Good Friday - Meditations On The Cross

for 3 hours
St. Mary's Church, Portchester
Portchester Castle, Castle Street Portchester Portsmouth, PO16 9QH, United Kingdom

We observe the last three hours of Jesus life as it slowly ebbs away on the cross. The service is divided into six thirty-minute sections each beginning and ending with a hymn. We ask for worshippers to come in and out only during the hymn and not at other times, as it disrupts which is a sensitive and deeply reflective service.

St. Mary's Church, Portchester

Welcome to St Mary's Church, Portchester

A very warm welcome awaits you at St Mary's Church, Portchester.  

In 2028 we will be celebrating 900 years of service to the community of Portchester.  

You are very welcome to join us for any of services, or to visit the church for private prayer. 

Don't forget to visit our Tea Room, a warm welcome awaits you.

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Get in touch

St Mary's Church Office

Portchester Parish Hall,
Assheton Court,
Portchester,
Hampshire

PO16 9PY
Chris Hayes (Parish Administrator)
(02392) 321380
Rev Dr Ian Meredith (Vicar)
(02392) 375422

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Good Friday - Meditations On The Cross

for 3 hours
St. Mary's Church, Portchester
Portchester Castle, Castle Street Portchester Portsmouth, PO16 9QH, United Kingdom

We observe the last three hours of Jesus life as it slowly ebbs away on the cross. The service is divided into six thirty-minute sections each beginning and ending with a hymn. We ask for worshippers to come in and out only during the hymn and not at other times, as it disrupts which is a sensitive and deeply reflective service.

Safeguarding

The parish of Portchester: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St. Mary's Church, Portchester Charity No. 1130090