BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//achurchnearyou.com//eventfeed//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811775030400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775034000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821775064600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561775118600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775120400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811775203200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831775206800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775206800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775293200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801775372400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781775377800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775379600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571775385000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tea and Company Bereavement Support Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T141500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T161500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796901775394900.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A group which meets monthly for fellowship and support. Membe rs may have been bereaved recently or many years ago - all who value frien dship are welcome!\nHeld at the Parish Hall and refreshments served. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79690/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775466000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775552400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811775635200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775638800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821775669400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561775723400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775725200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811775808000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831775811600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775811600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T100000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796881775890800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:On the second Saturday of each month\, from 8.00am – 9.45am in the New Room\, around 20 men gather together for a light breakfast\, a time of fellowship\, short worship and a speaker. We’ve had speakers fro m a variety of churches and many different subjects: mission trips to Afri ca\, Prison chaplaincy\; Naval chaplaincy\; being a Christian in the workp lace\, drug and alcohol recovery\, bible study and much more.\n\nWe give a warm welcome to all men. There is no charge\, but there is a donation bo x to cover the costs of the food. Anything left over is donated to charit y. You don’t need to book\, just turn up and you will be made so welcome . GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79688/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775898000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801775977200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781775982600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601775984400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571775989800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776070800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776157200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811776240000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776243600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821776274200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561776328200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776330000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811776412800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831776416400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776416400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776502800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801776582000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781776587400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776589200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571776594600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776675600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776762000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811776844800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776848400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821776879000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561776933000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601776934800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811777017600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831777021200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777021200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777107600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801777186800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781777192200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777194000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571777199400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777280400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777366800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811777449600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777453200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821777483800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561777537800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777539600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811777622400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831777626000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777626000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777712400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801777791600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781777797000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777798800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571777804200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tea and Company Bereavement Support Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T141500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T161500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796901777814100.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A group which meets monthly for fellowship and support. Membe rs may have been bereaved recently or many years ago - all who value frien dship are welcome!\nHeld at the Parish Hall and refreshments served. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79690/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777885200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601777971600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811778054400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778058000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821778088600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561778142600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778144400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811778227200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831778230800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778230800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T100000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796881778310000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:On the second Saturday of each month\, from 8.00am – 9.45am in the New Room\, around 20 men gather together for a light breakfast\, a time of fellowship\, short worship and a speaker. We’ve had speakers fro m a variety of churches and many different subjects: mission trips to Afri ca\, Prison chaplaincy\; Naval chaplaincy\; being a Christian in the workp lace\, drug and alcohol recovery\, bible study and much more.\n\nWe give a warm welcome to all men. There is no charge\, but there is a donation bo x to cover the costs of the food. Anything left over is donated to charit y. You don’t need to book\, just turn up and you will be made so welcome . GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79688/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778317200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801778396400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781778401800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778403600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571778409000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778490000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778576400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811778659200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778662800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821778693400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561778747400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778749200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811778832000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831778835600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778835600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601778922000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801779001200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781779006600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779008400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571779013800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779094800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779181200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811779264000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779267600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821779298200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561779352200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779354000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811779436800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831779440400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779440400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779526800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801779606000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781779611400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779613200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571779618600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779699600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779786000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811779868800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779872400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821779903000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561779957000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601779958800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811780041600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831780045200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780045200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780131600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801780210800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781780216200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780218000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571780223400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780304400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780390800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811780473600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780477200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821780507800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561780561800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780563600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811780646400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831780650000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780650000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780736400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801780815600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781780821000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780822800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571780828200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tea and Company Bereavement Support Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T141500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T161500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796901780838100.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A group which meets monthly for fellowship and support. Membe rs may have been bereaved recently or many years ago - all who value frien dship are welcome!