27th November
10.30–12.30 Craft Club Christmas Fayre

30th November
1st Sunday in Advent – 10am
You are a Gift
Psalm 122 | Matthew 24:36–44

7th December
2nd Sunday in Advent – 10am
The Orange in the Stocking
Psalm 72:1,7,18,19 | Matthew 3:1–12

Messy Church Christmas @ 3pm

14th December
3rd Sunday in Advent – 10am
Give Hope
Psalm 146:5–10 | Matthew 11:2–11

Family Carol Service @ 4pm
Joy to the World

16–18th December
On the Streets – 8–9.30am

21st December
4th Sunday in Advent – 10am
With Love from God
Psalm 80:1,7,17,19 | Matthew 1:18–25

Carols by Candlelight @ 4pm
Let earth receive their King

25th December
Christmas Day – 10am
The Best Gift
Psalm 97 | Luke 2:1–20

Every Sunday -  family worship is at 10am - (including Junior Church) followed by tea and coffee in our café.

On the 2nd Sunday of each month at 3pm we have Messy Church for families with children aged 3-12. 

If you are interested visit our Messy Church Facebook Page - see link below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/244439556904237/discussion/preview

Our Church Community Centre, The Haven, is open from 9am to 4pm every weekday. Our Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm. 

On site you will find our café (the Lounge) open Monday to Friday (excluding Thursdays), 10am to 3pm, and throughout the week our Food Bank, Employment Plus Job Club, our Mum's and Toddlers/Babies Group (The Space)  and a Craft & Friendship Club. For more information on each please see the individuals headings below.

Next course starts in September 2026 

Watch the video below to see how Alpha changed Tekila's life.

For more information or to book a place please contact rob.warburton@salvationarmy.org.uk

Are you interested in coming along for a sing? Do you play a brass instrument?  

Then come along to a rehearsal evening and join in!

Band - Thursday 6:45pm - 8:15pm  (John.Ellwood@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information) 

Songsters/Senior Choir  - Thursday 8:15pm (jooleswheeler@btinternet.com for more information) 

For details of our Children's music groups rehearsals contact Portsmouth@salvationarmy.org.uk

If you would like prayer, or you would like us to pray for someone you know or pray in to situation, then you can call us on 02392 293793 or send an email to Portsmouth@salvationarmy.org.uk. Alternatively, our Worship Hall is open Tuesday to Friday, 10:00am- 3:00pm and offers a space for 'quietness & reflection'.

Prayer meeting Thursdays at 09:00am

Our Prayer Team have an online group so prayer requests can be circulated quickly.

We are an OFSTED registered  Nursery, accredited as Good in 2020, and we take children from the age of 3 months to 4 years.

Manager - Emma Sadler

Contact     haven.nurseryadmin@salvationarmy.org.uk

Telephone: 02392 003252

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5.30pm

Drop In

Wednesdays - 9:30-12:30pm

We offer tailored support to help people become job-ready, to get a job and to stay in work. We can help with:

• Access to the internet for job searches, applications and on-line courses
• Help writing CV's and filling in application forms
• Basic IT training
• Digital Inclusion
• Listening ear
• Opportunities to volunteer as a stepping stone into work

Please contact us for more information or to book an appointment on our corps number: 02392 293793 

haven.communitycentre@salvationarmy.org.uk

In addition we have Employment Development Coordinators who can offer dedicated specialist support in helping you find employment. This service is by appointment and availability changes, so please contact us to find out more.

Our very popular Parents and Babies/Toddlers Group runs every Wednesday from 09:30-11:30.  The group is free to all and includes snacks for the children and Tea/Coffee and cake for parents each week.  It provides a safe 'Space' for parents to share with each other and allow their children to play together. If you would like to find our more please look up the Facebook page 'The Space' and request membership. 

There are currently open spaces for this group.

Our foodbank runs from 13:00-15:00 on a Tuesday and from 10:00-12:00 on a Friday

Our Craft and Friendship group runs on a Thursday morning from 09:30-13:00. Anyone is welcome to come and share company in a warm space and a chat.  Bring your own craft to do and join in together over a cup of tea or coffee.