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Join Portsmouth Cathedral for a host of events marking Easter Sunday.

#PompeySundays and Easter Egg Hunt

The day begins with a special Easter celebration at #PompeySundays, the cathedral's informal café-style service designed for all ages. Gather in a welcoming and relaxed setting to celebrate the joy of Easter through worship, reflection, and community. This uplifting service offers an opportunity to explore the Easter story in an accessible and engaging way, with music, conversation, and activities for all. After the service, the celebration continues with a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt, perfect for children and families to enjoy together. Whether you're a regular visitor or joining for the first time, all are warmly invited to share in this joyful occasion.

Festal Eucharist

Celebrations of the resurrection of Jesus, begun the previous night, continue with festal services filled with joy and hope. The Easter Eucharist will be celebrated by the Dean, with the Bishop of Portsmouth as preacher, guiding attendees in reflection on the promise of new life. Uplifting music from the Cathedral Choir will enrich this special service. After the service, all are invited to continue the celebrations with an Easter Egg Hunt on Cathedral Green, bringing fun for children and families, alongside Easter refreshments for everyone to enjoy. All are welcome to share in this joyful occasion.

Festal Evensong

The Easter Day services conclude with a celebration of joyful and uplifting music from the Cathedral Choir. To mark the resurrection of Jesus, this final service of the day offers a moment of reflection and thanksgiving, filled with the beauty and hope of Easter. Inspiring choral music will enrich the worship, bringing the day's celebrations to a glorious close. Whether you have joined throughout the day or are visiting for this special moment, all are welcome to share in the joy, peace, and renewal that Easter brings.