St Mary's Parish, Portsea

St Mary’s is a cultural, community and spiritual hub in the heart of Fratton – don’t miss out on the many events and special services that happen here: join our events email list.

Our parish is made up of the mother church of St Mary's and its sister mission church of St Faith's. We are dedicated to serving Fratton and its people. The people of our parish seek to be a reflection of the Trinity: seen and expressed in particular ways and in particular places. All are equal and all are valued, all have a contribution to make, and all seek to recognise the gifts of others.

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'The News' Annual Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Portsea
Fratton Road Portsea Portsmouth, PO1 5PH, United Kingdom

Join 'The News', local celebrities, and school choirs for their annual carol service; a time to celebrate the Christmas story and reflect on its meaning, with the help of Christingles!

A Christmas Concert, presented by the Milton Glee Choir and Royal Marines Association Concert Band

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Portsea
Fratton Road Portsea Portsmouth, PO1 5PH, United Kingdom

The Milton Glee Choir and the Royal Marines Association Concert Band are once again joining forces to present their regular Christmas Concert, with fundraising in aid of the Royal Marines Charity.

The Concert will feature festive pieces from both the Choir and Band as well as joint numbers and some audience participation. Get yourself in the festive mood with this great start to the holiday season.

Tickets, which cost £15 per person, can be purchased from the Milton Glee Choir's site: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/milton-glee-choir/mg-choir-rma-band-christmas-concert/2025-12-07/15:30/t-lnyxqjg

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The Royal Marines School of Music - The Christmas Concert

for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Mary's, Portsea
Fratton Road Portsea Portsmouth, PO1 5PH, United Kingdom

Join The Royal Marines School of Music as they kick off Christmas with a stunning and spectacular evening of Christmas entertainment on the 11 or 12 December, featuring carols, choirs, elves, crackers, terrible puns, tinsel and gifts, and of course, the festive Corps of Drums.

To book tickets (£15 for adults, £13 for concessions, £1 for children), please go to The Royal Marines Band Service's Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-royal-marines-band-service-69684721233

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Safeguarding

The Parish of Portsea is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults and creating protective and supportive environments where all people, and especially those who may be vulnerable, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey in safety.

We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and adults, and Church of England policy and practice. More information can be found through our Diocesan page.

If you have a safeguarding concern about an adult or child, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Representative:

Jenny Stemp;
[email protected];
07341 569 238

Diocesan page on safeguarding