Anna Chaplaincy – a ministry of the Christian charity BRF – has been established specifically to provide care for older people, especially those living in care homes and sheltered accommodation, and to their families and the staff that look after them.
Read MoreOn Thursday, the Cathedral was delighted to welcome the Reverend Canon Flora Winfield, the Church of England's Third Estates Commissioner and Julian Atkin, the Church's Net Zero Programme Director, to learn more about how we and the wider City of Portsmouth have been working to reduce our collective carbon footprint.
Read MoreSix talks to get you thinking, and maybe singing… Cheer up those winter nights with six talks that explore the relationship between music and our relationship with God. Starting on January 15 and running for the following 5 Monday evenings, from 7pm–8pm.
Read More‘The Word is Near’ is a new group for those who would like to explore the Bible readings coming up each Sunday in our worship. Canon Harriet will lead us in a weekly reading group which will include prayer and discussion on the upcoming texts, as well as an opportunity for fellowship and the sharing of faith.
Read MorePortsmouth Cathedral proudly announces its achievement of the Eco Church Silver award, a significant milestone in its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability.
Read MoreAs we approach the festive season, more will be happening in the Cathedral, therefore it is necessary to make some changes in the opening times at Portsmouth Cathedral.
Read MoreWe are delighted that Rachael Forder and Sheila Picton will be commissioned as Anna Friends on Sunday 10 December at the 11am Sung Eucharist.
Read MoreDue to increased services and events around the Cathedral at this time of year, there will be no free Highlights Tours (usually at 2:00pm) from the 20–31 December.
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome back Kat Waters to run yoga sessions in the Nave throughout 2024.
Read MoreWe’re so excited and thoroughly looking forward to the fair next Saturday. We’ve got some fabulous prizes up for grabs in the raffle and this week we’ve been donated a Sunday Carvery for two in Horatio’s Restaurant, Wight Link voucher for £50 and a Wine & Snacks Hamper! If you were kind enough to take raffle tickets to sell please don’t forget to return the money, stubs and unsold tickets in an envelope through the Cathedral House letter box.
Read MorePortsmouth Cathedral is delighted to announce that its Midnight Mass service on Christmas Eve will be broadcast live on BBC One. This is a great opportunity to share the joy and hope of the season with millions of viewers across the country and beyond.
Read MoreOver 20 years ago, at a Portsmouth Housing Association meeting, two people chatted at the coffee break. That short conversation led to the development of the Churches Homeless Action Voucher Scheme.
Read MoreOn Wednesday evening, Chapter agreed the 2024 budget. Spending was set at £1.24million with a projected deficit of £129,000, but that figure includes an effective £45,000 contingency to enable the Cathedral to respond effectively during these inflationary times – so a deficit, without the contingency, of £84,000.
Read MoreThe Portsmouth Cathedral Choir Association will once again be providing delicious food in Becket Hall during the Christmas Fair on Saturday 9 December. To help us, some meals will only be available if you have preordered.
Read MoreOn Monday 12 December our Parish Lunch Club will be treated to an extra special Christmas meal at the final Lunch Club for 2023.
Read MoreWe have some fabulous prizes up for grabs in the Christmas Fair raffle including a Sunday Carvery for two in Horatio’s Restaurant at the Royal Maritime Hotel, a beautiful teatime hamper and much more!
Read MoreRaffle tickets are now available for this year’s Cathedral Christmas Fair Raffle! Grab some early from the Cathedral Shop and be in with a chance of winning a Portsmouth FC signed shirt or wine tasting for 6 at Camber Wines…
Read MoreOn Sunday, the 15 of October, our Anna Chaplain Rosemary Fairfax and I had the pleasure of attending an Anna Chaplaincy networking event followed by choral Evensong at Saint Peter’s Church, Petersfield and graced by the visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
Read MoreThis year marked the third year that the Cathedral has run its annual Season of Generosity. This Season provides us all with a chance to reflect on our gifts to the Cathedral be that our time, our financial support, and our prayers for our collective community.
Read MoreLunch Club starts again on Monday 11 September at midday with food to delight. On the menu: salmon fillet or ham with a white wine & parsley sauce, vegetables & new potatoes, followed by a sumptuous dessert ~ all for just £5!
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