\nHeld at the Parish Hall and refreshments served. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79690/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780909200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601780995600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811781078400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781082000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821781112600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561781166600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781168400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811781251200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831781254800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781254800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796881781334000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:On the second Saturday of each month\, from 8.00am – 9.45am in the New Room\, around 20 men gather together for a light breakfast\, a time of fellowship\, short worship and a speaker. We’ve had speakers fro m a variety of churches and many different subjects: mission trips to Afri ca\, Prison chaplaincy\; Naval chaplaincy\; being a Christian in the workp lace\, drug and alcohol recovery\, bible study and much more.\n\nWe give a warm welcome to all men. There is no charge\, but there is a donation bo x to cover the costs of the food. Anything left over is donated to charit y. You don’t need to book\, just turn up and you will be made so welcome . GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79688/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781341200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801781420400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781781425800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781427600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571781433000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781514000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781600400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811781683200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781686800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821781717400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561781771400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781773200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811781856000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831781859600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781859600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601781946000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801782025200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781782030600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782032400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571782037800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782118800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782205200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811782288000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782291600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821782322200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561782376200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782378000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811782460800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831782464400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782464400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782550800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801782630000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781782635400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782637200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571782642600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782723600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782810000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811782892800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782896400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821782927000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561782981000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601782982800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811783065600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831783069200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783069200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783155600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801783234800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781783240200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783242000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571783247400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tea and Company Bereavement Support Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T141500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T161500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796901783257300.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A group which meets monthly for fellowship and support. Membe rs may have been bereaved recently or many years ago - all who value frien dship are welcome!\nHeld at the Parish Hall and refreshments served. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79690/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783328400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783414800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811783497600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783501200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821783531800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561783585800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783587600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811783670400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831783674000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783674000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T100000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796881783753200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:On the second Saturday of each month\, from 8.00am – 9.45am in the New Room\, around 20 men gather together for a light breakfast\, a time of fellowship\, short worship and a speaker. We’ve had speakers fro m a variety of churches and many different subjects: mission trips to Afri ca\, Prison chaplaincy\; Naval chaplaincy\; being a Christian in the workp lace\, drug and alcohol recovery\, bible study and much more.\n\nWe give a warm welcome to all men. There is no charge\, but there is a donation bo x to cover the costs of the food. Anything left over is donated to charit y. You don’t need to book\, just turn up and you will be made so welcome . GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79688/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783760400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801783839600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781783845000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783846800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571783852200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601783933200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784019600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811784102400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784106000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821784136600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561784190600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784192400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811784275200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831784278800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784278800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784365200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801784444400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781784449800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784451600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571784457000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784538000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784624400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811784707200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784710800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821784741400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561784795400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784797200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811784880000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831784883600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784883600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601784970000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801785049200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781785054600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785056400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571785061800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785142800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785229200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811785312000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785315600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821785346200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561785400200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785402000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811785484800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831785488400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785488400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785574800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801785654000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781785659400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785661200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571785666600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tea and Company Bereavement Support Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T141500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T161500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796901785676500.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A group which meets monthly for fellowship and support. Membe rs may have been bereaved recently or many years ago - all who value frien dship are welcome!\nHeld at the Parish Hall and refreshments served. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79690/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785747600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785834000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811785916800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601785920400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821785951000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561786005000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786006800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811786089600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831786093200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786093200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T100000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796881786172400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:On the second Saturday of each month\, from 8.00am – 9.45am in the New Room\, around 20 men gather together for a light breakfast\, a time of fellowship\, short worship and a speaker. We’ve had speakers fro m a variety of churches and many different subjects: mission trips to Afri ca\, Prison chaplaincy\; Naval chaplaincy\; being a Christian in the workp lace\, drug and alcohol recovery\, bible study and much more.