Support the work of the Church as it seeks to raise funds to support its work in the area. Traditional stalls for bric-a-brac, cakes, books and crafts; independent stall holders offering a range of crafts and other goods; refreshments; games; a raffle etc, and a chance to visit this splendid historic Church building. St Mary's...
A chance to raise some funds with Coffee, Chat and Cakes. Coffee Morning at St Wiflrid's
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support a charity. The lunch usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main with a pudding to follow. The lunch costs £2.50 and includes free entry into a raffle.
Our 2019 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital by Canon Peter Gould. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary's Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is relayed instantaneously to a large screen which makes for gripping viewing! Organ Recitalist...
Coffee, chat, cakes and a chance to raise money for charity. Coffee Morning at St Faith's
Salzburg Splendour with Southern Pro Musica. Conductor David Gostick. Mozart – Solemn Vespers. Solennes de Confessore K.339 written in 1780. Michael Haydn. Requiem in C Minor. Missa pro Defunctis was written in 1771. Salzburg Splendour Concert
Box & Fir are a nationally renowned ensemble from Windsor, and we are very pleased they are coming all the way to Portsmouth to perform at our final Music Foundation Concert of the season. Featuring Rogers Covey-Crump (Tenor), Jenny Thomas (Flute & Rogers Covey-Crump, Tenor Recorder) and Ian Gammie (Guitar), they will be performing music...
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Churches Homeless Action voucher scheme. Lunch costs £2.50 and usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main followed by a pudding.
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. The 3rd of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary's. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
Come and enjoy a traditional fair with stalls, games, raffle and refreshments. St Wilfrid's Christmas Fair
A free morning event exploring Advent with art, craft, music, lantern making and wreath making followed by a free lunch for all the family - ending at 1pm. Messy Advent 2019
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Churches Homeless Action Appeal. The lunch usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main with a pudding to follow. The lunch costs £2.50 and includes free entry into a raffle.
A procession of lanterns and light through Fratton ending with entertainment in the Church. Fratton Big Local helping Fratton to shine. Weather permitting the procession will leave the Royal British Legion Club at Fratton Bridge at 6.00pm and should arrive at St Mary's by 6.30pm. Fratton Festival of Light 2019 The theme this year is...
A Beetle Drive with a seasonal difference to raise funds for Christian Aid Christmas Appeal– tickets £2.50 Reindeer Drive Christian Aid Christmas Appeal
An opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast and reflect on what brings "light into our darkness" and to hear from others about what brings "light to their life".
Mr Fezziwigs Christmas Party by Jonathan Rathbone Christmas Carols for everyone Conductor: David Gostick Accompanist: Ian Richardson Mr Fezziwig is a character from the novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens to provide contrast with Ebenezer Scrooge’s attitude towards business ethics. Mr Fezziwig, played by Canon Bob White, Vicar of St Mary's, is instructing a...
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the work of Stop Domestic Abuse. Lunch costs £2.50 and usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main followed by a pudding.
The Royal Marine School of Music Christmas Concert. Please telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office on 02392 726181 to book tickets in advance. Tickets will not be available on the door. Royal Marines Christmas Concert
A traditional telling of the Christmas story through readings, carols sung by the congregation and the choir. The service will be followed by Sherry and mince pies. 9 Lessons & Carols Music by the choir: Silent Night - arr. Rose. The Wexford Carol - Rutter. This is the Truth - arr. R Vaughan Williams Tomorrow...
Join us for a chance to chat, enjoy some coffee and a legendary Bacon Buttie, and help us raise some funds. St Faith's Coffee morning
A concert for all the family held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181. Royal Marines Concert Children are free, Standard Ticket £10, Concessions £9. Don’t miss concerts and musical events in...
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by David Oldfield (St Luke's, Whyteleafe). Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ in St Mary's Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is instantaneously projected onto a large screen...
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support a charity. Lunch costs £2.50 and usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main followed by a pudding.
St Mary’s Parish Panto is “Snow White & The Several Dwarfs”. 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 “Snow White & The Several Dwarfs”. 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 chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Bishop's Lent Appeal. The lunch usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main with a pudding to follow. The lunch costs £2.50 and includes free entry into a raffle.
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. Part of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary's. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Bishop's Lent Appeal. Lunch costs £2.50 and usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main followed by a pudding.
An opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast and reflect on actions to help you live in harmony with God, neighbour and nature. #LiveLent Previous Prayer Breakfast
The Bishop will ordain Rev'd Marcus as a Priest at St Mary's on Sunday March 8th at 4pm. An important service for all involved with St Mary's parish, all are welcome at this special occasion. Rev'd Marcus Collie Note that the 10am service at St Mary's that day will be a said Eucharist with hymns.
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Bishop's Lent Appeal. The lunch usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main with a pudding to follow. The lunch costs £2.50 and includes free entry into a raffle.
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a *duet* recital given by Philip Drew and David Hansell. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ in St Mary's Church, Portsea. The recitalists in the organ loft will be relayed instantaneously to a...
Join us for a chance to chat, enjoy some coffee and cake, and help us raise some funds for the Bishop's Lent Appeal.
Fr Marcus will preside at the Eucharistic for the first time since he was ordained Priest. Please come and support us in welcoming him to his new role in St Mary's Parish. Rev'd Marcus Collie
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not open to the public in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be streamed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PortseaParish/) and http://portseaparish.co.uk Distributing flowers on Mothering Sunday 10:00 St Mary's Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA. Tel: 023 9281 4444.
Not open to the public in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be streamed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PortseaParish/) and http://portseaparish.co.uk Revd Dr Sam Cullen Rev'd Cullen will be leaving her curacy in Petersfield to join us. She spent time with us in the Autumn on a placement and we are very happy to...
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
This probably won’t come as a huge surprise but the Royal Marines have decided to postpone their concert next week, scheduled for St. Mary’s Church on Thursday 26 March 2020. This is a postponement rather than a cancellation. At some point they plan to perform this concert. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Portsmouth Choral Union have cancelled this event in the light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. www.pcuchoir.org
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series returns with a recital given by Adrian Bawtree FRCO. Adrian was Director of Music at St Mary's Church, Portsea in the early 1990's and is now an organist at Canterbury Cathedral. Please do join us for a socially distanced concert (remember your face covering!) and enjoy one of the...
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by John Sharples (Organist and Choir Trainer). Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is instantaneously projected onto a large...
A chance to enjoy the legendary Bacon butties and help raise funds for Christian Aid.
Former Director of Music at St Mary's Church, Roger Bluff, will be returning for an evening of grand music on our historic Walker organ. Entry is FREE, with an opportunity to make donations to St Mary's Music Foundation, which supports the musical engagement and education of young people in the local community. Music will include...
Following our 10am service, we are encouraging people to make their way to the churchyard for a picnic lunch! Join in with the wider Fratton community as we enjoy live music, dance and activities. As part of the performances, 432 Nomads will be performing 'Insane' - a contemporary dance piece performed by the internationally acclaimed...
