Weekly Notices | 24 August 2025
Reflections return in September…
Our Ministry Team are now taking a summer break, our weekly reflections series will return in September, alongside the return of our Choirs.
Dates for your diary…
Brass Rubbing Trail – Friday, 22 August runs till 7 September
Organ Recital with Andrew Canning – Wednesday, 27 August at 1:00pm
#PompeyTots – Wednesday, 3 September at 2:00pm
Choral Evensong with Installation of the Archdeacon of Portsdown – Sunday, 7 September at 5:45pm
#PompeyTots – Wednesday, 10 September at 2:00pm
Back to School Yoga (8-12 year olds) – Wednesday, 10 September at 4:00pm
Lunchtime Live - Gavin Stevens – Thursday, 11 September at 1:10pm
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Cathedral Notices
24 August 2025
Reflections return in September…
Our reflections team are now taking a summer break, our weekly reflections series will return in September, alongside the return of our Choirs.
Dates for your diary…
Brass Rubbing Trail – Friday, 22 August runs till 7 September
Organ Recital with Andrew Canning – Wednesday, 27 August at 1:00pm
#PompeyTots – Wednesday, 3 September at 2:00pm
Choral Evensong with Installation of the Archdeacon of Portsdown – Sunday, 7 September at 5:45pm
#PompeyTots – Wednesday, 10 September at 2:00pm
Back to School Yoga (8-12 year olds) – Wednesday, 10 September at 4:00pm
Lunchtime Live - Gavin Stevens – Thursday, 11 September at 1:10pm
Community News
Breast Cancer Now Fundraising
Thank you all who attended, made cakes and helped at the tea on Monday 11, a fabulous £350 was donated for the charitable organisation Breast Cancer Now, who work to raise vital funds for research and support services to help those affected by this terrible disease.
The Word is Near
The Word is Near will return on Wednesday 3 September from 10:30am - 11:30am in Bishop Kenneth Room. Join us for coffee and discussion on the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings. All welcome.
80th Anniversary of VJ Day
Last Friday, we observed the national two minute silence to mark the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day and end of the Second World War, a prayer was also shared by the Church of England…
God of the nations,
our refuge and our dwelling place,
we remember with thanksgiving
those whose service achieved Allied victory in the Pacific,
and hold before you all those who suffered
from the devastation and trauma of war.
As we pray for those who suffer the atrocities of war,
strengthen our resolve to pursue what makes for peace,
through the one in whom we are reconciled and made one,
even Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
You can read the Dean's Sermon here.
Curate on placement
We are pleased to have the Revd Jenn Camirand with us on placement over this fortnight. Jenn is currently curate at St Alban's West Leigh and was priested here last year. Originally from Canada, Jenn has been living in the Portsmouth area since 2017.
Worship & Visiting
Every day, Portsmouth Cathedral is open for worship, prayer, and visiting. Unless otherwise specified, services do not require booking. Our website contains orders of service, as well as information about visiting the Cathedral.
Services this weekend
Saturday 23 August
9:00am – Morning Prayer
5:45pm – Choral Evensong sung by the choir of St Michael and All Angels, Bassett
Sunday 24 August
8:00am – Holy Communion
9:30am – #PompeySundays with Baptism
11:00am – Choral Eucharist sung by the choir of St Michael & All Angels, Bassett
5:45pm – Choral Evensong sung by the choir of St Michael and All Angels, Bassett
Prayers & Intercessions
We pray for: Michelle, Lola and Lily, who will baptised in the Cathedral on Sunday.
We remember the following for whom prayer has been asked by members of the Cathedral Community: Saphie, Pauline, Karen, Maureen, Samuel, Davina, Susan, Karen, Abbie, June, Carole, Nicky, Ken, Tom, Tina, Damaris, Peter, George, baby Lily and baby Lottie.
We continue to pray for the long-term sick, including: Gordon, Marion, Stuart, Graeme, Richard, Alistair, Chris, Suzy, Jill, Alison, Mathai, Trudie, Philip and Spencer.
We remember those who have died recently, including: Kathleen Turner RIP.
Upcoming Services & Events
Getting in touch
Please feel free to get in touch if we can help in any way, or if you just want to hear another voice!
Get in touch with us by email to info@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk or leave a message via phone on 023 9282 3300.
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