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“Our Beautiful Island” Photography Exhibition at Quarr Abbey
Christian Beasley (beautifulwight.co.uk) will be exhibiting a wide ranging collection of his work at the Quarr Abbey art gallery. The exhibition is open from 10.00 am to 4.30pm daily from Thursday 31st July until Tuesday 5th August.
Christian's exhibition focuses on his photography of the Island and its life, together with a selection of his Black and White and other work.
He will also be displaying a selection of images that he took on his recent 500 mile Camino Pilgrimage across the north of Spain to Santiago
He will be joined by Virgilija Kirvelaityte who will be exhibiting a selection of her hand made ceramic jewellery.
August 9th will be full moon, and the perfect time to listen to Nightjars on Mottistone Down with the Wight Christian Walkers.
You can join us for a pub meal at 7:00 pm or just the 2.5 mile walk starting at 9:00 pm. Don't expect to get home much beofre 11:00 pm. Contact Julie.croydon@icloud.com by July 28th.
Big Church Festival 2025 -West Sussex Opportunity for discounted TicketsI am a member of St James's Church Ryde and we are gathering a group of people to go to the Big Church Festival (West Sussex) on the August Bank Holiday this year. We had a group go last year and it was such a blessing with 30,000 people all worshiping together! This year, we wondered if other Christians across the island wanted to have a weekend worshipping God and spending time with His people. It is such a fantastic festival and caters for the whole spectrum of ages and tastes and this year they are running kids groups too.
The group tickets are effective as it enables you to access a good discount, which you otherwise can't get, but you don't have to arrive, leave or stick together! It is just a form of booking and the more people go as part of the group, the cheaper the tickets are.
We really wanted to open this up to others and would love for your congregation to be part of it. If you are willing, I would appreciate you sharing the below link. If you don't feel that you can for whatever reason, no problem.
Big Church Group - Isle of Wight Link
Yours in Christ
Alex Hay alexphay@gmail.com
A get-together for all across the Island who recognise God’s heart for Israel
Saturday 23rd Aug 2025:
We welcome Jed and Nicole Robyn (Pilgrim Way Ministries) to the Isle of Wight:
Aboutpilgrimwayministries.com
Jed and Nicole will be sharing what they have been sensing from the Lord over these past three years as they have travelled extensively in the US, UK, and Israel and are hoping to equip and strengthen intercessors and watchmen communities with the Lord’s heart and perspective regarding what is happening in Israel and the days that we live in.
All day event (10am-5pm) at a venue probably in Newport to be confirmed.
Venue: Verbum Dei Retreat Centre, Nunnery Lane, Carisbrooke PO30 1YR.
A light lunch is provided by the community.
Please bring a Bible and a notebook.
The cost is £20.
For more information, and to book a place, contact details are to
Patricia Yandell on patriciam-c@hotmail.co.uk or mobile 07835948435
Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge wish to appoint
a Musical Worship Leader
Part-time or full-time, depending on gifts and experience. Package: £25-34k pro rata.
We are seeking a passionate and Spirit-led person to join us in making musical worship a dynamic and inspiring cornerstone of our ministry. This role is about more than leading songs - it’s about cultivating a worshipping culture that resonates across generations and connects with the everyday lives of those in our community.
The role is for 19 hours per week; however, we will also consider a full-time appointment if they are able to fulfil another desired ministry role (for example: Discipleship Preaching, Pastoral, Administration, Communications). Our aim is to create a role around the person whom God sends us. The seniority of the appointment will depend on the experience of the person.
Holy Trinity Bembridge is a mid-sized, evangelical Anglican church set in the beautiful village of Bembridge on the stunning Isle of Wight.
Closing date: Friday 15th August 2025
To download an information and application pack
Go to the Web Site
or contact Rev Steve Daughtery 01983 872436 or steve@daughtery.plus.com
"Israel Revealed" is a series of ten focused discussions designed to help uncover the roots and foundations of God's relationship to Israel, in order that we would be motivated from the heart and not just intellectual understanding.
The course material, compiled by an Israel-based ministry, is the product of more than thirty years of study. It has been tested and proved through twenty years of teaching and interacting with a wide variety of groups in the nations and in the Land.
If you are interested in participating in a group or would like more information, please contact us at: melodieroywilson@gmail.com
The Ministry Development Year is an eleven-month programme for 18-25 year olds that combines personal and professional development, intentional discipleship and church-based work placement. The year is designed to help individuals develop their professional, ministerial and leadership skills and invest in their personal and spiritual growth. You’ll receive housing, meals and a small stipend while you’re here.
Applications for MDY 25-26 are now open. Not sure where to start? We recommend reading through the MDY info pack and praying about it.
If you’re unsure whether the MDY is right for you, get in touch to arrange an informal chat with one of our team.
