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This October, we are hosting One Body — 24 hours of worship.
From 12pm on Saturday 17th October, through to 12pm on Sunday 18th October, we’ll be worshipping Jesus together, with different churches and worship teams from across the Island leading us throughout the 24 hours.
One Body is taking place at True Vine Church on Newport High Street. Whether you can join us for an hour, or stay throughout the night, we’d love you to be part of it, you can come and go at any time throughout the weekend.
Come and join churches from across the Isle of Wight as we worship Jesus together as One Body. --
Please come along to pray for the Prisons on the island on the third Friday of each month
at Carisbrooke Priory.
Dates: 16th October and 20th November.
We will meet in the cafe at the priory from 10am and the prayer meeting proper will be from 10.30am for an hour.
So far we have stayed in the café to pray but may well be in the chapel instead.
Hope to see you there! All welcome.
Best wishes
Alice Hall.acrhall68@gmail.com
November 14th - Jumble Sale (jumble can be dropped off from 11am, Doors open at 2pm.
December 4-6th Christmas Tree Festival in the church, to include a Concert on Friday 4th in the church from 7pm, a Sale in the church and hall on Saturday from 10am and the Light Up A Life Service with Mountbatten on Sunday 6th at 3pm.
Source: Revd Bevaly Rackett bevalyrackett@hotmail.comCurate, The Haven Benefice.Providing a Spiritual Harbour for ALL.Back to Menu
The twelfth annual Harp on Wight International Festival takes place at Ryde Methodist Church in Garfield Road, Ryde between October 22nd and 26th inclusive, featuring a wide range of concerts and teaching workshops by leading international harpists and a display of harps made by national manufacturers.
The Collective – Island-Wide Youth Event
Altitude Church is excited to invite young people from across the Island to The Collective — a free youth event for ages 11–17.
We’re delighted to be welcoming a team from Emmanuel Gateway Church, London, who will be joining us for an evening of hangout, worship and the Word. It’s an opportunity for young people from different churches and youth groups across the Island to come together, meet one another, build friendships and be encouraged in their faith.
Our prayer is that The Collective will be a great time of fun, connection and blessing for young people across the Island. All youth groups are warmly invited!
📅 Friday 30th October, 7–9pm
📍 The Bay Secondary School, Sandown
🎟️ Free | Ages 11–17Young people must be supervised by a youth leader.
Please see the flyer for further information and book in using the QR code, or via:
Book your place for The Collective
Source: Ben Carman Ben_Carman@hotmail.com
Living Light Trail @ St James’s Church, Ryde31st October 4pm – 5.30pm
Join us for a Neighbourhood Living Light Trail—an exciting, safe, and faith-filled alternative aimed at local children aged 5 and up,( siblings and younger children are welcome to come along and join in with what they can). The journey starts at St Thomas’s Church railings opposite the old NatWest Bank in St Thomas’s Square and finishes in the foyer at St James’s Church with free hot dogs and hot chocolate – we would love to see you there!Website
The Tritone Singers return to Ryde Methodist Church Garfield Road on Saturday 5th December at 7pm to present their Christmas Concert; "Rejoice! Nowell! Wassail!" .
We shall present a concert of well-known and new carols, including those by John Rutter and Bob Chilcott, Peter Warlock and Richard Wilkins!
Plus, there will be opportunities to join in the singing and increase the merriment!
This popular venue will provide interval light refreshments for a small donation and we look forward to giving you all a very warm welcome.
Tickets £10 (children free) on the door or online
Source: Theresa Ellis theresamaryellis@googlemail.com
Isle of Wight School Pastors – Exciting New Season Ahead
We are delighted to share some wonderful news from the Isle of Wight School Pastors team. Following our recent recruitment drive, we have welcomed a fantastic group of new volunteers who have stepped forward with a heart to serve and support our Island’s young people. These individuals have now begun their training, preparing to bring friendship, safety, and encouragement into our schools.