\n\nWe give a warm welcome to all men. There is no charge\, but there is a donation bo x to cover the costs of the food. Anything left over is donated to charit y. You don’t need to book\, just turn up and you will be made so welcome . GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79688/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786179600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801786258800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781786264200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786266000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571786271400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786352400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786438800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811786521600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786525200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821786555800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561786609800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786611600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811786694400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831786698000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786698000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786784400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801786863600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781786869000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786870800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571786876200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601786957200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787043600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811787126400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787130000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821787160600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561787214600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787216400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811787299200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831787302800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787302800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787389200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801787468400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781787473800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787475600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571787481000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260824T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787562000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787648400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811787731200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787734800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821787765400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561787819400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787821200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811787904000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831787907600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787907600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601787994000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801788073200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781788078600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788080400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571788085800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788166800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788253200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811788336000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788339600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821788370200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561788424200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788426000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811788508800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831788512400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788512400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788598800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801788678000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781788683400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788685200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571788690600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tea and Company Bereavement Support Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T141500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T161500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796901788700500.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A group which meets monthly for fellowship and support. Membe rs may have been bereaved recently or many years ago - all who value frien dship are welcome!\nHeld at the Parish Hall and refreshments served. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79690/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788771600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788858000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811788940800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601788944400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821788975000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561789029000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789030800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811789113600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831789117200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789117200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T100000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796881789196400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:On the second Saturday of each month\, from 8.00am – 9.45am in the New Room\, around 20 men gather together for a light breakfast\, a time of fellowship\, short worship and a speaker. We’ve had speakers fro m a variety of churches and many different subjects: mission trips to Afri ca\, Prison chaplaincy\; Naval chaplaincy\; being a Christian in the workp lace\, drug and alcohol recovery\, bible study and much more.\n\nWe give a warm welcome to all men. There is no charge\, but there is a donation bo x to cover the costs of the food. Anything left over is donated to charit y. You don’t need to book\, just turn up and you will be made so welcome . GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79688/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789203600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801789282800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781789288200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789290000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571789295400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789376400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789462800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811789545600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789549200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821789579800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561789633800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789635600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811789718400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831789722000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789722000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789808400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801789887600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781789893000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789894800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571789900200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601789981200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601790067600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811790150400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601790154000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821790184600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6841561790238600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Half an hour of silent contemplation in the north transept. N ot doing or speaking\; but ‘being’\, and in the silence\, listening an d being open to God’s Spirit. The prayer is preceded by a short reflect ion from one of the great spiritual writers. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 684156/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601790240400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811790323200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796831790326800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:At Portchester Parish Hall\, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people. It lasts aro und 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. There is tea and coffee served at the end. This service is particularly popula r with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult. LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601790326800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601790413200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8am Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T084500 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796801790492400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 4 5/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung\, apart from on special ti mes of the year such as Harvest\, Remembrance and Christmas.\n\nThe words used are more traditional\, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549. Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when fi rst introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at paris h churches in England. Previous to this\, the service would have been sai d in Latin.\n\nThe service is attended by around 40 people. Although chil dren are of course welcome\, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ a nd there is no Sunday School or special provision for children. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796781790497800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Sunday 9:30am Parish Eucharist\nThis is the main service on Su nday. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgi ving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus. \n\nIt is from th e Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually l asts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns alon g with contemporary hymns we are still learning. There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and appli es them to God’s word for today. \n\nThe children stay in with us for th e first ten minutes or so\, then go out for their own groups\, and join us later when we take Communion. \n\nOn the 4th Sunday of the month we have an ‘All Age Service’ when the children stay in for all the service. I t is a bit shorter and lighter with songs\, readings and a talk which we h ope will speak to children as well as adults.\n\nAfter the service we have tea and coffee in the New Room\, and spilling out in to the church\, or o utside if the weather is nice. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601790499600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Later Morning Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6027571790505000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist\, the minister’s don’t wear robes\, and there is a minimum of liturgy. The songs tend to be more contemporary\, although we also sing traditional hym ns to modern arrangements. Rather than accompanied by the organ\, we have a music group to lead the singing. \n\nThe service lasts for about an hou r and we have a children’s activity during it. Tea and coffee are serve d at the end. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 602757/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601790586000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601790672400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T093000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796811790755200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A few of us gather in the transept to pray the ‘Daily Office ’ in keeping with the monastic tradition established in this building 90 0 years ago. Back then\, the monks’ day consisted of seven such service s known as ‘offices’. Today we have one – Morning Prayer from Commo n Worship or a Celtic liturgy. We pray for the needs of the world\, the na tion\, our local community\, the church\, and also for individual prayer r equests. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 79681/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Mary's Tea Room DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:6902601790758800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our tearoom is open for inside and outside seating alongside a takeaway service\nMonday - Saturday 10am till 4pm\nSunday 1.00pm till 4pm GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16851/service-and-events/events/ 690260/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131246Z UID:796821790789400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm\, which allows you to do other things that evening. The service i s more quiet and reflective\, and usually follows the Common Worship Commu nion Service\, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions. T here is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people. GEO:-1.113219;50.836627 LOCATION:St. Mary's Church\, Portchester URL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqh9ekis0vvTRvSpVYjDWw END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR