Benefice Service at Acton Scott on Sunday, 30th July at 11.30am.

for 2 hours
St Margaret's Church, Acton Scott
St Margaret's Church, Acton Scott, Henley Lane Acton Scott Church Stretton, SY6 6QQ, SY6 6QQ

The group service will be followed by a BYO picnic lunch at Acton Scott Village Hall. Hot drinks will be provided and there is ample parking at the Village Hall.

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Stokesay: St John the Baptist

The Church of Saint John the Baptist: founded in the 12th century, rebuilt in the 17th century.  Serving God and the community of Craven Arms into the 21st century.

Our church stands in a glorious setting amongst the hills of south Shropshire, adjacent to Stokesay Castle, one of the jewels of English Heritage's crown.  We aim to keep the church open for visitors to enjoy in line with the opening hours of the castle.

Sunday services of Holy Communion are held at the Pilgrim Centre in Dale Street, Craven Arms on First and Third Sundays of the month at 8.00am.  On the Second and Fourth Sundays, the service of Holy Communion with Hymns is held at Stokesay at 9.45am (during the winter months, these services are held at the Pilgrim Centre).  The Fifth Sunday is a joint Benefice service - see service poster in Notices section for details).

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Get in touch

Revd Clive Munday

Stokesay Vicarage, Clun Road, Craven Arms

SY7 9QW
Vicar
01588 672 876
What's on

Benefice Service at Acton Scott on Sunday, 30th July at 11.30am.

for 2 hours
St Margaret's Church, Acton Scott
St Margaret's Church, Acton Scott, Henley Lane Acton Scott Church Stretton, SY6 6QQ, SY6 6QQ

The group service will be followed by a BYO picnic lunch at Acton Scott Village Hall. Hot drinks will be provided and there is ample parking at the Village Hall.

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Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Our Parishes are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer (BSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our BSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the BSO (Contact details are on church notice boards) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on the link below. 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.

Hereford Diocesan Safeguarding Team