The Haven Churches

Upcoming Worship

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

Wednesday 13th August 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Thursday 14th August 2025
St Peter's10.00am Mothers' Union Communion Service

Sunday 17th August 2025
St John’sNB No 8.00am Said BCP Holy Communion
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St John’s5.30pm Sung Evensong

Tuesday 19th August 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship

Wednesday 20th August 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 24th August 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St Peter’s10.00am Regatta Service
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.

Do join us for Sung Evensong at St John’s Church, Yaverland on Sunday 17th August.

Scarecrow Building: Brading is hosting its 10th annual scarecrow festival from 22nd – 31st August. If you would like to help St Mary’s build theirs, or if you have any ideas or materials you think we might use (I’m thinking stuffed lions!) please contact Rev Bevaly.

St Peter’s are holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th September from 10.00am in the church hall. All are welcome for coffee, cakes and a chat.

The next Jumble Sale at St Mary’s is on Saturday 6th September from 2.00pm. Jumble can be left from 11.00am. There will also be refreshments, cakes and a raffle. Entry 20p.

Confirmation preparation: Rev Karen and Rev Bevaly are leading a day of preparation for confirmation on Saturday 13th September in St Mary’s Church hall. If you are interested and would like to know more please contact either one for more information. The Confirmation service is set for 19th October with the venue TBC.

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. Revd Karen is leading an Intercessions Preparation Session on Saturday 20th September at 10.00am at The Vicarage. This will equip intercession leaders with the tools and inspiration to write and deliver those prayers.

Reading the Bible aloud is a cornerstone of any church service, a vital connection point between God's word and congregation. It is a profound act that nourishes faith, offers guidance, and inspires worship. To ensure this vital ministry, a session for all who currently read, or are interested in reading, during services will be held on September 20th at 2.00pm in St Helen’s Church. It will provide valuable guidance on vocal projection, pacing, understanding the text, and conveying its meaning with appropriate emotion, all to the glory of God and the enrichment of the worshipping community.

There will be a Joint benefice PCC meeting on Thursday 18th September 2025 at 6.00pm in St Mary’s church hall

Also a Ministry Team/CW meeting to finalize Advent and Christmas Worship Rota on Wednesday 24th September at 2.00pm in St Catherine’s Chapel

Do you volunteer for any of our Haven Benefice Churches? Rev Karen warmly invites you to a ‘Thank You’ for our church Volunteers, however you give your time, on Saturday 4th October at 10.00am in St Mary’s Church Hall, Brading. There will be tea, coffee and cake.

The winners of the 8 Bell Club for July are 1st No.30 Diana Hetherington, 2nd No 75 Douglas Ware and 3rd No.34 Glenys Edwards. Thank you to everyone who supports the 8 Bell Club.

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