Join in with a morning of crafts, activities, and stories to help young families explore Holy Week and the hope and joy of Easter! The morning will end with a free lunch at 11:30am.
To mark Palm Sunday and remember Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, we will be processing through the streets from St Faith's to St Mary's Church. Consider joining us, or simply come to your door to hear our music and receive a free palm cross and streamer.
This procession will then be followed by a parish Eucharist at St Mary's at 10am.
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/.
As we head towards the sorrow of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday, join us on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 7pm for a mass with hymns. Please note that Wednesday's service will take place at St Faith's church.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to find space for God in Holy Week and help deepen your discovery of the Risen Christ on Easter Day. Each service will include a reflection from Fr Bob on the message of Holy Week.
On Maundy Thursday, we remember the last supper Jesus shared with his friends. During the meal, the Servant King washed his disciples' feet. Afterwards, he led them to the Garden of Gethsemane and asked them to "watch and pray".
Join us for a Eucharist of the Last Supper. Afterwards, you are invited to take part in a vigil of silent prayer, lasting until midnight. We are still looking for more volunteers to help sustain this vigil; if you intend to attend, please sign the list in church so that we can see which 15-minute slots still need filling.
St Faith's will also be holding their Eucharist of the Last Supper at 6pm; this will similarly end with a vigil of prayer.
An opportunity for young people and families to learn about the story of Good Friday. Join us as we walk around the church and visit the stations of the cross, reflecting on the people who came to Jesus in his time of need and how we can learn from their example.
Afterwards, we will gather in the hall for toasted hot cross buns.
On Good Friday, our churches become stripped and empty, focusing only on the Cross and all that it means. Join us, and Christians throughout the world, as we gather at the foot of the Cross and pray for the world and ourselves.
From 1pm, you are invited to reflect on the cross. An hour of silent prayer will be interspersed with four reflections on the cross.
At 2pm, we will gather for the Liturgy of the Cross, as we hear the events of the first Good Friday recounted from John’s Gospel. The cross is processed through the church, reminding us of Jesus' own journey to Golgotha.
St Faith's will also hold a Liturgy of the Cross at 2pm.
Join our parish as we gather for one of the most beautiful services of the year.
We first gather in the darkness outside, before lighting our new Paschal candle and processing through the church, symbolising the light Jesus brought to the world. Joyfully, we then celebrate Christ's resurrection with a Eucharist service!
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Join us at our 10am Sunday service as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and God's love for the world.
For those looking for a more traditional form of service, we will be holding a Book of Common Prayer service at 8am, using the words Christians have used for centuries.
St Faith's will be holding their Easter mass at 9:30am.
We end Easter day with a service of choral evensong and benediction, a time to reflect on and appreciate the importance of Jesus' resurrection with music from our talented choir.
Join us for Portsmouth's biggest May Day celebrations, which this year will also be commemorating 100 years of Portsmouth's status as a city and 40 years of St Mary's May Fayre.
If you are an independent business, the May Fayre is a great opportunity to put your wares in front of new customers; each year we anticipate more than ten thousand visitors to the churchyard. Booking a pitch for your stall costs £55 before 1 April and £60 afterwards (or £50, then £55, if you are a registered charity). Please note that we have limited spaces and pitches are secured on a first come, first serve basis.
To book a stall, please complete the form below, email it to [email protected], and make payment for the pitch using the BACs details at the bottom of the form.
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