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. At 1pm, reflections on the cross will be given, and at 2pm the liturgy of the cross will be given. Join us for either or both of these events. At...
A service which begins in the darkness of the night and celebrates the coming of the Light of the world. The new life in Christ is marked with joy! To follow along, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube channel. To follow along, please find the order of service here.
Come join us as we come together to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Surrexit Christus! To follow along, you can either go to our Facebook page or to our YouTube channel. Easter Eucharists will also be held at 9am at St Faith's Church, and at 11am at St Wilfrid's Church. To follow along, please find...
The choir of St Mary’s sing a traditional service of Choral Evensong, which is followed by Benediction, a time of adoration in front of the Sacrament which concludes with the congregation being blessed by it. To follow along, please either go to our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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 are very happy to announce the May Fayre will take place this year on the May Bank Holiday on 2nd May. The May Fayre is a celebration of life in Fratton taking place in the church and grounds. Each year around 10,000 visitors enjoy this event with its variety of attractions including a real...
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, the hymn sheet can be found here. You can find our notices for the week here.
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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 look forward to welcoming young musicians from Portsmouth High Junior School to perform in concert at St Mary's, as part of the Music Foundation concert series. These young performers will be showcasing their musical skills and talents in a concert that embraces all musical walks of life! We very much hope you'll be able...
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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 sung mass celebrating the feast of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. The service will include the commissioning of the Parochial Church Council, and will have Neil Pugmire, the Diocesan Communications Officer, as a guest preacher. To watch online, you can go to either our Facebook page or our YouTube stream. To follow along,...
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. Our notices for the week can be found here.
Labyrinth is an immersive art installation at St Wilfrid's church, which invites you to take a spiritual journey of the soul, from darkness to light. Designed by Rev. Mike Moritz, the Labyrinth is based on Walter Bruggeman's interpretation of the Psalms, exploring doubt at God’s existence and the pain, complaint and lament expressed to God...
A service to celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on disciples. We encourage you to wear red, either in church or while watching at home, to celebrate the Pentecost. To follow along, you can either go to our Facebook page or our YouTube stream. This service will be followed by a community picnic held...
To watch online, you can either go to our Facebook page or our YouTube stream.
A coffee morning to celebrate St Barnabas Day.
To follow along, you can either go to our Facebook page or our YouTube stream. Afterwards, there will be a separate service for young families. To follow along, please find the order of service here. Our notices for the week can be found here.
A choral evensong with the Dickens Fellowship, with the Very Rev Dr Anthony Cane as the guest preacher.
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, you can find the hymn sheet here. Our notices for the week can be found here.
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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.
At 1.30pm, various musicians will be performing in the churchyard for free, with a collection in aid of the Music Foundation. At 2.30pm, you can enjoy a Strawberry Tea. Tickets for this are £4, and can either be bought in the church, or booked on 02392814444. St Mary's Church Tower will also be open from...
This will be a very special service as Fr Rajiv presides over the Eucharist for the first time. You are also invited to support him as he is ordained at the Cathedral by Bishop Jonathan on Saturday at 4pm. If you would like to make a donation to an ordination gift for him, please do...
The first opportunity for the PECCAG to meet in person since they started working together last July. Get to know other climate activists, celebrate what has been achieved in the last year, learn how St Mary's Church became the first church in Portsmouth to gain the Silver A Rocha Eco Church award, and help to...
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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 for a memorial talk, exploring the Boer War. The Organ Project history volunteers have been researching the 1901 pipe organ screen, which was gifted in memory of men lost in the Boer War. The talk will be given by Dr Karl Bell, reader in cultural and social history at the University of Portsmouth....
As part of The Organ Project's Heritage Dedication Festival, they are hosting an 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 and small sandwiches, and dance to the latest music trends....
Join us as we celebrate the historic restoration of our pipe organ with a Service of Dedication (including a blessing of the organ by the Bishop of Portsmouth), a short presentation by our organ builders, and an inaugural recital given by international recitalist, Thomas Trotter. Book your FREE ticket here on The Organ Project's website....
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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.
‘Come and Sing’ with us at our Festival Choral Evensong, celebrating the completed restoration of our 1889 pipe organ. If you wish to sing with us, please book your FREE ticket on The Organ Project's website. Arrive at St Mary’s Church at 1:30pm, rehearsals start at 2pm. Robes and any accompanying academic dress may be...
The return of the sporting highlight of the year! An evening at the Maritime Club in Queen Street, including skittles and a meal. To order tickets and food please see the form at the back of St Mary's Church, or ring 02392 814444, or email officeassistant@portseaparish.co.uk. Tickets cost £8 an adult, £5 for those under...
To round off our Heritage Dedication Festival, the Portsmouth Choral Union will be performing an Organ Spectacular Concert, to include Vierne’s Messe Solennelle and Poulenc’s Organ Concerto, performed by Daniel Cook, organist of Durham Cathedral. If you would like to attend, tickets are £15 for adults, or £2 for children and students. They can either...
We gather as a Parish at St Mary’s as Bishop Jonathan confirms James, Linda, Rachael, Aimee, Jennifer, Lizzie, Alana, Sammy, Harry, Maisie, Amelia, Rajvir, Ranjini (from our Parish) and Kavanagh and Jordi. To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service...
Revd Marcus will be moving to Portsdown and Purbrook to continue his training. We hope you will join us for a service of thanks and farewell. You can follow online either on our YouTube stream or our Facebook page. To follow along with the service, please find the service sheet here.
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week and hymns here.
The first recital of The Organ Project's 2022 series will be given by Adrian Bawtree, Director of Music and organist elect of Rochester Cathedral. FREE entry, no booking required. Refreshments of juice and wine will be served. Retiring collection in aid of the St Mary’s Church Music Foundation. Find out more at The Organ Project's...
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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.
Craft, games, lunch, afternoon tea and cake, and a film. Tickets, which include all refreshments and activities, cost £5 per person and are to be paid on the day. To book your place, please ring St Mary's Office on 02392814444 or email officeassistant@portseaparish.co.uk
An evening of live music and dancing. Tickets are £5, to book them please phone 02392814444. Please bring your own snacks and drink. Wine, G&T and soft drinks will be on sale and a raffle will be held on the night.
To watch, you can find the recording here. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here.
Open to people of all faiths and of no faith. Bring a picnic, enjoy music from the Pompey Pluckers, and meet various cycling groups and traders from our city. At 2pm, there will be a short service when we will bless people and their bikes, give thanks to those who improve road safety, remember those...
The Rt Revd Matthias Mededues-Badohu, the Bishop of Ho, Ghana, will be presiding over a noon mass.
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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 of the week here.
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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 of the week here.
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please 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 of the week here.
Come and join us for a celebration of Evensong at St Mary’s, sung by the church choir. Featuring music by Stanford, Walford Davies and Howard Goodall. All are welcome. Please contact dom@portseaparish.co.uk about the bring-and-share supper after the service.
A celebration and thanksgiving for the life of St Mary's Church and the community it serves
---Cancelled as we respect the mourning for the Queen--- Visit this historic church and pick through the bargains at the Nearly New Sale. The tower will be open, according to the Terms and Conditions. Refreshments will be available. To book a table email office@portseaparish.co.uk T&Cs for climbing the church tower: • Children must be accompanied...
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here.
