Join us as we remember the last supper Jesus shared with his friends; how at that meal he washed his disciples’ feet and then led them to the Garden of Gethsemane where he invited them to “watch and pray”.
Join us as we remember the last supper Jesus shared with his friends; how at that meal he washed his disciples’ feet and then led them to the Garden of Gethsemane where he invited them to “watch and pray”. To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow...
An opportunity to explore the journey to the cross for young people & families, following the Stations of the Cross found around the church.
Join us at 1pm for Reflections on the Cross, and 2pm for the Liturgy of the Cross, as we join Christians throughout the world in gathering at the foot of the Cross and praying for the world and ourselves. To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow...
You are invited to join Christians throughout the world as we gather at the foot of the Cross and pray for our world and ourselves.
A service which begins in the darkness of the night and celebrates the coming of the Light of the world, marking the new life in Christ with joy! To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow along, you can find the order of service here.
Come join us as we come together to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Surrexit Christus! To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow along, you can find the order of service here.
The choir of St Mary’s sing a traditional service of Choral Evensong, which is followed by the Benediction, a time of adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament which concludes with the congregation being blessed by it.
Our 2023 Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by Nigel Stark, Director of Music at St. Martin’s and St. Mary’s Stamford, performed on our recently-restored 1889 J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ. Refreshments will be included, with no booking required. While this event is free, there will be a retiring collection in support...
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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.
A Beetle Drive with a seasonal difference to raise funds for our Social Justice work.
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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 along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along here, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
A celebration of life in Fratton, the May Fayre sees around 10,000 visitors come to the church and grounds to enjoy the community and the variety of activities available, including a real ale tent, arena displays, a bouncy castle, bands, funfair rides, and over 100 stalls. If you would like to book a place for...
Our 2023 Organ Recital series continues at 7pm on 5th May, with a Coronation-themed recital given by Canon Peter Gould, former Master of the Music at Derby Cathedral. Join us for a fantastic FREE recital, performed on our recently-restored 1889 J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ. Refreshments included, no booking required. For programme details, visit...
Come and join us at St Mary's Church as we watch the Coronation together, broadcast onto our large screen, with sparkling wine and cake! Doors will open at 10am, with the actual coronation starting at 11am. Entry is free, with a retiring collection for the church.
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along here, you can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here.
In partnership with Fratton Big Local, we will be hosting a Big Lunch Community Picnic in the Churchyard. There will be entertainment from various groups, including a brass band, the ukulele group Pompey Pluckers, and Black Hat Theatricals. Afterwards, there is a service of thanksgiving for the new King and Queen at 3pm in the...
Come and enjoy the music of Portsmouth High School's performers as they give their time and talents to support the work of St Mary's Music Foundation, which provides local children with the opportunity for musical education and training from which they might not otherwise be able to benefit
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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.
Want to change the world over breakfast? Then come and tuck in at our Big Brekkie! We’ll be serving a delicious morning meal, while raising money to fight poverty and injustice worldwide.
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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.
We have been invited to pre-record a service for streaming by the National Church of England for a Sunday in June. You are invited to join us for a 'Sunday service' to help take part in the congregation of this service.
Join us as we share breakfast together and fruitful times of prayer.
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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.
Evensong with the Dickens Fellowship to commemorate the death of Charles Dickens, with readings and refreshments following at 4:30pm in the church hall.
The Anglican Bishop of Kingston, Jamaica is visiting Portsmouth. As part of his visit, Bishop Garth Minott would like to meet members of the Caribbean Community to reflect and share their experiences of Portsmouth and life in the UK. Join us at Natty's Jerk Kitchen from 12-2pm as the Bishop meets members of the Caribbean...
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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 will be welcoming back the Zephyr Wind Ensemble, who will be performing a varied recital of music, including pieces by Mozart, Fauré and Janefelt, amongst others. We hope you’ll be able to join us for this free concert of music, with a retiring collection in aid of the Music Foundation, which helps...
Join us as we host Portsmouth Choral Union's summer concert, which will also involve Castle Primary School's Choir singing the traditional prominent role for children's voices in the following pieces. Rare for music in Portsmouth, the union will be performing Benjamin Britten’s Cantata ‘St Nicolas’. In addition to this, the union will be giving the...
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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 along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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 on a lovely summer afternoon with music, strawberry tea, and a chance to climb the church tower! From 1.30pm various musicians will be performing in the churchyard for free, with a collection in aid of the Music Foundation. Then, at 2.30pm you can enjoy a Strawberry Tea with a scone, jam and cream,...
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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 Organ Project's 2023 Organ Recital series continues at 7pm on 14th July, with a recital given by Harvey James Stansfield from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Harvey Stansfield is in much demand as an accompanist, liturgical organist, and recitalist. He is currently in his final year of study for a BMus degree in organ performance...
Come along and take part in an afternoon of singing glorious choral works in the majestic setting of St Mary’s Church in Fratton, concluding with a short informal concert at the end. This event is FREE, with an option of donating towards the St Mary's Music Foundation, which helps support young musicians in Fratton with...
To watch along, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow along, you can find the order of service here. The hymn sheet is available here The weekly notices from the 16th July are available here.
As part of our Annual Organ Festival, and following the success of our 2022 Tea Dance, we are excited to be hosting another alternative interpretation of the Victorian Tea Dance, taking inspiration from the Mo’Jive dance style. During the Victorian era, dance halls across the country were opened for people to come in, enjoy tea...
Join us for coffee, cake and chat as we support and recognise how we are caring for God’s earth in different areas of our life and work. In particular, we will be raising funds for A Rocha, who organise Eco Church, and celebrating St Faith’s Church achieving the Silver Eco Church status!
On Revd Sam's final Sunday in the parish, we will gather to express our thanks for her ministry and to pray for her as she moves on. The service will be followed by a cake and a chance to chat. If you would like to make a donation towards a farewell gift for Revd Sam,...
Come and join us for a fun night of skittles, food and conversation, and an attempt to beat the clergy at the Portsmouth Maritime Club! Tickets, £9 for adults or £5 for under 18’s, are available in both churches, or can be booked by emailing officeassistant@portseaparish.co.uk or phoning 02392 822990. Please provide your name with...
To watch the service, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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 the service, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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.
A Do Something Different Day for older people, with crafts, conversation, coffee and games, followed by a lunch and then afternoon tea and a film with popcorn. Tickets cost £6 to be paid on the day, but it is important that you book your place in advance by ringing the Portsmouth Deanery Office on 02392...
As part of our Patronal Celebrations, where we give thanks for the parish and all who live and work here, we will be holding an Outdoor Parish Mass in St Mary's Church at 10am. Following this, there will be a Celebration of Cycling, where we will be celebrating cycling in the city with music and...
We will be joined by clergy, choirs and members of our local cluster of churches (St Luke’s, the Cathedral, the Church of the Ascension, St Saviour’s, and Holy Spirit, Southsea) for what should be a wonderful choral mass to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption and our Patronal Festival, with refreshments after. Our guest preacher...
To watch the service, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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 the service, you can go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. 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.
