THE HAVEN BENEFICE
of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
Providing a Spiritual Harbour for ALL
PEW NEWS
Sunday 1st February 2026
Upcoming Worship
Sunday 1st February 2026 - The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
St John's8.00am Said BCP Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Catherine’s6.00pm Service of the Word
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship
Wednesday 4th February 2026
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Sunday 8th February 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
Wednesday 11th February 2026
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Sunday 15th February 2026
St John's8.00am Said BCP Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s10.00am Sung Eucharist
St John’s5.30pm Sung Evensong
Tuesday 17th February 2026
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship
Wednesday 18th February 2026 - Ash Wednesday
St Mary's10.00am Holy Communion with Ashing
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
St Helen's6.00pm Holy Communion with Ashing
Sunday 22nd February 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St Helen's3.30pm Eco Church
Haven Benefice Church Contacts:
Priest-in-Charge (Day off: Tuesday)
St Peter's Seaview and Safeguarding
Revd Karen Wilson on 07591 240640
or email: revdkarenwilson(at)outlook(dot)com
St Helen's and St Catherine's, St Helens
Sue Whitewck on 01983 568761
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.
An unusual garment comprising 700 hand-sewn patches, including one from St Helen’s Eco Church, is due to arrive on the Island on Monday 9th February, and in the benefice the following weekend. Known as the Coat of Hopes (www.coatofhopes.uk), it was created in 2021 to ‘carry people’s hopes for the future of the planet’ to the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, since when it has toured the mainland, inviting all who encounter it to wear it. Do make sure you see it – it will be walked from Ryde to St Helens on Saturday 14th and be in the village on the Sunday. More info from Helen or Andrew Bradstock.
The first Jumble Sale of the year at St Mary's Church, Brading is on Saturday 7th February in the church hall. Doors open at 2.00pm. Jumble can be dropped off from 11.00am. Farmer Ralph will be there selling his eggs, veggies and meat and there will be refreshments available.
St Helen’s Church is looking to start a New Social Events Team who will organise and lead social and fundraising events for the general church fund. We would be glad to hear from anyone who feels that they can add their skills/talents to help to organise events within a supportive team. Please let Revd Karen know if you are interested by calling her on 07591 240640.
St Peter’s Church is forming a new Social Team which will be organising social and fundraising events. The team will be responsible for arranging events and for the running of them. We are looking for a minimum of six people to provide the foundation for the team. The team will be working with the PCC to organise new and exciting opportunities for fundraisers and social events. If you would like to be a part of the team or have any questions please contact Revd Karen or Chris on 07591 240640.
Lent Lunches at St Peter’s church will be held on 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th March in the Undercroft. Helpers needed and a sign up sheet is being kept at the door of the church. Homemade soup with rolls, cheese and biscuits, Tea/Coffee all served from Noon.
Our Lent Course: ‘Draw Near’ - reflections for Lent will be held in St Mary’s church hall from 6.00pm on Wednesdays 25th February, 4th, 11th, and 18th March. Refreshments will be provided and everyone is invited to come along. If you would like a copy of the accompanying booklet please let Rev Karen know ASAP as the more we order the cheaper we can get them.
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