St Mary'S, Leebotwood - Steeplewood Fold, SY6 6NE
Originally a hermitage owned by Haughmond Abbey the stone church was built in circa 1200A.D.
A medieval wall painting of the Nativity discovered in 1976 and the Welsh dragon carvings on the Western roof truss are of particular note. Memorials to the Corbett family are in the East end of the church. The churchyard is managed to conserve wildflowers and other wildlife.
The church is part of the Steeplewood Fold group of churches comprises six parishes – Stapleton, Dorrington, Longnor, Leebotwood, Smethcote and Woolstaston. The parishes have an approximate civil population of approximately 2000 and most lie to the west of the A49 trunk road between Shrewsbury and Church Stretton: approximately 5 miles distant from each.
The parishes of the Steeplewood Fold are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. The Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
https://www.hereford.anglican.org/safeguarding/
Sunday
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Informal Morning Worship
Friendly, socially distanced Morning Worship, in the churchyard, please being a chair!
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Group Service All Age Holy Communion
Held at one of the six churches
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Holy Communion
A friendly service of Holy Communion from Common Worship. Service venue alternates monthly - held at Leebotwood and Longnor Churches.
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Steeplewood Fold Zoom Worship
Rev. Laura worshipping informally, on Zoom, streamed from the Rectory.
Please feel free to join in and recordings will be available on Youtube.Zoom access: Meeting ID - 763 744 6614
(No password needed)
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All Age Worship
Informal and friendly service, suitable for all ages. Venue alternates each month - held at Leebotwood and Longnor Churches.
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Evensong
Traditional said service from the Book of Common Prayer, with hymns.
Monday
Tuesday
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Messy Church at Leebotwood Village Hall
Come and explore faith in this friendly gathering, suitable for all ages. Activities, food, fun and friendship.
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Advent Thoughts
As the autumn nights draw in, and the days grow colder we are on the ‘familiar road’ to Christmas, and although most of life right now is odd and unnerving there are still some things to which we can hold on to, familiar things that mark our way.
And so, as we approach Christmas, Rev. Laura invites you to join her, via the wonder of Zoom, to explore ‘the greatest story ever told’.
She'll lead 4 evening online get-togethers throughout Advent to wander the familiar road, see details below.
Advent Thoughts – Tuesdays
1st December – the family tree
8th December – the baby shower
15th December – arriving
22nd December – the aftermathMeeting at 7.30pm, Tuesday each week through December.
Zoom meeting ID: 763 744 6614 (no passcode needed).
Wednesday
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Filling Station on Zoom
A chance to be blessed by worshipping together and hearing the Word of our loving God for our everyday lives.
We meet on Zoom - Meeting ID: 763 744 6614.
If you're brand new to our Filling Station please do let Rev. Laura know you'd like to join in - she'll know then to admit you in from the Zoom 'Waiting Room'.A reminder and further details of how to join by Zoom online or phone call will be sent out a few days before. If you would like to be added to the mailing list please contact Rev. Laura - revlaura72@icloud.com.
You can get Zoom here: https://zoom.us
with instructions how to use it.
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Wednesdays Tea @ 10
So many of us are missing a get together over a cuppa.... so each Wednesday join Rev. Laura for Tea @ 10 on Zoom.
Grap a cuppa, and maybe a biscuit or two.... and join me online for a natter and see some friendly faces - every Wednesday beginning after the school half-term holiday....
Get zoom at www.zoom.us
and then 'join a meeting' with Meeting ID - 763 744 6614 (no password needed).To dial in use one of the phone numbers below, and enter Meeting ID - 763 744 6614, then # when prompted.
0203 901 7895
0131 460 1196
0203 051 2874
0203 481 5237
0203 481 5240
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Filling Station at Leebotwood Village Hall
A friendly worship gathering, with worship band and guest speakers.
7pm - Refreshments
7.30pm - Sung Worship begins
8pm - Guest speakerCome for all, or the bits that particularly interest you.... all welcome!