Said Holy Communion every fortnight Longden Church

Thursday 27 February 2025, Wednesday 05 March 2025, Thursday 20 March 2025, Thursday 03 April 2025, Thursday 17 April 2025, Thursday 01 May 2025 Thursday and Wednesday at for 45 mins
Longden: St Ruthen
Longden: St Ruthen, Shrewsbury Road Longden Shrewsbury, SY5 8EY, United Kingdom

A peaceful break in the day.

Pulverbatch: St Edith

We warmly welcome you into our beautiful church of St Edith's in the village of Pulverbatch. We are committed to loving God and each other and in encouraging each other on our  journey of faith and thereby offer a variety of worship styles to meet different needs. Whoever you are, whatever your background you can be assured of a warm welcome.

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.

A local historian, Mrs Sue Morris has collated information on the burials in the churchyard. Do contact her on email [email protected] if you would like to have details of this.

The parish of St Edith 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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Get in touch

Revd Greg Smith

The Deanery
Main Road
Pontesbury
Shrewsbury

SY5 0PS
Rural Dean
rectorpontstip@gmail
What's on

Said Holy Communion every fortnight Longden Church

Thursday 27 February 2025, Wednesday 05 March 2025, Thursday 20 March 2025, Thursday 03 April 2025, Thursday 17 April 2025, Thursday 01 May 2025 Thursday and Wednesday at for 45 mins
Longden: St Ruthen
Longden: St Ruthen, Shrewsbury Road Longden Shrewsbury, SY5 8EY, United Kingdom

A peaceful break in the day.

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Our parish of Church Pulverbatch 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