MAY LOOP 2026

The Easter Season continues…

It was wonderful to see so many folk around our church communities as we celebrated Easter- beginning with… wait for it… 22 people at Battlefield at 5am! What a joy. As we continue to journey with Jesus in hope, we will celebrate the Ascension at Battlefield too- 4pm, Thursday, 14^th May, followed by refreshments in the sunshine (we hope). Do join us.  As a reminder of last year, here is the Station of the Resurrection for the Ascension- at Montford (brilliantly depicted!).

Forest Church

We had a fab time at Forest Church at Preston Montford Field Studies Centre- we were small in number, but the advantage of that was that we all had a go at pond-dipping! Sue Dancey led us through the afternoon, and we all learnt so much. Our next Forest Church will be on The Isle Estate, 28^th June 2026, 3pm.

Loopy Sundays

Our new, informal Sunday afternoon worship is continuing into March! We are meeting at 3pm on the 10^th May at the Mission Church in Bomere Heath. Do join us for an afternoon of interactive Bible stories and activities, singing and snacking, suitable for all ages. This month will be all about things that go up, as our interactive story focuses on Jesus’ ascension to heaven. Join us for informal worship, prayer activities, and the ever present refreshments. Feel free to just turn up, but if you’d like to find out more in advance, do email Dave – rev.latcham@gmail.com.

Wednesday eve Small Group

Join us on 6^th and 20^th May at 7:30pm in the Mission Church, Bomere Heath. For more details contact Dave – rev.latcham@gmail.com.

            Steeleye Span Concert

Charles Bridgeman (Leaton) is promoting this concert on 9^th May as a means of raising money for a family window- if you’re interested in getting a ticket, please contact him directly- Cbridgeman@leatonforest.co.uk.

Of One Accord Concert- 5^th June 2026

A wonderful evening of uplifting music with Of One Accord, a mixed voice choir nestled in Shrewsbury. Tickets: £10 Including refreshments

To book your tickets, please contact Wendy/Clare – 01743 850237/01743 361906 or e-mail severn.loopparishes@gmail.com

Boardgames and Puzzles afternoon at Bomere Heath Mission Church
Join us for a fun afternoon during the May half term holidays to play Boardgames and Puzzles on Sat 30th May, 2-4:30pm, at the Mission Church in Bomere. This free event will have a selection of boardgames and puzzles for all ages and abilities, as well as refreshments. Do drop in, and for more information contact Dave on rev.latcham@gmail.com

Dave’s Priesting Service

You’re warmly invited to join us on Sunday 21st June at 10:30am at Bicton Church, followed by a bring-and-share lunch. Do save the date- we would love to have loads of folk there to support him!

Coach Trip to Coventry Cathedral

It’s been a few years, but we are delighted that the

Severn Loop Coach Trip is back!

16^th of July, including a tour around the ruins and new Cathedral,

cream tea then finishing with choral evensong!

Please save the date- more information coming soon!

Grief Encounters

We are beginning a new ministry- an informal friendship café for the recently bereaved. We are hoping to run one three times a year, at different locations. Hannah will be writing to the families of those whose funerals we looked after, to invite them along. We’re very much aware that also includes quite a few of you- if you are interested in finding out more, do contact Hannah. The first one will be at Shrawardine, 30^th June, 4pm.

Royal British Legion Service at Bicton- 7^th June, 6pm

As usual, we have our annual service at Bicton for the local branch of the Royal British Legion, featuring the Porthywaen Brass Band. Gather at 5.45pm (or just before) to see them march up from the club (they’ll also march back afterwards). All welcome.

Diary Dates

CAMEO Coffee Morning at Bicton Church- 14^th May, 10.30am-11.30am.

The Stepping Out Café in Bomere Heath- 27^th May, 2.30pm-4pm

Friends Coffee Morning in Shrawardine- 12^th May, 10.30am, in church

Filling Station– 19^th May, 7.15pm for 7.30pm, Knockin Assembly Rooms. Free refreshments.

REVS- 16^th May, 10am-noon, Leaton Church

Loop Explorers (4.30pm-5.30pm, Bicton Church, for primary school children)- 7^th May, 21^st May

Loop Life (7pm-8pm at the Rectory in Bicton, for youth)- 14^th May

For Your Prayers

• For our local farmers.
• For peace in Sudan, the Middle East and Ukraine.
• For our Government and armed forces, and for HM the King.
• For schools, including our new lunch club at Corbet School, exploring the questions of faith.
• For those in hospital, and for our NHS.
• For the recently bereaved- particularly the family and friends of Tim Empson and Arthur Roberts.
• For couples preparing for marriage.

Readings for May

SUNDAY SERVICES FOR MAY

HC- Holy Communion; MP- Morning Prayer

OTHER WAYS TO WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS- SUNDAY AT SIX 6 pm via Zoom – email Peter or Hannah to receive the link. DAILY HOPE – national phone line, see number above. LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL- www.lichfield-cathedral.org  10.30 am Eucharist