The Haven Churches

Upcoming Worship

Sunday 20th July 2025
St John’s8.00am Said BCP Holy Communion
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Sung Eucharist

Wednesday 23rd July 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 27th July 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Matins
St Helen’s3.30pm Eco Church

Wednesday 30th July 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 3rd August 2025
St John’s8.00am Said BCP Holy Communion
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St Catherine's6.00pm Service of the Word

Tuesday 5th August 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship

Wednesday 6th August 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 10th August 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist

Church Contacts:
Haven Benefice - Priest-in-Charge
Revd Karen Wilson on 07591 240640
or email: revdkarenwilson(at)outlook(dot)com
(Day off:Tuesday)
St Helen's and St Catherine's, St Helens
Sue Whitewck on 01983 568761
St Peter’s Seaview or Safeguarding
Revd Karen Wilson on 07591 240640
St Mary’s Brading
Nigel Elton Walters on 01983 406817
St Mary's Safeguarding
Catherine Davis on 07940 826034
St John’s Yaverland
Kevin Norton on 07951 407423
Curate at Haven Benefice
Rev Bevaly Rackett on 01983 407432
Email; revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com.

The Brading bellringers are holding a Teddy Bear* Parachute jump from the Church tower and a Zip wire in Church TODAY (Sunday 20th July) starting at 2.00pm. £2 for 2 jumps / zips or £3 for both. Refreshments will be available. Prizes for the fastest – and slowest bears.
*Other brave cuddly toys are welcome (do bring an adult)

Intercessions Preparation Session led by Revd Karen. Saturday 20th September at 10.00am at The Vicarage: Intercessions are a vital part of many church services, offering an opportunity to bring the needs of the world, the church and individuals before God in prayer. For those tasked with leading these prayers, crafting meaningful and relevant intercessions can be both a privilege and a challenge. This session aims to equip intercession leaders with the tools and inspiration to write their own prayers. Refreshments provided.

The Together in Prayer group meets on Zoom each Thursday from 6.30pm for half an hour to pray for the world, the church and each other. For the Zoom code or to be prayed for please email Rev Benaly (revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com).

Summer Prayers
Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer!
Thank you for the warmth of the sun
and the increased daylight.
Thank You for the beauty I see all around me
and for the opportunity to be outside
and enjoy Your creation.
Thank You for the increased time I have
to be with my friends and family
and for the more casual pace of the summer season.
Draw me closer to You this summer.
Teach me how I can pray
no matter where I am or what I am doing.
Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence
and light my path with Your Word and Counsel.
As I enjoy Your creation, create in me
a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You.
Author Unknown

Long warm days...
The pace of life slows...
A time for picnics and rest in the shade...
Lord, help me to rest awhile
in the cooling shade of your presence.
Slow down my restless heart
And fill me with
gentle compassion for all your people.
Author Unknown

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To add items to this News Sheet please contact Rev Bevaly Rackett (01983 407432) revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com.