Join us for another art installation in St Mary's Church, developed by Heinrich & Palmer who previously brought us the Ship of Gods. Created specifically for St Mary's Church, Once A Sea reflects back to 35 million years ago when Portsmouth was covered by sea, in part inspired by the flints which make up the outside of the church. The exhibition combines archival imagery, high-speed film, microscopy, and 3D laser scans of the church to create a millennia-spanning, awe-inspiring projection.

To see St Mary's Church transformed, join us from 5-9pm on the 21st-23rd November, and from 4.30-9pm on the 24th-27th. As well as this impressive installation, we will be holding a series of activities to celebrate our community and reflect on this installation. As part of We Shine, Fratton Together's Festival of Light will start at 7pm on Friday 22nd November at the Victory Business Centre and process towards the churchyard, where there will be a series of light installations, activities, and refreshments, on top of the opportunity to see Once A Sea.

Then from 6.30-7.15pm on the 24th-27th November, there will be a series of activities:
- Sun 24th: Live Music in accompaniment with the projection
- Mon 25th: Yoga 'By the Sea' (please book on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoga-by-the-sea-tickets-1064186222639)
- Tues 26th: Live Music in accompaniment with the projection
- Wed 27th: Dancing in accompaniment with the projection

There is no need to book (apart from the Yoga), just turn up and enjoy!

Please note that the wearing of Face Coverings in Church is now ‘optional’. There are seats set apart in the Church for those who wish to keep space between them and others. Please continue to respect one another and be sensitive to others needs.

A mass at St Faith's Church, followed by coffee and chat.

A mass at St Faith's Church, followed by coffee and chat.