8am Holy Communion
- Occurring
- Every Sunday at for 45 mins
- Venue
- St. Mary's Church, Portchester
- Address Portchester Castle, Castle Street Portchester Portsmouth, PO16 9QH, United Kingdom
This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 45/50 minutes. There are not usually hymns sung, apart from on special times of the year such as Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas.
The 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 first introduced! They were the first prayers ever said in English at parish churches in England. Previous to this, the service would have been said in Latin.
The service is attended by around 40 people. Although children are of course welcome, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ and there is no Sunday School or special provision for children.