- c/o St Mark’s Church
- 10-12 Derby Road
- Portsmouth
- Hants
- PO2 9ED
023 9266 5753
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We are a team of three Anglican (Church of England) churches, which serve the northern part of Portsmouth (in the UK).
We think of ourselves as just ordinary people who have discovered that a spiritual life is a better life - and we hope that you'll join us soon as we discover more about the God who created us, heals us and sustains us.
We hope you will find this site to be interesting and informative - but most of all we hope you'll join us soon at one of our services or events!
Newsflashes...
Life and Times of Bill Sargent now online!
1st June 2010. The Rev'd Bill Sargent was the Vicar of this parish until his death in 1989. He was also the founder of the Portsmouth Housing Association. A fascinating biography of his life is available to read by clicking here.
AUDIO SERMONS NOW ONLINE!
11th May 2010. As an experiment, our Team Rector, Tom Kennar, is publishing his sermons as audio files, here on this website. Go to the Sermons page to hear the first offering! Feedback on the idea and the content will be most gratefully received by Tom. Contact him here.
GOODBYE AND GOD BLESS TO DI!
25th April 2010. With much sadness, we've been saying goodbye to Di Townsend over the last couple of weeks. Di is retiring to the home she shared with her late husband Rob in Locksheath.
Di's gentle good humour and wise insight is going to be very much missed around the Parish - and especially at St Francis, where she has been Team Vicar.
Di - thank you for all you are and have been to us. We will miss you!
FIVE YEAR PLAN AGREED
18th April 2010. At our Annual Meeting today, we agreed our Five Year Plan. This sets out a broad framework for the next few years, while we strive to be a praying, learning, serving church that is visible, diverse and all-inclusive. To read the Five Year Plan, please click here.
Annual Report published.
9th April 2010. Our 2009 Annual Report (and papers for the forthcoming Annual Parochial Church Meeting) are now available on this website. Please click here to go to the Annual Reports page. Please note that the formal accounts and annual report are subject to approval by the APCM on the 18th of April, and will be lodged with the Charity Commission after that.
St Mark's Gets a Face-lift!
24th March 2010. St Mark's rather tatty appearance has been somewhat improved today, thanks to Neil Pearce, (son and brother to some of our church members). Neil has put temporary coverings over the previously explosed lintels (which will one day need to be properly repaired - at a cost of some £10,000!). He has also supplied and fitted a new (temporary) sign-board which will, hopefully, help local people to realise that this is, in fact a church (and not a leisure centre, library or swimming pool as many people imagine on seeing the 1960s architecture!).
St Mark's will never, frankly, make people say 'wow' when they see it. But it does at least look tidier and better kept. Thanks Neil!
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Carbs at the Cafe!
From February 2010, our Community Cafe is serving ALL DAY BREAKFASTS and BURGERS, in addition to our normal menu of snacks and drinks.
Tom Kennar, Team Rector, said "This is not going to do my waist-line any good whatsoever!"
The Cafe has also started its own Facebook Page here
Cash for Cafe
January 2010. Members of the Portsmouth North Rotary Club have presented a cheque for £400 to our Parish Community Cafe. The funds have been used to upgrade the kitchen and servery facilities of our Cafe, making it an even more suitable place for the local community to use. Tom Kennar, Rector, said "We are so grateful to the Rotary Club for their support. We both have a passion for working with the local community in this area, and it is great to be able to work together in this way."
The Community Cafe is currently open from 10.30 to 1pm on Mondays and Thursdays. With comfortable seating, a play-mat for children, hot food and and drink, its an ideal place to wile away a few hours with good company and the cheapest food in town!
Volunteers are welcome to join our Cafe Team. We have plans to open the Cafe for more days during the week, staff permitting. To talk about getting involved, please ring our Parish Administrator, Christine Watkins on 023 9266 5753 (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings).
