Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe

The Parish of Newport and Carisbrooke sits at the centre, the heart, of the Isle of Wight and includes the county town of Newport. There are three parish churches - St Mary's Carisbrooke, St John's Newport and Newport Minster. The parish of St Olave's Gatcombe is part of the wider benefice.


What's on

Alpha at Newport Minster - Morning Session

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Newport Minster
Address
St Thomas' Square, High Street Newport, PO30 1SG, United Kingdom

Join us on Wednesday 24th September for the launch of our new Alpha courses: Morning Alpha: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore life, faith, and meaning. Each week we look at a different question about the Christian faith, watch a short video, and share an open conversation in a relaxed setting.

It is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy coffee (and pastries in the morning or puddings in the evening), and ask the big questions of life.

Free and open to all.

Contact Abbie Lynch [email protected] for more information

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Alpha at Newport Minster - Evening Session

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Newport Minster
Address
St Thomas' Square, High Street Newport, PO30 1SG, United Kingdom

Join us on Wednesday 24th September for the launch of our new Alpha courses: Evening Alpha: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore life, faith, and meaning. Each week we look at a different question about the Christian faith, watch a short video, and share an open conversation in a relaxed setting.

It is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy coffee (and pastries in the morning or puddings in the evening), and ask the big questions of life.

Free and open to all.

Contact Abbie Lynch [email protected] for more information

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Jazz Eucharist

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Newport Minster
Address
St Thomas' Square, High Street Newport, PO30 1SG, United Kingdom

A Jazz Eucharist in Newport Minster which will be a joint service for all the churches in the Benefice.
Please note there will be no service at any of the other churches in the Benefice of Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe.

Our churches

Safeguarding

"Our Parish 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’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 Peter Whitlock ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor ([email protected]). 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."

Helplines NSPCC for adults concerned about a child – 0808 800 5000
Childline for children and young people – 0800 1111
Action on Elder Abuse helpline – 0808 808 8141 24-hour
National Domestic Violence helpline – 0808 2000 247
NAPAC offers support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse – 08088010331
Stop It Now helps prevent child sexual abuse – 0808 1000 900
Cruse bereavement helpline – 0808 808 1677
Family Lives provides support and advice on family issues – 0808 800 222
MACSAS for people who have been abused by church officers – 0808 801 0340
Samaritans for people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to – 116 123 Sources
of support for victims and families of abuse
The Survivors Trust – http://thesurvivorstrust.org
Safeline – www.safeline.org.uk/what-can-friends-and-family-members-do-tosupport-
survivors-of-sexual-abuse
SupportLine – www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual-assault.php Victim Support –
www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/ childhood-abuse
Modern slavery helpline - 08000 121 700, www.modernslaveryhelpline.org