The Haven Churches

Upcoming Worship

Sunday 22nd February 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist

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

Tuesday 3rd March 2026
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship

Wednesday 4th Match 2026
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 8th March 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist

Wednesday 11th Match 2026
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Thursday 12th March 2026
St Peter's10.00am Mothers' Union Eucharist

Sunday 15th March 2026 - Mothering Sunday
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist with baptisms
St Peter’s10.00am Sung Eucharist
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist

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.

Both St Helen’s and St Peter’s Churches are looking to form New Social Events and Fundraising Teams to work alongside the PCC. Please let Revd Karen know if you are interested by calling her on 07591 240640.

The PCC of St John’s church in Yaverland is seeking new members of the PCC, including a Secretary and Treasurer. Please contact Revd Karen or Kev Norton if you would like more information.

Lent Lunches at St Peter’s church will be held on 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th March in the Church hall. 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. All welcome

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.

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.

St Mary’s have a Coffee Morning on Saturday 7th March in the church hall from 10.00am. There will be stalls, Farmer Ralph, tea, coffee, cake and company.

We have the opportunity to learn Basic First Aid Awareness from a qualified St John’s Ambulance trainer on Saturday 7th March from 2.00pm in St Peter’s church hall. If you would like to book a place please let Rev Karen know (sign up sheets are also at the back of each church). This is a free course but donations are welcome and refreshments will be provided.

There is a 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.