Churches in the Longnor Benefice

Longnor Wakes – Well Dressing The theme of the dressing of the well this year was a tribute to the much missed Father John Baines,

Newtown Flower Service 2025 We had lovely weather and an amazing display of flowers for this year’s Flower Service at Newtown. Many thanks to all

Barbara’s Tribute to Fr John Words from a Sabath poem by Wendell BerryThere is a dayWhen the road neitherComes nor goesAnd the way is not

Fr John’s final Reflection This month we remember St Barnabas, whose real name was Joseph, a wealthy Levite from Cyprus. However, he was better known

Bishop Michael’s tribute to Fr John Bishop Michael gave this brief tribute about the Revd Preb John Baines RIP: “I was shocked and saddened to

Easter Sunrise Service at Newtown Our annual (fourth time now!) Easter Sunrise service at Newtown was again well attended. A lovely service led by Rev.

Candlemas Service at Newtown Many thanks to Sharon for a lovely Candlemas Service at St. Paul’s, Newtown on 2nd February.

For some, in the words of the song, “It’ll be a blue, blue Christmas without you…” because the season when everyone is trying to be

A date for your diary Christmas Concert with Hollinsclough Silver Band and Jonathan and friends. Tuesday 10th December  at 7-30pm inSt. Bartholomew’s, Longnor Admission £5

Rogation – 5th May Bishop Michael will be leading our Rogation Day Pilgrimage from Sheen (10am) to Longnor (12noon ish) Prayers at Sheen, prayers on