Parish News for United Benefice

We are all unique and created by a loving God who wants to hear our prayers.   Would you like to meet for Morning Prayer on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays each month at 10:00am at Holy Trinity in it's Community Room?   Prayers are the most valuable offering that we can give for our communities and the world.   Just turn up and you will be welcomed - you are special and important to God and He's waiting to hear from you.

 

 

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JOIN THE TEAM

Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge CE School

is seeking a Foundation Governor

Could you volunteer to join the Governing Board?

Can you spare 8-10 hours per month to attend 6 full Governor meetings each year?

Foundation Governors operate at a strategic level, ensuring the Christian vision and character of the school.

 

Contact Revd Ernest Okeke on 01952 432482

Mobile: 07309 899928

E-mail: ifyernestok@yahoo.com

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        Coffee and chat

is running twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the Coalbrookdale Community Hall

10:00am - 12:00am (children are free)

For just £3.00 you can have a coffee or tea and cake - as well as plenty of chat. You can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. 

Joining in with any activities is optional.

 EVERYONE IS WELCOME

 

 

For more information, please look at our Facebook page or contact us on coffeeandchatcoalbrookdale@gmail.com

 

 

                                                   Coalbrookdale's Community Rooms are available for bookings

                                                          Email: ciccabookings@gmail.com

                                    See www.cicca.org.uk for details of facilities, payment rates etc.

St. Luke is a19th century church overlooking the Ironbridge, situated on a steep hill accessible by 109 steps from The Square or up the narrow road.   Steeped in the history of the Gorge, it has many unique features, such as Jackfield Maws tiles and particularly with regard to the position of the tower.  This church will not be opened on a daily basis, other than Sunday Services, through the winter months but will start again in the spring.

The Christmas Tree Walk is on Saturday 28th November 4:00 - 8:00pm

On Sunday 8th November a Service of Remembrance will be at l0:50am so that silence can be observed at 11 o'clock.  Following this service, clergy, congregation and dignitaries will proceed down to the war memorial where a short Act of Worship is held and the wreaths re-laid.

On Armistice Day, November 11th, Reverend Ernest will lead the Royal British Legion Act of Remembrance at the war memorial in Ironbridge at 11 o'clock.

 

Holy Trinity continues to host concerts in church - these events are posted on the 'What's New?' heading at the top of this page. 

 

Known as the 'Jewel of the Dale' and endowed in 1851 by Abraham Darby IV.  The chancel ceiling is superbly decorated and one of the stained glass windows is a rare 16th century Flemish depiction of the Last Supper.  A plaque of Captain Webb can be seen above the main door on the inside.

 

 

 

 

St. Lawrence's Church in Little Wenlock is loaded with history, read more by clicking on 'Our Churches' at the top of this page and then click on 'St. Lawrence's Church' in the white box to learn more.

 

For more information on any other church events please click on the heading 'Our Churches' then click on the church you are interested in, or simply click on the Sitemap below and take your pick and enjoy browsing.   Thank you.

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