Haven Benefice IOW

St Mary the Virgin

Central location in historic town, with adjacent car park.Hall, widely used by the community.Strong links with local school; Collective Worship, services for school in the church.Important heritage building - 12th c., Grade II listed, site of the first baptism on the Island.Extensive, historic churchyard, the subject of a book published in 2022.Strong bell-ringing tradition; active bell-ringing team.Christian CIC community farm adjacent. Parish glebe land.Active social programme. Regular well-attended concerts. Pastoral group. Strong links to other community groups.

Info Point interactive tours available

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St Helen

Newly refurbished interior (enabling versatile use of church building); extensive churchyard and labyrinth; tranquil rural setting.St Catherine’s Chapel in village, used for services and private prayer.Strong community engagement, including working with Parish Council on projects to enhance the village - e.g. tree planting, ‘village volunteers’.‘What’s On’ magazine widely read in the community.Friends of St Helen’s Church.Eco Church Gold Award (one of the first in the country); an established Eco Church Group (including people from outside the church) and mission.Committed and fiercely loyal older congregation. Good sense of ‘Village ownership’, with many having relatives buried in the cemetery.

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St Catherine-by-the-Green

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St Peter

A church in the centre of the village - very well connected and supported by the community. Well used for civic events. Garden is an important social and spiritual space.Strong pastoral group who look after, pray for and visit those known to us. Good links with school and uniformed groups.An active and able Reader. Strong music tradition.

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St John the Baptist