We are a Church of England church located in the parish of Portsdown, Hampshire. Christ Church commits itself to
further extend the influence and benefits of Christian teaching within the community of the parish of Portsdown and the
wider world by our own example and through pro-active partnerships with other congregations at home and abroad.
For details of our Mission of the Month program or to find the
name of our Parish mission partners see here
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The "Mission of the Month" for
July is "Mission to Seafarers" which is a
missionary society of the Anglican Church and has chaplains and lay
workers in 300+ ports around the globe. Volunteers help offer
friendship, practical support and comfort. Any seafarers with
problems or in distress depend on its care.
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Listen On-Line
Listen to our services on-line via your PC or iPod
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On-Line Magazine
Read our parish magazine "Portsdown Post" on line
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Make a Donation to our Church
Use our secure donation button on the left to make a donation to our funds.
This services uses "PayPal" as the provider -
you can pay using credit card, debit card or bank transfer. For the moment
you will need to follow a few steps to open a PayPay account if you don't have one.
In the future we will enhance this
service accept direct payment by these methods.
Kairos
Read all about the Kairos initiative, what it means to our Church and
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Christ Church Profile
Read our Parish Profile and Annual reports (2007 reports now published),
see how Christ Church is organised, see who is doing what and what
the PCC is all about - its all on the PCC Page -
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Looking for a Church ?
If you want to find a Church to visit while
you are on holiday or away for a weekend then check out the Church
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To be held on SATURDAY 4th JULY 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
In the grounds of
Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue, Widley
Everyone Welcome
Come and enjoy the fun :
Grand Draw : Many Stalls : Refreshments : Games
Music & Dance displays
Admission 50p ; Children Under 12 Free.
Cyril Charlesworth
With great
sadness we learned that Cyril Charlesworh, a long standing member of our Church family
died on Monday 29th June aged 90. Cyril served in many ways
including a long period as treasure and also as an active member of our choir and singers
group, His funeral will be held in Christ Church on Thursday 16th
July at 11.00am. Please remember Cyril's family in your prayers.
Gift Day
While our annual Gift Day has past there is
still time to make a donation. Gift Day is an excellent
opportunity to express our gratitude to God and is important to the financial stability of our church
and its never too late to make a donation. If you missed the
letter then please pick up one from Church.
Open Church - Summer season
Our Church is open mornings from 10:00 to 12:00
on Monday through Friday.
You may want to have a time of quiet reflection or prayer, find out
something about the Church family or the Church building, or just
join us for a cup of coffee and a chat. Whatever the reason
you will be most welcome.
Water Companies charge Churches
Some Water Companies are starting to ignore churches’ charitable status and to charge
them for the amount of area (i.e. roofs and car parks) that will collect rainwater and discharge it into the sewer network.
The government have responded to the online petition
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FAIRTRADE Church
Christ Church Portsdown is recognised as a "FAIRTRADE
Church"
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With great
sadness we learned that Cyril Charlesworh, a long standing member of our Church family
died on Monday 29th June aged 90. Cyril served in many ways
including a long period as treasure and also as an active member of our choir and singers
group, His funeral will be held in Christ Church on Thursday 16th
July at 11.00am. Please remember Cyril's family in your prayers.
