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.

Whether you're new to the Christian faith, a regular churchgoer, or someone who's more interested in our wider community work; we welcome you!

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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What's on

FREE Puppet Show: The Elves & The Shoemaker

for 1 hour
St Faith's
Crasswell Street, Landport Portsea, PO1 1HT, United Kingdom

Young families are invited to St Faith's to hear the story of a tired shoemaker and the magical help he receives. Bringing the characters to life with puppets, this show by Rachel Goodall will also give the audience the opportunity to meet the characters and make their own small puppet after the show.

This show is FREE but tickets are limited; please contact [email protected] to book your spot!

Celebrating Christ's Presence: Sunday Eucharists

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

Join our church communities at 10am on Sundays for a sung mass at St Mary's or a mass with hymns at St Faith's. Whether you're a regular churchgoer, looking to explore your faith, or interested in learning more about Christianity, these services are accessible and open to everyone.

To find out more about our pattern of worship throughout the week, including Book of Common Prayer services and our available livestreams, please visit our Worship with Us page: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/benefice/29-076X/page/96937/.

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Parish BBQ

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

You are invited to join us as we come together over a BBQ lunch to catch up after a busy summer and prepare for another (academic) year. We will also be using this opportunity to celebrate Revd Sue as she transitions from being a Self Supported Minister to a member of our Retired Clergy team.

To book tickets, please speak to someone at the church or contact [email protected]. Tickets cost £4 for adults and £2 for children.

Following the lunch, we will also hold our last tower opening of the year. Please see our website for more details: https://www.portseaparish.co.uk/event/climb-the-church-tower/

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Safeguarding

The Parish of Portsea is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We work to create protective and supportive environments where all people, 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. We also follow the Church of England's guidance and policies, as set out by the House of Bishops, and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). More information about national policy, links to wider resources, and Portsmouth-specific information (including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors, who advise our PSOs), can be found on the Diocese of Portsmouth's safeguarding page.

If you have a safeguarding concern about an adult or child, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officers - Jenny, Mandy & Linsey - at [email protected]

Alternatively, you can contact the Diocese's safeguarding team at [email protected] or 023 9289 9665

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

The Diocese of Portsmouth's safeguarding page