While we will not be patrolling during September, this is for a very positive reason. This month is dedicated to the essential process of onboarding our new recruits, completing DBS checks, and ensuring that every detail is in place before they step into their roles. We believe that taking this time now will allow us to enter schools in October fully prepared, confident, and ready to make a meaningful difference from day one.
From October onwards, our School Pastors will be visible in schools across the Island, offering patrols at key times, providing mentoring and listening ears, and being a reassuring presence for both students and staff. We are confident that this new season will bring fresh energy, stronger connections, and a lasting positive impact within our school communities.
We warmly invite you to join us in prayer for our new team members — that they would be equipped with wisdom, compassion, and courage — and to stand alongside us in supporting the work we do. Together, we can help create safer, more encouraging environments where young people can thrive, knowing they are seen, valued, and cared for.
Big things are coming for our schools, and we are so excited for what lies ahead."
Bloom of Grace was created by Kent-based author Rhoda Farrant in 2025 from a simple desire: to walk more steadily with God through the ordinary days of life. What began as a personal need for a daily planner grew into a devotional resource bringing Scripture, prayer, reflection and practical planning together.Rhoda regularly visits her son in Ventnor and is delighted to introduce Bloom of Grace to the Island’s Christian community.
Created especially for women across Christian traditions, the 2027 Devotional Planner & Diary offers morning, afternoon and evening planning spaces, an NKJV Bible reading plan, and room for prayer and reflection. It provides gentle structure without pressure or perfectionism—a place to pause, notice grace and take the next faithful step.
At its heart is a simple truth: the discipline is not perfection. The discipline is returning.
When faith takes root, grace helps it bloom.
The UK paperback edition is available directly from Rhoda for £19.99, subject to availability.
To explore the diary and enquire about buying directly, visit the Website
Source: Rhoda Farrant rhoda@bloomofgrace.com
Hope Church in East Cowes
We have moved from MAD-AID location to have our meetings in Clarence Road Evangelical Church
We are really looking forward to our new home under James Pontin's leadership.
We meet at 4pm each week, whereas CEC still meets in the morning, so an ideal way of using the worship space
We are a small but growing enthusiastic church family really looking forward to our future praising our Lord for His provision
We'd love to welcome you to come and join us one Sunday
God bless
From Sunday 18th October we will be holding our meetings for worship, at which all are welcome, at the Unitarian Meeting House, at 9A High Street, Newport, on Sundays at 10.45am for one hour and on Wednesdays at 12.30pm for half an hour. We will meet in the hall, which has step-free access via the sloping path to the left of the building. There are disabled parking bays outside the council offices on the opposite side of the road.
The Sunday meeting is followed by news of Friends and notices. After this we talk over refreshments and we hope you will be able to stay for this. This meeting can also be attended on Zoom, by following the link from the event page on our website, https://isleofwight.quakermeeting.org .
We enjoy welcoming visitors, including anyone new to Quaker meetings, and old friends who haven't been for a while. It would be good to see you!
The Nave Café to open at Ryde All Saints ChurchRyde All Saints is preparing to open wide its doors once again to welcome locals and visitors into The Nave, a brand-new café space opening inside the beautiful listed building and offering a warm, friendly place to meet throughout the week.
The Nave will serve barista coffee, freshly roasted in partnership with Jaspers Coffee of Cowes, alongside homemade cakes and a selection of savoury treats, with opening hours from Tuesday to Friday, 8am to noon and will run alongside the popular ‘Love Mondays’ community café (Mondays 8am – noon).
The opening marks another step in the renewed life of All Saints following recent refurbishment work, which has created a more flexible and accessible space for worship, community events and midweek activities. The new café area reflects the church’s wider vision to serve Ryde by offering hospitality, community and a place where people can feel at home. The Nave will be staffed by an enthusiastic young café manager heading up a team of volunteers, giving people the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and give back to the community. Chaplains will be a gentle presence in the building offering a listening ear if wanted.