Have you ever struggled to find the right prayer for that unusual time?
Would you like something that can help?
This book “2000 Prayers for public worship” has that and so much more. Prayers for through the year, prayers for themes and so much more.
I discovered that I have two copies. This copy is brand new and normally retails for £46.75 on Amazon. It can be yours for only £15.00
It is a large heavy book, so collection from Niton preferred please.
A deeply personal and reflective account of the charismatic and Restorationist movements in the UK, told through the lens of John’s own spiritual journey and leadership.
Central Themes
Spiritual Movements: John recounts his involvement in key movements that reshaped the British church landscape, particularly the Restorationist wave that sought to revive the church’s purity and apostolic foundations.
Personal Testimony: The book is framed as John’s interpretation of what the Holy Spirit was doing through his life and that of his wife Christine, offering insight into their roles in shaping church practice and direction.
Church as the Bride of Christ: A recurring motif is the vision of the church as “utterly pure and totally holy,” reflecting John’s passion for a spiritually vibrant and unified body of believers.
Purpose and Perspective
John emphasizes that different perspectives—even among Gospel writers—can reveal facets of divine truth. His narrative is not a definitive history but a contribution to understanding how God works through people and movements.
The book encourages readers to seek a deeper understanding of the church’s calling and to embrace its transformative potential.
Good News Isle of WightI am writing after the experience on Pentecost Sunday where hundreds participated in 'Free the Wight 2' - the joint prayer all over the Island. I have included the exciting and encouraging feedback in the attached first issue of 'Good News I.O.W.'
Thank you so much to all who participated in this significant spiritual event.
We are aware of so much that the Lord is doing in many different ways, in Christian work and outreach all over the Island. It is so encouraging for the whole church on the Island when they hear these good news stories and realise just how optimistic and uplifted the church should be with the knowledge of how lives are being impacted by Jesus.
You may have heard about the recent report called the 'Quiet Revival' which has brought to light how, contrary to all previous expectation, young people and particularly young men have been going back to church, or starting to attend for the first time, in significant numbers in recent years. In the same way, much is happening on the Isle of Wight, which is not being highlighted. The purpose of 'Good News I.O.W.' Is to give a digital opportunity exclusively for good news stories of how Jesus is impacting individual lives, churches, Christian and other communities and outreach on our Island.
So, if you know of any testimonies of salvations, baptisms, God's provisions, and all kinds of answer to prayer that you and the individuals would be comfortable sharing then please let us know. They can be testimonies in the first person or, if preferred, in the third person without personal names. We have included a couple of testimonies given to us in this first edition, alongside the feedback from 'Free the Wight 2' prayer event. Please let us know, so others can be informed and encouraged.
Please feel free to forward this on to anyone you think may benefit or be interested.
Every blessing,
Richard
Revs Richard & Rajinder Buxton Prayer Mobilisers Wight Church Network
All Saints Church, Ryde, renovation starts – a new chapter begins
All Saints Church, Ryde, is excited to announce the start of the renovation works to the main church building. The works will begin on 10th July and are due to conclude in early November 2025. This exciting project marks the start of a new chapter in our long history, enabling us to better serve the Ryde community for generations to come.
The much-anticipated improvements include the installation of a new heating system, a sound system, new seating using the original pews (which will now be movable) and chairs — all carefully designed to sit beautifully alongside the church’s fantastic historic features.
The project reflects a deep commitment to preserving the rich heritage of All Saints while making the space more welcoming, accessible, and fit for purpose. The addition of a new café area at the rear will help foster connections for all generations both on Sundays and mid-week opportunities throughout the week.
The project has been shaped through careful consultation and collaboration, including detailed on-site consultation and negotiation with the Victorian Society, resulting in a renovation plan that respects the church’s unique character by retaining details such as the central cross of Victorian tiles and sixty of the original pews, while embracing thoughtful updates like the addition of a café area and more efficient heating to suit modern use.
“We’re thrilled to see this vision coming to life,” said the Team Rector, the Rev Heath Monaghan. “This work will prepare us for the next stage of our mission to Ryde, equipping us to offer a warm welcome to the whole community in a space that honours both tradition and transformation.”
Importantly, the life of the church will continue uninterrupted:
Our 9.30 am Traditional Service on Sunday will move temporarily into the church hall at the rear of the building, and we would love to see you there.
All Saints 11.00 am Contemporary Sunday Service and Kids’ Church will temporarily move to the hall but may move again to another nearby venue in Ryde as it is outgrowing the space.
All other community groups and activities that use the hall will continue as normal.
Updates on the project will be posted on our website
Mountbatten Isle of Wight is urging Islanders to write or email and sign the petition in support of their local hospice, as it faces NHS funding cuts of £1.4 million in 2026/7.
