Meditation

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 9 Aug 2026
Longden: St Ruthen
Longden: St Ruthen, Shrewsbury Road Longden Shrewsbury, SY5 8EY, United Kingdom

A time to be still in God’s presence. A variety of Christian reflective meditations.

This service is once a month on 2nd Sunday alternating between Longden Church and St George’s Church, Pontesbury.

Great Hanwood: St Thomas

We are a friendly welcoming community with an emphasis on biblical teaching and Holy Spirit led ministry. We praise God for being with us, blessing us, supporting us and giving us peace and security in times of trial, and encouraging us with answers to prayer. We welcome all people irrespective of their traditions and backgrounds.

The Revds Graham and Emma Phillips retired on 18th July 2026 and the process has started to find a replacement. During the vacancy, the Rural Dean, The Revd Greg Smith will oversee the parish.

The parish of Great Hanwood is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Edwina Rowland on 07523 519309. The Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is Lisa Anderson on 07999 028076

See our Safeguarding Notice for more information.

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The Revd. Greg Smith

The Deanery
Main Road
Pontesbury
Shrewsbury

SY5 0PS
Rural Dean
07902 794653

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Meditation

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 9 Aug 2026
Longden: St Ruthen
Longden: St Ruthen, Shrewsbury Road Longden Shrewsbury, SY5 8EY, United Kingdom

A time to be still in God’s presence. A variety of Christian reflective meditations.

This service is once a month on 2nd Sunday alternating between Longden Church and St George’s Church, Pontesbury.

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Our parish of Great Hanwood 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 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