Rev Karen made her declarations and promises to the people and the they responded with promises of their own and gifts to help with her ministry and to welcome her to the Haven Benefice. Members of all four churches from St Helens, Seaview, Brading and Yaverland took part in the service and clergy from around the Island were there for support. Bishop Jonathan preached asking, 'who have been your luminaries? Who are those people who light up your life and your faith?' The Festival Choir sang the anthem 'For the Beauty of the Earth' by John Rutter the service was followed by a buffet supper in the church hall, where people had the chance to meet Karen and husband Chris and have a chat.