The Haven Churches

Upcoming Worship

Sunday 14th June 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist

Tuesday 16th June 2026
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship

Wednesday 17th June 2026
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 21st June 2026t
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter's10.00am Sung Eucharist
St John's5.30pm Choral Evensong

Wednesday 24th June 2026
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 28th June 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
(Patronal Festival)

Wednesday 1st July 2026
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 5th July 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Catherine’s6.00pm 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
Andrew Watt on 07488 391691
Curate at Haven Benefice
Rev Bevaly Rackett on 01983 407432
Email; revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com.

St Mary’s are holding a Fun Quiz Night this Friday (12th June) in the church hall. Everyone is welcome (come as a team or join one on the night). It starts at 7.00pm and is a ‘bargain price’ of just £5 per person. Bring your own nibbles, tea and coffee will be available. There will also be a raffle and a prize for the winning team.

The next event at St Mary’s Church is a Coffee Morning with the Brading Community Choir, Farmer Ralph, cakes, cream teas, stalls and a raffle on Saturday 11th July from 10.00am in the hall. This is raising money for the Daisy Bus as well as the church.

St Helen’s Church BBQ and Teddy Bear Hunt. Saturday 11th July from 12.30pm. Book a place with Sarah [07546 735640] or Sue [01983 568761]. £10 per ticket to include sausage, burger, bun and salad, served with a soft drink. £5 for children and a family ticket for four people is £30. To be held in the churchyard if the weather is good. Inside the church if it is raining.

Choral Evensong at St. John's, Yaverland is on 21st June starting at 5.30pm. The readings and music will reflect the patronal festival of St John the Baptist so do join us. Thanks to the generosity of the Ousely Trust, choral evensong at St John's is now supported by choir hymn books with the full musical notation. These help to take what is already a beautiful service to another level. We are very grateful for the opportunity that the Ousely Trust has provided us.

The June copy of What's On is now available. Why not take out a subscription for just £6 per year? Email subscriptions(at)whatsonmagazine(dot)org to find out more. We are always looking for volunteers to help run the magazine. If you have an eye for admin, would like to become a distributor, or perhaps you have an idea for a regular feature. Email editor(at)whatsonmagazine(dot)org we would love to hear from you!

The Brading Bellringers raised £70 at their Teddy Bear Zip Wire and Parachute Jump and would like to thank everyone who supported them.

Alex, Allie and Rosie would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone that made Rosie’s Christening a huge success last weekend. From Karen and Sue conducting the service, to Andrew Cooper’s excellent organ playing and the beautiful singing from the choir, and to everyone that helped serve cake, wash up and hold the baby. It was a privilege to share the day with you all.

Advanced notices: St Helen’s Church are holding a Coffee Morning on August 15th (NB change of date) from 10.00am until 12.00noon in St Helens Community Centre. Homemade cakes, tea and coffee will be served and there will be a Raffle, cake stall and book stall. If you would like a stall to sell your homemade crafts please do let them know.

There will be an Organ Recital in St Mary's Church, by Edward Tait on Thursday 20th August, commencing at 7.00pm. Programme: Purcell- Lillibulero, Elgar- Vesper Voluntary No1, Edward Tait- Improvisation, Elgar- Vesper Voluntary No 2, Edward Tait- Vectis Tableau No 1 (WP). Free, with a retiring collection.

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