Hope Church Portsmouth

Assemblies of God
Congregation: 180 adults (60 under 18)

If you’re searching for a church located in the heart of Portsmouth, we would love to welcome you!

As a church we exist to Know and make known the restorative love of Jesus!

We long to see multigenerational encounters with Jesus, with people of all ages - young and old - stepping into faith and taking their next steps in following the way of Jesus.

Our heart is to be a church where the lost are found, the found are called, and everyone gathers with expectant hearts for life-changing encounters with God. Together, we will all play our part, and build a community marked by deep connection, radical generosity, and bold hope. From encounter to overflow, we are committed to honouring the past while stepping into the future, envisioning a church where lives are restored, families renewed, and God’s kingdom expanded in Portsmouth and beyond.

We're committed to be the church, both gathered and scattered, with a healthy rhythm of meeting together helping us fulfil this vision wherever we are. Smaller Life-Groups are the centre of discipleship at Hope, where we learn, encourage, worship and pray together, equipping each member of the church family to take part in Knowing and make known the restorative love of Jesus.

We love sharing practical love with our local communities though our HOPE
Projects, responding to the needs of those in our city; from emergency food parcels, holistic support and family programmes.

There really is a place for you here!

Venue Location

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The Hope Church
Somers Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO5 4QA

Contacts & Social Media

The Hope Centre
Somers Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO5 4QA
023 9298 7977

Travel & Parking:

On-street parking around the church is free for 3 hours.

Accessibility:

Languages:
English
Facilities:
Accessible worship area, Accessible toilet, Sign language, Baby friendly

Worship & Services

Pre Service Prayer: 9:30am Worship + Teaching: 10:30am Worship + Prayer: 6:30pm (First Sunday of each month)

Pre Service Prayer
Sunday, 09:30
We gather each Sunday to Pray for a great move of the Power of the Holy Spirit in these days. We listen to what the Holy Spirit is wanting to say to us Today, and pray over one another ahead of the 'Main' gathering that starts at 10:30am
Worship and Teaching
Sunday, 10:30
Each Sunday we gather across all ages to worship together, and engage in the teaching. We have various age groups for kids and youth ministries that happen during the gathering. The doors open at 10am so come along early to meet some people, get a drink and snack, and if coming with kids register them for their groups.
Sunday Evening
Sunday, 18:30
On the first Sunday of each month we gather in the evening for an extended time of worship and prayer. We slow down and create more space for practicing the gifts of the Spirit, and building one another up in the faith.
Hope Cafe
Thursday, 10:30
Hymns & Songs:
Contemporary worship
Main Bible:
Christian Standard Bible

Affiliations

Assemblies of God, 24/7 Prayer

Outreach, Activities & Ministries

Local Outreach & Community Activities
Food Bank
Hope Cafe
Alpha
Hope Club
Go Deeper
Other Activities & Ministries
Life groups - twice a month (term time)
Foundations Course
Internship (sign up for a year long programme)
Global and Local Missions

Youth & Young People

Under 18s
0-18
Sunday Mornings: Little Stars (1-2s), Stepping Stones (3s-5s), Groundbreakers (5s-11s), Rooted (12-16)

Mid week groups:
Tiny Treasures: 3rd Tuesdays (term time, 9:30-11am) - Crafts, snack time, free play, sensory room, friendship and support & a refreshing thought for parents & carers, and a short time singing and learning something about God's family - anyone with a little one aged 5 and under is so welcome.

Hope Club: 1st and 3rd Fridays (term time, 6-7pm) - A fun, action-packed club for school Year R - Year 6! We play messy games, dance and sing, hear great stories and win awesome prizes! This includes a free parents cafe where younger siblings are welcome too.

Eden Youth: 1st and 3rd Fridays (term time, 7.30-9pm)- A group that creates a space for young people from across Southsea to meet, come and be refilled, discuss questions around faith and have a whole lot of fun together.
18-30s
18-30
Citizens (18 -23s): Thursdays after 2nd and 4th Sundays