Hannah Griffiths, Community Engagement at Ryde All Saints, said: “We are so excited to open The Nave and welcome people into this beautiful building in a new way. Whether someone is popping in for a coffee on the way to work, meeting a friend after school drop off, or simply looking for a friendly place to pause, we hope The Nave will become a relaxed and welcoming space for the whole community.”
The Nave will be open from Wednesday 2nd September, Tuesday to Friday from 8am to noon at Ryde All Saints Church, Queens Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BG.
If you would be interested in joining the team of volunteers, please contact hannah@ryde.church
As you may be aware the Isle of Wight Council is changing the way that it supports the Voluntary and Community sector. This means that some of the support previously provided by Community Action IW will now be delivered differently. To make sure that you receive the level of independent, person-centred support that you need we are keen to find out your thoughts about what is most important to you. Whether you are a small community group run entirely by volunteers or a larger established organisation, we would welcome your views on what would help strengthen your organisation.
We recognise that your time is valuable, so we want future support to provide genuine value, create meaningful opportunities for collaboration, and support effective engagement between organisations and partners across the system. We have compiled a short survey to gain your feedback about what is important to you and encourage you to take the time to complete it. It should not take more than 10 minutes.
Voluntary and Community Sector Support Survey – Fill in form
We appreciate your time and views. Your feedback will help us build a clearer picture of the support needs across the sector and identify opportunities to develop targeted support, share good practice and strengthen organisational resilience.
Thanks and best wishes
Liz
Liz Hennessy | Commissioning Officer |Commissioning & Partnerships Team
Adult Social Care & Housing Needs | Isle of Wight Council
County Hall | High Street| Newport | Isle of Wight PO30 1UD
Telephone: 01983 821000 Internal: 6693
Email: liz.hennessy@iow.gov.uk | Website
We are currently reviewing our Living Well and Early Help support service for adults on the Isle of Wight and would really value your support in helping us gather feedback.
Adult Social Care and Public Health at the Isle of Wight Council, alongside NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, are seeking views on what future preventative support should look like. We are keen to hear from as many people as possible, including members of the public, professionals, people with lived experience, carers, and colleagues across the voluntary and community sector.
Every response will help us better understand what matters most to our communities and ensure future services continue to meet local needs.
We would be very grateful if you could complete the survey and share it through your networks to help us reach as many people as possible.
Living Well and Early Help Service Questionnaire
If you would prefer to speak with us in person, we are holding a number of face to face engagement events across the Island where you can come along, share your views and ask any questions you may have;
Parklands Dementia Resource Centre, Cowes – 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday 4 November 2026
West Wight Sport Centre Café, Freshwater – 1pm to 3pm on Monday 9 November 2026
Ryde Library, Ryde – 10am to 12 noon on Tuesday 10 November 2026
Quay Arts Centre Café, Newport – 10am to 12 noon on Wednesday 11 November 2026
Thank you.
Best wishes,
Katherine
Katherine Rashley | Commissioning Officer | Strategic Commissioning | Adult Social Care Directorate | Isle of Wight Council | County Hall | Newport | PO30 1UD
Tel: 01983 821000 ext: 6242 Email: Katherine.Rashley@iow.gov.uk
Warm greetings in Christ. I want to share a simple but breathtaking thought with you: what if over two million people across our towns, villages, and cities heard the Good News of Jesus this Christmas?
For that to happen, we need 200,000 believers to stand together across these Isles — and I believe we can.
Last Christmas, more than 112,000 believers from 1,500+ churches stepped beyond their walls and brought the light of Christ to the streets through Shine Your Light. It was a moving glimpse of what happens when the Body of Christ rises in unity — denominations, ministries, networks, all lifting one voice for Jesus. Even leaders from across society — sport, arts, politics, and Buckingham Palace — encouraged the effort. God truly breathed on it.
