The Haven Churches

Upcoming Worship

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's3.3pm Eco Church

Wednesday 25th February 2026
St Mary's10.00pm Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 1st March 2026
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

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.

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.

An unusual garment made from 700 hand-sewn patches, including one from St Helen’s Eco Church, is coming to the Island tomorrow (9th February), and to the benefice the following weekend. The Coat of Hopes (www.coatofhopes.uk), created in 2021 to ‘carry people’s hopes for the future of the planet’ to the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, then toured the mainland, inviting all who encounter it to wear it. Do come and see it – it will be walked from Ryde to St Helens on Saturday 14th and be in the village on Sunday15th. More info from Helen or Andrew Bradstock.

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 to organise social and fundraising events. The team (a minimum of six people ideally) will be responsible for both arranging and running, alongside the PCC, new and exciting opportunities for fundraisers and social events. If you would like to be a part of the team 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.

St Mary’s Churchyard clearance of all things plastic will take place on the morning of Saturday 28th February. Do let family and friends know so that they can remove items themselves before this takes place.

The Scottish Fiddler’s are in concert at St Mary’s Church, Brading on Saturday 28th February from 7.00pm. Do come along for some wonderful music, refreshments and raffle.

Coffee morning in St. Helen’s Community Centre, Saturday 14th March 10.00am - 12.00noon. Raffle and cake stall, and if any one would like to have other stalls they would be most welcome. Please let Revd Karen or Sue know. Proceeds to St Helen’s Church roof repairs.

The February issue of 'What's On' is now available at the back of each church, price 60p.

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