St Michael the Archangel

St Swithin

Freshwater Bay - St Agnes

PART OF THE WEST WIGHT MISSION COMMUNITY

ST AGNES IS OPEN FOR VISITORS AND FOR PRIVATE PRAYER EACH DAY.

THERE IS A SERVICE OF MORNING PRAYER ON THE 2ND AND 3RD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 8.30AM AND A SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION ON THE 4TH SUNDAY AT 6.00PM

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT THE NEWS AND NOTICES PAGE FOR DETAILS OF THINGS GOING ON IN AROUND THE PARISHES.

Nestling at the foot of Tennyson Down, St Agnes is a beautiful stone church was was built in 1908, through public subscription, on land donated by the Tennyson Family for the people pf Freshwater Bay and the surrounding area. Loved by the local community and visitors alike please do call in and enjoy the peace and quiet, taking a moment to pause and reflect on anything and everything. Check on this site or our own website for details of services and events - or check in the church porch. All welcome.

St Agnes is one of the 4 Churches and 3 Parishes which make up the West Wight Church Community of 'The FYT Parishes' (along with St James' Church, Yarmouth; All Saints Church, Freshwater Bay and Christ Church in Totland Bay). The FYT Parishes, in turn, sit within the emerging West Wight Mission Community which stretches from Shorwell to Newtown and from Calbourne to Totland Bay. The Team Rector is Revd Jackie Maw. Jackie is supported by a dedicated team of Clergy, Readers and Lay Worship Leaders.

Yarmouth - St James

PART OF THE WEST WIGHT MISSION COMMUNITY

ST JAMES IS OPEN EACH DAY FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND FOR VISITORS FROM AROUND 9AM TO 4PM.

St James' Church sits at the heart of the small coastal town of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. In the spring and summer months the town welcomes many visitors but still has an active year round community of local residents who value St James' Church and its' role in the local community.

The church is a Grade 2* listed building of historical significance and is one of the 4 Churches and 3 Parishes which make up the West Wight Church Community of FYT Parishes (along with All Saints Church, Freshwater; St Agnes Church, Freshwater Bay and Christ Church in Totland Bay). The FYT Parishes, in turn, sit within the emerging West Wight Mission Community which stretches from Shorwell to Newtown and from Calbourne to Totland Bay.

St Peter's, Shorwell

Welcome to St Peter's Church, Shorwell. We are a friendly welcoming church and we're always happy to see regulars and visitors to our services and events. St Peter's is part of the West Wight Mission Community which combines the West Wight Anglican churches of Freshwater, Yarmouth, Totland Bay, Brighstone, Brook, Mottistone, Shorwell, Calbourne, Newtown, Shalfleet and Thorley.

Please see under News and Notices for details of services each month or check out the church porch. If you wish to be kept informed of services and events at Shorwell Church please contact the Administrator for the West Wight Mission Community via: [email protected] and your name and email address can be added to the circulation list for 'The Link'.

SAFEGUARDING

"The parish of Shorwell w Kingston is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Totland Bay - Christ Church

Christ Church, Totland Bay - an Anglican, evangelical church within the Diocese of Portsmouth offering a friendly warm welcome to all visitors and especially those holidaying in the area.

The parish of Totland Bay is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Peter and St Paul, Mottistone

Welcome to St Peter and St Paul Church, Mottistone. The Church is part of the West Wight Mission Community which combines the West Wight Anglican churches of Freshwater, Yarmouth, Totland Bay, Brighstone, Brook, Mottistone, Shorwell, Calbourne, Newtown, Shalfleet and Thorley.

Please see under NEWS AND NOTICES FOR DETAILS OF SERVICES EACH MONTH or check out the church porch. If you wish to be kept informed of services and events at St Peter and St Paul Church please contact the Administrator for the West Wight Mission Community via: [email protected] and your name and email address can be added to the circulation list for 'The Link'.

