St Marys Portsea

In Advent we invite you to create #spaceforcalm and spend time in stillness and reflection. Today reflect on how you canprepare to welcome Christ through supporting others and pray for the Comfort and Joy scheme and those agencies who work to support oth… instagr.am/p/DDJpAroNMKy/

Last night we celebrated christingle with the District Scouts - we thought about how each one of us can do small things to bring light into the darkness - and how together those small acts can help to overcome the darkness. In Advent we are inviting you … instagr.am/p/DDHENUMvLn8/

Last night we marked the start of Advent with a service of music and readings which reflected on the light that comes into the darkness - thank you to Brian, Matt and the choir for some beautiful music instagr.am/p/DDFWGPpMfK-/

We continue our Advent journey inviting you each day to find #spaceforcalm - in that space pray that you may be calm and live trusting in God's love whatever you face today instagr.am/p/DDEfby4CeTH/

Each day we will invite you to create a #spaceforcalm in Advent - each day try and find a few minutes to sit and be still - to light a candle ; read a short bibilical passage and keep some stillness before saying the Lord's Prayer or an Advent Prayer. To… instagr.am/p/DDB6oS7tcTq/

Each day we will invite you to create a #spaceforcalm in Advent - each day try and find a few minutes to sit and be still - to light a candle ; read a short bibilical passage and keep some stillness before saying the Lord's Prayer or an Advent Prayer. To… instagr.am/p/DDAJqGdSt06/

Farewell to the lght installation - and welcome to our Christmas Trees! Thank you to the Barrells team for the help and support in putting them up! instagr.am/p/DC_Yp6FqcFL/

This morning St Faith's will be open for a time of stillness and prayer until 11am - let us #pauseandpray for the life of that Church and the community of Landpot it serves instagr.am/p/DC_W-ZJPepY/

As Parliament discusses the Assisted Dying Bill - let us #pauseandpray for our MPs and all involved in the debate- and for all those who provide palliative care at this time instagr.am/p/DC8vnBysB7m/

On Thanksgiving Day - the Deanery will host a tea for our retired clergy, giving thanks for their ministry - as we #pauseandpray let us pray for them and especialy for those who minister in our Parish - Mthr Charlotte; Canon Bruce; Fr Giles; Revd Sarah; … instagr.am/p/DC6HUjYMaSd/

Today is the final chance to visit 'Once a Sea' from 4.30 - 9pm. As we #pauseandpray let us pray for all who will visit our church today (especially the local schools) and all who will welcome them and for oursleves that we may recognise and respect the … instagr.am/p/DC3ljs2qIVv/

Yesterday was White Ribbon Day - when men are encouraged to speak out about violence against women, and today the Diocesan Parish Safeguarfing Officers will have a conference - let us #pauseandpray for all who seek to make our churches as safe a space as… instagr.am/p/DC1A-FJhuDb/

Last night we enjoyed live music by the sea (thank you Brian, Becky and Andy) tonight it is yoga by the sea ...then open till 9pm. Tomorrow is live Organ music... instagr.am/p/DCzgJKFoqYU/

'Once a Sea' continues this evening from 4..30pm (till 9pm) and we continue to explore and look with fresh eyes at our church and oursleves - as we #pauseandpray let us pray that we may look with fresh eyes today to discern God's love around us instagr.am/p/DCyd24dMqU_/

Today we celelbrate the Feast of Christ the King and reflect on his kingship over all things - as we #pauseandpray let us pray for creation and for oursleves that we may seek to live as part of his kingdom instagr.am/p/DCv5CQMJkDx/

Last night our community came together to celebrate and bring light into darkness as we #pauseandpray today let us pray that we may each find eays to bring the light of Christ to others today instagr.am/p/DCtXDNYCd5d/

This evening (at 5pm) we launch the amazing 'Once a Sea' at St Mary's (free entry). As we #pauseandpray let us pray for all who will welcome our guests that they may reflect the love and hospitality of Christ to all instagr.am/p/DCoKq7FBXXt/

This week Heinrich & Palmer have been setting up Once A Sea, their new exhibition specifically made for St Mary's Church. Come along to see the interior of the church transformed into a reflection on 35 million years, going so far back as to when Portsm… instagr.am/p/DCmqo8IKskU/

Its been a busy week in the Church and a large group of people using a variety of gifts and skills working together to prepare for 'Once a Sea' as we #pauseandpray let us give thanks for andpray for all who use thier skills to inspire and entertain us in… instagr.am/p/DCll3lGvkbB/

On this annual Safeguarding Sunday let us #pauseandpray for all who seek to ensure that are churches are as safe as they can be to welcome and support all - and let us reflect on the part we each play in creating safe spaces instagr.am/p/DCgcTz_vbdU/