The Haven Churches

Upcoming Worship

Sunday 12th July 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist

Wednesday 15th July 2026
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 19th July 2026
St John’s8.00am BCP Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter's10.00am Sung Eucharist

Tuesday 21st July 2026
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship

Wednesday 22nd July 2026
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 26th July 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St Helen's3.00pm Eco Church

Wednesday 29th July 2026
St Mary's NB No Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 2nd August 2026
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Catherine’s6.00pm Service of the Word

Tuesday 4th August 2026
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship

Haven Benefice Church Contacts:
Priest-in-Charge (Day off: Tuesday)
3 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 07926 995180
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 Church are holding 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. Outside if the weather is good, inside if wet.

Haven Fellowship, our Bible and Prayer meeting is at St Catherine’s chapel, St Helens on Wednesday July 15th from 6:30pm - 8.00pm. Join us for a light Agape supper of bread and cheese, and then explore God’s Word. Please let Caroline know if you are coming by text to 07533 083401 for catering purposes.

The July 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 St. Peter’s Summer Fete will be held on Saturday August 1st from 11.00am - 2.00pm in the church garden. Donations for any good quality household goods would be most welcome. Please bring them to the church foyer any Saturday up to the 1st August between 11.00am and 1.00pm where someone will be on duty to help.

St Helen’s Church are looking for volunteers to make and serve coffee after church and volunteers to lock and unlock the church. The more people we have, the less you have to do it. Please offer your services to Rev Karen 07591 240640, or Sue Whitewick 01983 568761. Thank you in anticipation.

St Mary’s are also looking for regular volunteer’s to make tea and coffee after the service as Lynne prepares for her Reader training and Marilyn prepares to move house. Please see Nigel if you can help.

The Church Hall at St Peter’s has been undergoing a renovation, led by Wayne and needs a coat of paint to finish stage two. We are looking for a party of volunteers who could help us to paint the walls! All equipment and refreshments will be provided. The dates set aside are 18th - 20th July and many hands make light work! If you, would be willing to come along and help with the painting we would be very grateful. If painting isn’t your ’thing’ but you can make tea/coffee that would also be wonderful. Please do let Rev Karen know if you can help.

St Helen’s Church are holding a Coffee Morning on August 15th 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.