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# St Mary's Church, Portchester

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- [Home](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/) - Welcome An Anglican parish in the Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth.“We are a people of prayer, learning and growing in faith together. Our vision is to be a caring and welcoming church family who reach out with the love of God into our local community and world.” SPECIAL EVENT SUBSCRIBE To receive our weekly
- [Services & Worship](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/services-worship/) - Services & Worship Holy Communion 08:00am - 08:45am Every Sunday St Mary's Church 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
- [Groups & Clubs](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/general-groups-clubs/) - General Groups & Clubs St Mary's Lambs 10:30am - 11:45am Every Wednesday St Mary's Church childrensministry@stmary-portchester.org.uk St Mary’s Lambs is our friendly group for children aged 0-5 and their carers. Each session starts with a prayer and songs where the children (and adults!) are invited to choose their favourite songs to shake their musical instruments
- [PCC Members](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/pcc-members/) - PCC Members Elected Members Of The Parochial Church Council (PCC) Rev Canon Dr Ian Meredith Chairman and Standing Committee Leigh Williams PCC Secretary Chris Hayes Standing Committee Gerry Anderson PCC Member Jeff Gennings PCC Member Michael Crate PCC Member Ashley Cowan PCC Member Mark Wood PCC Member Ray Norman PCC Member Eric Standen Standing Committee
- [Supporting Us](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/supporting-us/) - Supporting Us Our life together at St Mary’s is funded by donations from regular worshippers, friends of the Church and visitors. Your donation will go into our ‘General Fund’ and will be used to support a whole host of important aspects of Church life. Perhaps it may end up helping to fund repairs to the
- [Weddings](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/weddings/) - Weddings If you marry in church, your family, your friends and God promise to support you. We welcome you to consider having your special day at St Mary’s Parish Church in the grounds of Portchester Castle, which has been described as ‘one of the most stunning wedding venues in Hampshire.’We encourage you to look at the
- [Publications](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/publications/) - Publications Earlier this year Rev Ian preached a series of sermons on the Nicene Creed which have now been printed in book form – along with extra material from other sermons and talks. It’s not written for theologians or academics, but for ‘ordinary’ Christians who make up the majority of our congregations. It is also
- [Staff & Ministry Team](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/staff-ministry-team/) - Staff & Ministry Team Ministry Team Rev Canon Dr Ian Meredith Vicar Rev Elizabeth Pearn Curate Rev Anne Boggust Honorary Assistant Priest Rev Adam Gay Honorary Assistant Priest Rev Canon Trevor Hubble Honorary Assistant Priest Rev Phil Hiscock Honorary Assistant Priest Carol Gay Reader Nell Wycherley Reader Churchwardens Denise Simmons Churchwarden Ian Parker Churchwarden Eric
- [Discipleship Groups & Clubs](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/discipleship-groups-clubs/) - Discipleship Groups & Clubs The Alpha Course Various Times Spring and September Parish Hall office@stmary-porchester.org.uk The Alpha Course of 12 sessions is our basic course towards Christian commitment and discipleship. It is held twice a year, in the Spring and again in September. The course includes a meal, video presentation and discussion. It is excellent
- [Funerals](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/funerals/) - Funerals A funeral service is a way to remember and celebrate the life of a loved one. It’s an occasion to bring closure to family and friends whereby they can support each other and grieve. You can choose whether you would like a traditional service or a more contemporary personalised service which is more ‘a celebration
- [Location - Parish Office](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/location-parish-office/) - Parish Office Address: St Mary’s Church Office,Portchester Parish Hall,Assheton Court,Portchester,PO16 9PYwhat3words: having.verse.funds Opening Times: Tuesday to Thursday – 9am – 4pm Friday – 9am – 1pm Telephone number: 02392 321380 E-Mail Address: office@stmary-portchester.org.uk Directions From Portsmouth From the A27, turn left into Castle Street at the first roundabout when entering Portchester. Take the first right into Assheton court
- [Location - Tea Room](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/location-tea-room/) - St Mary's Tea Room Address: St Mary’s Church,Church Lane,Portchester,Hampshire,PO16 9QWwhat3words: scrap.burns.mugs Opening Times: Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pmSunday: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Telephone number: 02392 325180 E-Mail Address: office@stmary-portchester.org.uk Pay & Display car parking is available in the two car parks just outside of Portchester Castle. Directions From Portsmouth From the A27, turn left into
- [Location - St Marys Church](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/location-st-marys-church/) - St Mary's Church Address: St Mary’s Church,Church Lane,Portchester,Hampshire,PO16 9QWwhat3words: tracks.moons.jukebox Opening Times: Daily 10:00am – 4:00pm Telephone number: 02392 325180 E-Mail Address: office@stmary-portchester.org.uk Pay & Display car parking is available in the two car parks just outside of Portchester Castle. Directions From Portsmouth From the A27, turn left into Castle Street at the first roundabout
- [Safeguarding](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/safeguarding/) - Safeguarding St. Mary’s takes its responsibility for children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and their welfare is paramount in all areas of parish life.Clergy, lay staff and volunteers who work within the organisation and/or as part of the congregation are required to follow good policy and practice to ensure that children, young people
- [Our Worship](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/our-worship/) - Our Worship Is there a typical Church of England? Probably not so much these days, as the Anglican Church is a lot broader and more inclusive. We are probably unique around here in that we are able to offer this breadth and diversity within the one church. Although somewhere “middle of the road” we are
- [Events](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/events/) - Featured Events Check out our featured events taking place within St Mary’s Parish. Please click on the individual event below for further details and to book tickets. Although we keep the calendar as up-to-date as possible, the details are correct at the time of publication and subject to change. If an event has been cancelled, the
- [History of St Mary's](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/history-of-st-marys/) - History of St Mary's Built of Isle of Wight stone, it is cruciform in shape, with the nave, some 85ft (26m) long slightly wider at the West door. It culminates in the chancel through some beautiful arches, a mark of the Norman masons, each with several stone decorations. They give a wonderful sense of space
- [Baptisms](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/baptisms/) - Baptisms Baptisms (also known as christenings) are about belonging to and being welcomed into the family of the Church, with the support of family, friends and the community. Babies, children and adults can be baptised where water is poured on their head. When a baby or young child is baptised, the parents and godparents will
- [Tea Room](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/tea-room/) - St Mary's Tea Room Opening Times Monday-Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pmSunday: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Last orders for prepared food 3.30pm) Tea Room Menu St. Mary’s Tea Room operates throughout the year in the New Room attached to the church. We provide hot and cold drinks, homemade cakes, pies and other savouries freshly made to order. We offer
- [Calendar](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/calendar/) - Calendar Check out whats on within St Mary’s Parish. Please click on the individual event below for further details and to book tickets. Although we keep the calendar as up-to-date as possible, the details are correct at the time of publication and subject to change. If an event has been cancelled, the title will have a line
- [Contact Us](https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/contact-us/) - Contact Us Get in touch with our with any enquiries, questions or feedback that you have by completing the form below. We will respond to you as soon as we can.Our office opening hours is Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 2:30pm. Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Subject: Message: To confirm you're a human, please insert

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