Celebrating Christ's Presence: Good Friday

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

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.

St Mary's 2pm service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PortseaParish) and YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/PlzpX18zwok). To engage with the service, you can find the order of service on our AChurchNearYou page: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16764/service-and-events/events/1316453/

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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!

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Revd Canon Bob White

The Vicarage
Fratton Road
Portsmouth
PO1 5PA

(023) 9282 2687
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Celebrating Christ's Presence: Good Friday

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

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.

St Mary's 2pm service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PortseaParish) and YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/PlzpX18zwok). To engage with the service, you can find the order of service on our AChurchNearYou page: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16764/service-and-events/events/1316453/

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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