This year, I believe He is calling us higher.
BBC’s Song of Praise will feature Shine Your Light on Sunday 14th December. We would love you to tune in at 1.15pm that afternoon and see a picture of what the Lord is doing. A special online Carol service will reach 56,000 prisoners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and already more than 700 events are registered nationwide. God is stirring something extraordinary.
Will you join us — and help us shape what could become the largest Christmas outreach our nation has ever witnessed?
Take your place in a nationwide wave of intercession, lifting up our communities, ministries, and evangelistic efforts as we prepare to carry the Gospel beyond our church buildings this Christmas.
You will also have the opportunity to connect with partner ministries, hear about their ongoing work, and stand with them in prayer for their mission.
Make a meaningful contribution by committing your hour(s) of prayer, wherever you may be.
To make it simple, we’ve created a complete 2025 Christmas programme, with a Leaders Guide and ready-to-use resources for your church and community. Order here:
We’ve also prepared two short videos to inspire your congregation:
Leading up to Christmas can be a great time to reach out to our community. Ministry of Music can provide singers, bands, worship leaders and technical services. Events could include carol concerts, worship services, outreach events, youth events, school events, café church, or care homes. Depending on the event our artists can perform Christmas songs & carols or lead worship. We can also provide artists for an alternative to Halloween ‘Light Party’ or a New Years Eve ‘Watchnight Service’.
We are also already taking bookings for 2027. Full details of all the experienced artists we work with are on our website
If you need any further information or are interested in booking an artist for your event, please email us at info@ministryofmusic.co.uk
There is a CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Debt help Centre on the Isle of Wight.
To make an inquiry for help please call the National help line number. The office will take some details and make an appointment for you in your own home on the Isle of Wight.
This is a confidential, professional and FREE service open to anyone of all faiths or none.
This is currently sponsored by a partnership of 5 local churches.
For local organisations who want to sign post people to CAP , please call Sandra Snell (Community Links Co Ordinator) on 07835486128
Source: Sandra Snell ssnell.eyp@gmail.com
Could Your Church Help Change a Child’s Life?Adopt South is asking churches across the Isle of Wight to support local children who are waiting for loving, permanent families.
We are a regional adoption agency working with local authorities, and we rely on strong community partnerships to help spread the word about adoption. Many people who could offer a child a safe and loving home simply don’t know where to start.
How can your church help?
We are inviting churches to support us by:
Displaying an Adopt South leaflets, banner or small pop‑up at church entrances, halls, or community events
Helping us reach individuals and families who may be considering adoption, now or in the future by offering to host adoption information events (virtual or in person)
Community organisations on the Isle of Wight are being invited to apply for funding to help tackle rising financial pressures, as a new scheme opens to support residents in crisis.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), a government-funded scheme administered by Isle of Wight Council, is offering grants to local groups working with people experiencing hardship.
Council officers say they are seeking organisations that can provide support with finances, food and utilities as well as mental wellbeing and employment to strengthen the authority's Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services.
The aim is to ensure more residents can get help earlier, manage their finances and avoid falling into repeated crisis.
Councillor James Whelan, chair of the council’s adult social care, public health and housing needs committee, said expanding local advice services would play a vital role in supporting residents.
He said: “We know many Island residents are facing real financial challenges, and access to good quality advice can make all the difference.
“This funding is an opportunity for organisations to expand the support they offer, particularly around debt advice and money management, so people can get help earlier and build longer-term financial stability.”
The fund is open to charities, voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, and town, parish and community councils, as well as education providers. Previous experience of handling government grants is not required.
Projects supported by the scheme could include helping people reduce debt, improve financial confidence, access benefits, or get support with essential costs such as heating and food.
Laura Hales, commissioning and projects lead officer, said the programme is designed to be as accessible as possible.