Meanwhile from this autumn £600,000 is to be withdrawn from Mountbatten Isle of Wight by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB), which makes decisions about the level of NHS funding awarded to services across the two counties, without any consultation with Mountbatten or the local community.
For a decade, the ICB has provided around one third of the £10.5 million per year that Mountbatten Isle of Wight needs to deliver its 24/7 expert services, in homes across the Island, in St Mary’s Hospital, in its hospice, at the John Cheverton Centre community space and to lymphoedema patients. Two thirds of the charity’s funding comes from our Island's incredibly supportive community – including through donations grants, gifts in Wills, fundraising events and our dedicated charity shops.
Without the NHS’s vital contribution, cuts to services and jobs losses are likely at Mountbatten Isle of Wight, which will be devasting for the Island community.
Sign the petition, that over 6,300 people have signed in less than a week,
Please note: Signing the petition is free and you do not have to donate to Change.org. Donating through Change.org does not benefit Mountbatten Isle of Wight. If the petition prompts you to share or sign, please copy the link and share it with yourself or a friend.
Details of who to write to, in order to challenge the decision, to cut NHS funding and share your story about Mountbatten Isle of Wight can be found here:
Thank God for straight forward people, in character and purpose. John is such that person. Over the years I have known him, he has stuck to the task God has given him, worked through the discouragements, seen difficulties as opportunities for grace, and kept the gospel of God's love at the forefront of his ministry. His genuine pro active friendship and support has meant a great deal to myself and others. His story will warm and stir your heart.
Former leader of Coventry Christian Fellowship and co-ordinator of the Coventry City Vision Leadership Network.
Copies are available by emailing proclaim88@ outlook.com. There is no charge, but donations greatly accepted.
"Revive Newport is nearly 20 years old and is now a Christian charity that represents the Church in Newport to the young people of the town, who have nowhere else to go. We are committed to helping young people living in Newport through life's challenges. We see each person as created by God with unique worth and loved by Him. We want to help enable them to become the best that they can be.
This is done through our twice weekly youth club - Newport Youth Café (NYC), which is attended annually by more than 200 different young people. Our aim is that NYC is a place that they can come to and just be themselves, play pool, do creative activities, and play video games and other activities, but can also do homework and chat about the problems they may be facing. The café supports young people through their time at Secondary School from ages 13 - 17. Our goals are to reduce Anti-social behaviour, tackle loneliness and isolation, improve mental health and improve education standards.
Our youth work team also go out and around Newport Town Centre, 2 - 3 times a week and engage with the young people we meet. We are annually talking to over 1000 young people, checking they are ok, offering support and sometimes defusing situations if things are getting out of hand.
We are currently looking to increase our Volunteer staff, which would enable more engagement with the young people. There are different ways in which you can volunteer. It could be by helping with the tuck shop, manning the door, playing pool or a board game, or by sitting and doing some arts and crafts. If you feel this could be you, then please do get in touch by emailingadmin@revivenewport.org.
If volunteering isn’t for you we would also really value your support by praying for our work and also helping financially which you can do by visiting our websiteat and click on donate. We look forward to hearing from you!"
Community Chaplaincy & Youth & Families Chaplaincy
The Westbrook Academy is excited to be launching two new courses in September 2025 alongside our current offering:
Youth & Families Chaplaincy: Starting Tuesday16th September - 12-2pm and 7-9pm
Community Chaplaincy: Starting Thursday 18th September - 12-2pm and 7-9pm
A fresh calling? A new direction? Seeking to become an Accredited Chaplain?
Written and delivered by our chaplaincy experts, Westbrook Academy is excited to launch two brand new courses this September. Whether you're exploring a new ministry direction or pursuing a career in chaplaincy, our 30-week online courses offer flexible, in-depth training in one of two specialisms: Youth & Families Chaplaincy or Community Chaplaincy.
Registrations are now open for September 2025. Start your chaplaincy journey with us today
👉 Web Site Source: Julie Van Der Helstraete jvdh@urbansaints.org
We’re looking for a passionate, Spirit-filled Worship Leader to help us take things to the next level at our growing contemporary service on the Isle of Wight. It’s a paid role with housing available, and a rare opportunity to build and shape something fresh as part of the HTB Network.
🗓️ Start: August 2025
🎥 Apply with a short intro video + worship clip
📍 All Saints Ryde, Isle of Wight
💻 More info & how to apply: at our Web Site
In the grounds of La Charpenterie, parts of which date back to the 15th Century. Great for all year round breaks; each with Wood Burning Stoves. Pet friendly
Nail cutting, removal of hard skin/corns, Diabetic care, cracked heels, general foot care advice.
Home appointments £32
PLEASE CALL LEANNE - 07552628465
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Accredited Counselling Training
on the Isle of Wight
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
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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.
