Holy Habits Lent Course/Sermons and Daily Reflections

Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Great Hanwood: St Thomas

These reflections will be drawn from the experience of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, who in response to the challenges of the age, and modelling Jesus, entered the wilderness...For us, the next forty days of Lent are a time to enter the wilderness of Christ, to push into prayer and deepen our spiritual formation.

Join us in the Rectory at 2.30pm-3.30pm on Thursday afternoons (19th February 2026 to 2nd April inclusive).

Also on ZOOM at 3.30pm -4.30pm on Tuesday afternoons (17th February through to 31st March inclusive, except for Tuesday 24th February).
Resources from Lectio 365

Contact Rev’d Graham Phillips [email protected] for a link

The ZOOM Meeting at 4.30pm for Thursday 26th February replaces Tuesday 24th February 2026 for that week.

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 parish of Great Hanwood is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. The Rector is Revd Graham Phillips on 01743 861003. The Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is Lisa Anderson on 07999 028076

See our Safeguarding Notice for more information.

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Plealey Lane
Longden
Shrewsbury

SY5 8ET
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Holy Habits Lent Course/Sermons and Daily Reflections

Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Great Hanwood: St Thomas

These reflections will be drawn from the experience of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, who in response to the challenges of the age, and modelling Jesus, entered the wilderness...For us, the next forty days of Lent are a time to enter the wilderness of Christ, to push into prayer and deepen our spiritual formation.

Join us in the Rectory at 2.30pm-3.30pm on Thursday afternoons (19th February 2026 to 2nd April inclusive).

Also on ZOOM at 3.30pm -4.30pm on Tuesday afternoons (17th February through to 31st March inclusive, except for Tuesday 24th February).
Resources from Lectio 365

Contact Rev’d Graham Phillips [email protected] for a link

The ZOOM Meeting at 4.30pm for Thursday 26th February replaces Tuesday 24th February 2026 for that week.

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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 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