She said: “We want to work with organisations, not put barriers in their way. If you already support residents or have an idea that could make a difference, we want to hear from you.
“There is a real opportunity here to boost the advice and guidance available to Islanders, particularly around managing money and dealing with debt.”
Applications will be reviewed monthly, with funding available for projects running for up to three years, from April 2026 to March 2029.
Groups are encouraged to speak to the council’s CRF team before applying to discuss their ideas and how they could fit into wider support available on the Island.
The council has stressed that the scheme is intended to complement existing services, not duplicate them, and is part of a wider effort to build a more connected and resilient support network.
Support is available throughout the application process, including help with completing forms and shaping proposals.
Organisations interested in applying can contact the team by emailing crf@iow.gov.uk or calling 01983 823644 during office hours.
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Accredited Counselling Training
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Known as WCTI ( Wight Counselling Training Institute) We are an established counselling training provider in Shalfleet, Near Newport that provides 3 accredited Counselling Qualifications:
An introduction to counselling over 10 weeks
A professional certificate in Counselling over 12 months
A professional diploma in Counselling leading to registration as a counsellor ( 2 years)
We also provide organisations on the island with funded counselling support.
If you would like more information or wish to apply, please do get in touch
Charlotte Collins Co-director Wight Counselling Training Institute Web Site01983 722625
The Greenhouse is a Place of Prayer and Worship. A place of Enounter with God. A Place Where You Can Grow
The Greenhouse Christian Centre is situated between Poole and Bournemouth and just a 20 minute walk to the beach. The Centre holds Led and Silent Retreats, Quiet Days, Healing Services, Art Weeks, Discipleship Training Days and so much more.
Are you lonely and not particularly enjoying facing life on your own? Do you wish God would answer your prayers for a soul mate? Then you should contact Friends1st the off-line Christian friendship and introductory agency who've been introducing Christians to each other since 1999. Click here to find out more.
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Rhoda regularly visits her son in Ventnor and is delighted to introduce Bloom of Grace to the Island’s Christian community.
Created especially for women across Christian traditions, the 2027 Devotional Planner & Diary offers morning, afternoon and evening planning spaces, an NKJV Bible reading plan, and room for prayer and reflection. It provides gentle structure without pressure or perfectionism—a place to pause, notice grace and take the next faithful step.
At its heart is a simple truth: the discipline is not perfection. The discipline is returning.
When faith takes root, grace helps it bloom.
The UK paperback edition is available directly from Rhoda for £19.99, subject to availability.
To explore the diary and enquire about buying directly, visit the 
The Nave will serve barista coffee, freshly roasted in partnership with Jaspers Coffee of Cowes, alongside homemade cakes and a selection of savoury treats, with opening hours from Tuesday to Friday, 8am to noon and will run alongside the popular ‘Love Mondays’ community café (Mondays 8am – noon).
The opening marks another step in the renewed life of All Saints following recent refurbishment work, which has created a more flexible and accessible space for worship, community events and midweek activities. The new café area reflects the church’s wider vision to serve Ryde by offering hospitality, community and a place where people can feel at home. The Nave will be staffed by an enthusiastic young café manager heading up a team of volunteers, giving people the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and give back to the community. Chaplains will be a gentle presence in the building offering a listening ear if wanted.
Hannah Griffiths, Community Engagement at Ryde All Saints, said: “We are so excited to open The Nave and welcome people into this beautiful building in a new way. Whether someone is popping in for a coffee on the way to work, meeting a friend after school drop off, or simply looking for a friendly place to pause, we hope The Nave will become a relaxed and welcoming space for the whole community.”
The Nave will be open from Wednesday 2nd September, Tuesday to Friday from 8am to noon at Ryde All Saints Church, Queens Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BG.
If you would be interested in joining the team of volunteers, please contact 
For local organisations who want to sign post people to CAP , please call Sandra Snell (Community Links Co Ordinator) on 07835486128
Source: Sandra Snell 
