Great Hanwood Benefice

We are a friendly welcoming community of Christians comprising of four churches and three parishes to the south of Shrewsbury. We serve our local community. Our style of worship ranges from traditional through to charismatic with a trust and reliance on Jesus as our Lord and Saviour with the help of the Holy Spirit. 

Get in touch

Phone us: 01743861003

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What's on

Holy Communion Service

Thursday 06 August 2026, Thursday 20 August 2026 Thursday at for 1 hour
Longden: St Ruthen
Shrewsbury Road Longden Shrewsbury, SY5 8EY, United Kingdom

Thursday Morning Holy Communion Service at Longden.

Benefice Holy Communion Service at Longden.

for 1 hour
Longden: St Ruthen
Shrewsbury Road Longden Shrewsbury, SY5 8EY, United Kingdom

Join us for our Benefice Holy Communion Service.
All welcome!

Autumn Coffee Mornings 2026

Tuesday 15 September 2026, Tuesday 29 September 2026, Tuesday 13 October 2026, Tuesday 20 October 2026, Tuesday 03 November 2026, Tuesday 17 November 2026, Tuesday 01 December 2026, Tuesday 15 December 2026 Tuesday at for 2 hours
Great Hanwood: St Thomas
Main Road Hanwood Shrewsbury, SY5 8LJ, United Kingdom

Join us at Hanwood Church.
A warm drink, homemade cake, and chat.
Everyone welcome!

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Benefice Safeguarding Officer, Edwina Rowlands on 07523 519309 or the Rector The Revd Graham Phillips on 01743 861003/07757721244 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Lisa Anderson on 07999 028076. 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.

Please see below for useful contact numbers:

Shropshire County Council:
Child or Adult Concern – 0345 678 9021 (week day office hours)
Emergency Duty Team – 0345 678 9040 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Child line (help line for children): 0800 11 11

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

The National Care Line: Action on Elder Abuse: 0800 0699 784