About us
Loving Jesus, Loving Southsea
Welcome to St Jude's! Whether you're asking questions about the Christian faith or looking for a church to join...
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St Jude's is an Anglican Church in the heart of Southsea. We are about 300 people of all ages, so there should be someone similar to you!
At St Jude's we believe that everyone has been made by God to know Him and love Him.
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Our aim is for everyone to encounter Him in Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, and discover His love, forgiveness, healing and life’s purpose for themselves. Our desire is to be a an exciting place where we encounter God, see lives transformed and to be a haven in the heart of Southsea, where you can find a safe port in the storms of life, and get rebuilt, re-provisioned, re-equipped and re-commissioned for a new voyage of adventure! To ensure the safety of those to whom minister we follow all Diocesan Safeguarding guidelines. We hope you’ll join us in our journey and we hope you’ll find some good friends here too!
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our team:
Jos McCabe
Churchwarden
Associate Vicar
Rev Neil Smart
Rev Adam Denley
Curate
Sonam Langdon
Administrator
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Sally Marshall
Bookkeeper
Dominic DeBoo
Children, Youth and Family Ministries Co-ordinator
Rowena Pearson
Lay Reader/Baptism Co-ordinator
Ruth McCabe
Lay Reader/Pastoral Team Co-ordinator
Suzie Platt
Safeguarding Children Liaison
Pat Jolly
Adrienne Bridger
Verger
Sam Douglas
Worship & Communications Lead
St Jude's Nursery
St. Jude's Church Nursery was established by the church in the 1960s, Children of all faiths and cultures are welcomed. The teaching staff also reflects the diversity of the local community. At the same time, we aim to preserve the Christian ethos that has been fundamental to the school since its foundation. Members of the St. Jude's clergy team visit the children regularly and many families from St. Jude's Church are involved in the life of St. Jude's Nursery.
St Jude's C of E Primary School
Originally much closer to the church (situated where the Waitrose car park is now located), St Jude's School was rebuilt in the 1960s at the end of St. Nicholas Street, Old Portsmouth. School and Church have strong links. Children visit the church for their end of year service, for a Harvest celebration and for their Carol service at Christmas. Our schools' team regularly takes collective worship at the school. There are further links provided by the children from the school who attend the children's groups at church on a Sunday, or are part of Rainbows or Brownies that meet at the church nursery. One of the school's key aims is to be an active part of the wider community and together with the church provide a welcome and a place for parents and children to thrive.
Vacancies
Discipleship Year
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We are offering two places for young people, aged 18-24, seeking to explore their journey into ministry on our exciting, established Discipleship Year Placement Scheme.
Are you an enthusiastic follower of Jesus who wants to develop your gifts and calling within a vibrant, growing family church by the sea! This position will be with our children and youth team with the potential to develop your skills and gifts. You will be based at St Jude’s and our local church plant at St Margaret’s Community Church, Southsea.
We can offer:
Placement for the academic year, starting from September 2019
A funded place at the local New Wine Discipleship Year Hub
Local accommodation with a host family
A living allowance
Line management, mentors & peer support
The opportunity to lead and manage your own projects
The beach and a vibrant city environment!
Closing date: Friday 10th May 10.00am
Interviews: Sunday 19th May
Please note that this role is subject to enhanced DBS checks
Contact: To request an information pack or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dom DeBoo (Children Youth and Families Minister) on Tel:- 02392 750442, Mobile:- 07948 356314 or email
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