On Good Friday, join us as we reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross. There will be Reflections on the cross, interspersed with quiet moments for prayer, from 1pm. Then at 2pm there will be a Liturgy of the Cross. To watch the Liturgy of the Cross, you can go to...
On Holy Saturday, we transition from the darkness of the night into the coming of the Light of the World as we mark Christ's resurrection and our new life in him with celebration and joy! To watch along, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find...
Join us in our Sunday Eucharist as we come together to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. There will be a traditional Eucharist from the Book of Common Prayer at 8am, following a service structure which has been used in the Church of England for centuries. Alternatively, come along to our family-friendly Easter Day service at...
The choir of St Mary’s will sing a traditional service of Choral Evensong followed by Benediction as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
The Music Foundation is delighted to welcome back David Oldfield for a concert in aid of the foundation's work supporting local young musicians. Having previously played in 2020, before restoration efforts began, it is great that he can now give a recital on our recently restored Walker Organ. His varied programme of music will include...
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here.
Join us for a seasonal beetle drive to raise funds for Christian Aid - make sure to bring your bunny ears!
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
Join us as we thank Fr Rajiv for his curacy at St Mary's, say farewell to him, and wish him well in his future ministry in Pontypridd. Tea and cake will be served at 3pm, before a service at 4pm. You can watch the service online on our Facebook page or YouTube channel, and follow...
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
Join us again for our annual May Fayre! As always this is a great opportunity for our local Portsmouth community to gather in our churchyard, with local stalls, the beer tent, and a variety of performances in our arena, including traditional Morris Dancing
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
The University of Portsmouth Choir presents: Haydn's Creation in a new version with words by Anne Hunter, edited and directed by Prof. George Burrows. Includes the world premiere of 'A Song for Eve' by Gayathri Khemadasa. Featuring Havant Symphony Orchestra, Ciara White (soprano), Edward Goater (tenor) and Karl Nordensten (bass-baritone). Tickets cost £19 per person,...
Join us for a breakfast to help raise funds for Christian Aid and provide a chance to sit and chat with one another.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here.
Join the Portsmouth Choral Union for a performance as they perform Requiem, op. 9, by Maurice Duruflé, inspired by 20th century wartime France. This performance will be conducted by David Gostick, with Ian Richardson as organist and Faye Eldret as soprano. There will also be performances of Parry's I Was Glad, Handel's Zadok the Priest,...
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
The next Music Foundation Organ Recital will be given by James Fellows, Assistant Organist at Radley College, Oxford. James is very much looking forward to playing the Organ at St Mary's, with a recital featuring music by Byrd, Stanford, Whitlock, and Howells. Entry is free, with a retiring collection in aid of the Music Foundation,...
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
As part of St Mary's Church's Celebration of Music and Heritage, there will be a Festival Choral Evensong celebrating the works of Charles Stanford as we mark the centenary of his death. Sung by the choir of St Mary's Portsea, and guests, music will include Stanford's arrangements of Psalm 150, Canticles, and Beati Quorum Via....
As part of St Mary's Church's Celebration of Music and Heritage, we're holding a series of heritage workshops for local schools. These provide an opportunity to teach people about the organ, how it works, as well as the variety of sounds we can make with it and the methods of doing so. This session will...
As part of St Mary's Church's Celebration of Music and Heritage, the next Music Foundation Organ Recital will be given by Geoffrey Morgan. Geoffrey was a former Assistant Organist at Westminster Abbey and Visiting Professor of Organ at Yale University, and is currently the organist at Christchurch Priory. His recital will include music by Bach,...
As part of St Mary's Church's Celebration of Music and Heritage, we are hosting an afternoon of dance and music, inspired by late Victorian dance halls. The afternoon will include a beginner's jive class, an afternoon tea, and, of course, lots of dancing! To book tickets (£7.50 per person), please go to our Eventbrite page.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To conclude our Celebration of Music and Heritage, come and enjoy an afternoon of music, strawberry tea, and (hopefully) sun. The church tower will also be open (according to T&Cs, please see below) for the public to climb, and see a stunning view of Portsmouth's landscape. Strawberry Tea will be served from 2pm. If you...
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
After our 10am church service, bring your picnics, blankets, drinks and trainers as we join together for a Parish picnic, followed by a fun (and optional) game of rounders in the churchyard. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for our Annual Music Foundation Concert, an opportunity for our local young musicians to demonstrate the extraordinary skills they've been developing. This concert is FREE, with the option to make donations towards St Mary's Music Foundation, a charity which supports the musical development of local children.
Wanted: Photo Memories of St Mary's Church, Fratton As part of the Portsmouth We Shine Light Festival (stay tuned for more details this November), and in partnership with Fratton Together, Anna Heinrich & Leon Palmer have been commissioned to make a new artwork called 'Once a Sea'. Anna & Leon are hoping to work with...
For those aged 6-12, looking for something to do this summer, we are offering FREE sports activities on Thursdays (25th July; 1st, 22nd, 29th August). A chance to be social, have fun, and stay healthy, activities will include games such as football, rounders, & dodgeball. Please note, parents MUST stay for the duration of the...
Join us for another instalment in our annual Skittles Night competitions! Alongside getting involved in a fun activity (and attempting to beat the clergy), this event is always a great chance to have a chat with other members of the parish. Tickets include a basket meal and cost £10 for adults or £5 for those...
Join us for tea, coffee, and/or cake as we come together both to spend time with one another and to raise funds for A Rocha, a Christian charity committed to protecting the environment and encouraging other churches to join them.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
Join us as we celebrate the Assumption of St Mary, our patron saint. We will be holding a patronal mass, with guest preacher Fr Hugo Deadman (St Michael's and All Angels Church, Paulsgrove), followed by refreshments and a chance to chat afterwards You can find our livestream of this service on our Facebook page or...
To mark our patronal festival, we will be holding our church service outside in the churchyard (weather permitting). After this service, we will be spending time together as a community - music will be provided by Victory Brass from 12:30pm, the Tower will be open to climb from 2-4pm (with the last climb at 3:30pm),...
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
This year Fairtrade is celebrating thirty years of the Fairtrade Mark in Britain, and Portsmouth is celebrating 25 years of being a Fairtrade city. To celebrate this and mark the beginning of the Fairtrade Fortnight, we will be hosting a special service with Cllr Hugh Mason as the guest speaker, followed by Fairtrade refreshments.
We will once again be opening St Mary's Tower for the general public to climb. As well as providing an insight into the inside of this tower and its iconic bells, this 206-step journey provides stunning views across Portsmouth. The last climb will be at 3.30pm. Terms and Conditions: • Children must be accompanied by...
To watch our livestream, you can go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here. To follow along, you can find the order of service here.