SAFEGUARDING

"The parish of Mottistone is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

St Mary the Virgin, Brighstone

Welcome to St Mary the Virgin, Brighstone. We are a friendly welcoming church and we're always happy to see regulars and visitors to our services and events. St Mary's is part of the West Wight Mission Community which combines the West Wight Anglican churches of Freshwater, Yarmouth, Totland Bay, Brighstone, Brook, Mottistone, Shorwell, Calbourne, Newtown, Shalfleet and Thorley.

Please see under News and Notices for details of services each month or check out the church porch. If you wish to be kept informed of services and events at St Mary's Church please contact the Administrator for the West Wight Mission Community via: [email protected] and you name name and email address can be added to the circulation list for 'The Link'.

SAFEGUARDING

"The parish of Brighstone is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Freshwater - All Saints

PART OF THE WEST WIGHT MISSION COMMUNITY

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICES AND EVENTS CHECK OUT THE NEWS AND NOTICES PAGE.

THERE IS A SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS EACH SUNDAY AT 9.30AM - However, please check the calendar/news for details of services on the 5th Sunday of a Month as this may be a shared services hosted by another church in the West Wight Mission Community.

All Saints Church is situated in the 'old village' area of Freshwater in the beautiful West Wight. History suggests that the presence of a Church on the site goes back to the 9th Century, but the church we see today is of Saxon origin and stands near the head of the tidal estuary of the River Yar just up the lane from The Causeway which crosses the Freshwater Way - the cycle route and footpath linking Yarmouth with Freshwater and Freshwater Bay.

The church has a regular Sunday service and provides a focal point for a number of community gatherings throughout the year. It is popular for Weddings and Baptisms and is closely linked to St Agnes Church in Freshwater Bay - the other church in the Freshwater Parish.

When Alfred, Lord Tennyson, moved to Freshwater with his family, they worshipped at All Saints church. Tennyson’s second son, Lionel, was born in Freshwater and christened at All Saints. Within the church are memorials to several of the Tennyson family, including Lionel, who died and was buried at sea in 1886.

Tennyson’s wife Emily survived her husband and is buried in the churchyard, with several other members of her family.

All Saints is one of the 4 Churches and 3 Parishes which make up the West Wight Church Community of 'The FYT Parishes' (along with St James, Yarmouth; St Agnes Church, Freshwater Bay and Christ Church in Totland Bay). The FYT Parishes, in turn, sit within the emerging West Wight Mission Community which stretches from Shorwell to Newtown and from Calbourne to Totland Bay.

The FYT Parishes Team Vicar is Rev'd Leisa Potter. Leisa is supported by a dedicated team of Readers and Lay Worship Leaders.

SAFEGUARDING

"Our parish of Freshwater: All Saints and St Agnes is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Sheila Spivey via [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor via Email: [email protected]: 023 9289 9665. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

St Mary's, Brook

Welcome to St Mary's Church, Brook. St Mary's is part of the West Wight Mission Community which combines the West Wight Anglican churches of Freshwater, Yarmouth, Totland Bay, Brighstone, Brook, Mottistone, Shorwell, Calbourne, Newtown, Shalfleet and Thorley.

Please see under News and Notices for details of services each month or check out the church porch. If you wish to be kept informed of services and events at St Mary's Church please contact the Administrator for the West Wight Mission Community via: [email protected] and your name and email address can be added to the circulation list for 'The Link'.

SAFEGUARDING

"The parish of Brook is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Holy Spirit

Welcome to The Church of the Holy Spirit, Newtown. We are a small and friendly welcoming church and we're always happy to see regulars and visitors to our services and events. The church is open everyday to provide a restful space while visiting the National Trust Nature Reserve.

We are part of the West Wight Mission Community which combines the West Wight Anglican churches of Freshwater, Yarmouth, Totland Bay, Brighstone, Brook, Mottistone, Shorwell, Calbourne, Newtown, Shalfleet and Thorley.

Please see under News and Notices for details of services each month or check out the church porch. If you wish to be kept informed of services and events at Newtown Church please contact the Administrator for the West Wight Mission Community via: [email protected] and your name and email address can be added to the circulation list for 'The Link'.

All Saints, Calbourne

All Saints Church, Calbourne is one of the 12 churches in the West Wight Mission Community.