 8-10pm. Tickets: Food £2, Music and Dancing £5. Tickets available from all 3 churches, or book yours on 023 9281 4444. Pancake...
A morning of craft, activities and fun exploring how we reflect the love of God for us in the way we care for others. The morning will end with a free lunch. Bring your Mum or those that care for you! Messy Church Mothering
Join us in celebrating "Mothering Sunday" with special morning services at all 3 Churches, in which we will give thanks for all who love and care for us. The services will include the distribution of flowers to those who care for us. Distributing flowers on Mothering Sunday 10:00 St Mary's Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1...
A chance to enjoy a "traditional" Church Fayre with stalls, games, refreshments and a raffle! St Wilfrid's Spring Fayre
Join us in walking through the streets with music and singing as we remember the journey Jesus made to Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday. Followed by Parish Mass at St Mary's at 10am. There will be no Mass at St Faith's nor St Wilfrid's that Sunday. Palm Sunday Procession #LentPilgrim
A service for Good Friday led by the young people and children of St Mary's. Join us as we reflect on the journey that Jesus made on this day for us. Good Friday Service by the Young People and Children #LentPilgrim
The Annual Community Fayre & celebration of life in Fratton is held in the church & grounds each May Bank Holiday Monday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Each year around 10,000 visitors enjoy this event with its variety of attractions - Real Ale Tent; Arena displays; Morris dancers; Bouncy Castle; Bands; Funfair rides &...