Longnor Benefice churches

01/06/2026

Two more events for your diaries

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

Longnor gardeners are once again getting their gardens ready for you to visit and this year there are some new ones to enjoy. We have invited the Hollinsclough Silver band to entertain you from 12 until 2pm and a troupe of Morris men will perform from 3pm. At St Bartholomew’s school there will be special events for children and a bouncy castle all adjacent to the best playground for miles.
Start from St Bartholomew’s church where tickets (£5 per person, under 16’s FREE) and location maps will be available. Refreshments, to include a slice of home-made cake, will be available at the church whilst the gardens are open. Burgers and hot dogs will be on sale at the school. There will also be a raffle, tombola and plants for sale.
All proceeds will be split between Flash and Longnor First responders and St Bartholomew’s church.

29/05/2026

This Sunday, 31st May, there is no service in the Benefice. Archdeacon Megan Smith will lead Holy communion in Butterton.

10/05/2026

Thursday 14th May is Ascension Day. There is a Deanery Ascension Service at Newtown Church, lead by Karen Kidd

03/05/2026

Rota for May

19/04/2026

What a wonderful day we had at Wild Church Reapsmoor. The sun shone, the children ( and adults!) enjoyed the Farm visit and we made swords, shields and flags, sang and worshipped. Thank you to Bernard's Farm for their hospitality and allowing us to see the animals up close. We are already looking forward to the next event!

17/04/2026

Wild Church is this Sunday!! The weather looks like being good. There are lots of new animals lambs, calves, chicks and piglets. We will have a fun day with activities, crafts and worship. All welcome. It would be great if you could let us know you are coming but please feel free to turn up at 11am on Sunday if you need to wait until the day to decide. We would love to see you all x

10/04/2026

It's tomorrow folks, the cakes are being baked, the raffle organised and the crafts are ready to go. Come along for the best tea coffee and cake and meet your neighbours!!

07/04/2026

Wild Church with Bernard's Farm is happening very soon! Come and enjoy Crafts-Farm Visit-worship- Baby Animals as we celebrate St George's Day. The day is free but please book your place by using the contact details on the poster. It's going to be a lot of fun