We are a traditional, middle-of-the-road parish with 2 churches within the parish (St Luke's, Hodnet and The Chapel of the Epiphany in Peplow). We have had an  influx of families move into the area and would welcome them to all our services.  We are really keen to connect with young children and families and to grow the church choir.

Art and Crafts Group

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Hodnet St.Luke
Address
Church Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

The Rector loves to paint, others love to knit and crochet. This little group meets in Church every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm (or until you have had enough!) Tea, coffee and chat all provided.

Deanery Synod

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Mary's Church, Market Drayton
Address
, TF9 1AQ, United Kingdom

We will have a speaker from Rural Missions at our next Deanery Synod meeting on Wednesday 19th November. This will be an open meeting, to which all are welcome. We will hear how our rural churches can build on their deep community relationships and rich history of faith to reach our villages with the message of the Gospel, in ways that are relevant to their context and situation.

Gems and Pebbles

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 26 Dec 2025, 2 Jan 2026
Venue
Cheswardine St Swithun's
Address
High Street, Cheswardine Cheswardine Market Drayton, TF9 2RS, United Kingdom

TERM TIME ONLY toddler and baby group, Activity, story, snack, dancing and singing. Enjoying time together. No need to book.

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Benefice Advent Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Hales St Mary's
Address
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

We invite all our Benefice to join together in one church for an Advent Carol service with Arch Deacon, Nick Watson. We will be starting Advent at this service

Pre-Section 11 Meeting For ALL PCC Members

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
Address
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

The meeting is led by the Archdeacon and involves the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and other church officials, such as the rural dean. Its purpose is to outline the process for appointing a new incumbent, discuss the PCC's role, and address immediate concerns.

Morning Prayer 1st Sunday of month

Occurring
Every First Sunday at for 50 mins
Venue
Hodnet St.Luke
Address
Church Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

All age groups welcome with tea, coffee and chat after.

Holy Communion 2nd Sunday of the month

Occurring
Every Second Sunday at for 50 mins
Venue
Hodnet St.Luke
Address
Church Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

All age groups welcome.

Carols under the tree

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Hodnet St.Luke
Address
Church Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

Carols around the tree in Hodnet. A chance for all the family to come together

A Festival of Stars - Follow the Star

Occurring
Every day at for 11 hours
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
Address
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

Follow the stars around St Peter's church, Stoke on Tern. Our church will be adorned with decorations from all groups, businesses and churches in our benefice for a fabulously festive sight.

Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Hodnet St.Luke
Address
Church Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

Carol Service

Crib Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Hodnet St.Luke
Address
Church Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

A warm and welcoming Crib Service to follow the journey made by Mary & Joseph

Benefice Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Peplow The Epiphany
Address
near Peplow Hall, Peplow, Market Drayton Peplow Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

Holy Communion

Meeting For all Church Wardens

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Cheswardine St Swithun's
Address
High Street, Cheswardine Cheswardine Market Drayton, TF9 2RS, United Kingdom

Church Wardens Meeting

Epiphany Retreat Day

Occurring
for 6 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Wistaston Hall
Address
Oblate Retreat Centre, Wistaston Hall 89 Broughton Lane Crewe CW2 8JS, CW2 8JS, United Kingdom

January gives an opportunity to pray and reflect with a retreat day on waiting on Saturday 17th January. Please let a member of Clergy know if you'd like to attend or email [email protected]

Holy Communion 3rd Sunday of the month

Occurring
Every Third Sunday at for 50 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 21 Dec 2025
Venue
Hodnet St.Luke
Address
Church Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

All welcome to this choral service.

Safeguarding Team Meeting

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Linda P's House
Address
, United Kingdom

For all Safeguarding Team Members to attend

Morning Prayer 4th Sunday of month

Occurring
Every Fourth Sunday at for 50 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 23 Nov 2025, 28 Dec 2025
Venue
Hodnet St.Luke
Address
Church Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

All welcome to this regular service.

Pastoral Care Team Meeting

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
Address
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

A meeting for all Pastoral Care Team Members to attend

C0 & C1 Safeguarding Training Session

Occurring
for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
Address
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

This is compulsory training for all PCC Members, Pastoral Workers and Children's Workers. This is one of 2 sessions that will be hosted at St Peter's Church SOT and either can be attended. There is also the option to complete this training online, follow the link on the Diocese Website

Benefice Service

Occurring
Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 30 Nov 2025
Venue
Various
Address

On the 5th Sunday of the month we invite all our Benefice to join together in one church for a service usually with a Guest Speaker and Communion.