Ash Wednesday Evening Service 18th February 2026

for 1 hour
St Peter’s Church, Shrewsbury
St Peter’s Parish Church and Parish Hall Monkmoor Road Shrewsbury, SY2 5BE, United Kingdom

Using ashes made from palm leaves we mark the forehead to signify the affect of sin, but also to look forward to the gift of forgiveness. Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, a time of prayer and reflection before Easter.

St Peter’s Church, Shrewsbury

St Peter’s is a warm, welcoming and relaxed small parish church on Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury - SY25BE

Central, gently evangelical tradition. 

With a smile 😊

Sunday worship at 10am is accessible, and usually followed by refreshments.

Volunteers are to the fore in all its services, events and social outreach.

The church is open for prayer Monday to Saturday mornings at 8.30am and on Thursday evening at 7.00pm.

Safeguarding is a core principle.




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Rev Steph FAHIE, retired priest and Mrs Bernice FIRMIN, Churchwarden

St Peter’s Church
Monkmoor Road
Shrewsbury
SY25BE

SY25BE
Administrator
(01743) 232723

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Ash Wednesday Evening Service 18th February 2026

for 1 hour
St Peter’s Church, Shrewsbury
St Peter’s Parish Church and Parish Hall Monkmoor Road Shrewsbury, SY2 5BE, United Kingdom

Using ashes made from palm leaves we mark the forehead to signify the affect of sin, but also to look forward to the gift of forgiveness. Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, a time of prayer and reflection before Easter.

Safeguarding

Our parish of St Peter’s Shrewsbury is committed to Safeguarding children, young people and adults and has adopted the National and Diocesan Safeguarding Policies. 

Our Safeguarding Co-ordinator is Linda Hodkinson.

Our Diocese of Lichfield’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Safeguarding Co-ordinator.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team operate during office hours on 01543 306030 or out of office hours on 0303 003 1111 (option2). The out of office hours will take you to the organisation 'Thirty One Eight' who will register the call and assist.

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.