There are two churches dedicated to St. Alchmund in Shropshire, namely Shrewsbury and Whitchurch. St. Alchmund’s Shrewsbury had been founded by Queen Aethelflaed of Mercia, daughter of King Alfred the Great, and further endowed by King Edgar. Before Domesday the church held 21 Burgesses and 12 Canons’ houses in Shrewsbury and a dozen manors one … Continue reading St. Alchmund – March 19th
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The Cockshutt Eagle
Another of the Treasures of our Benefice Traditionally, St John, the fourth evangelist has been represented by the symbol of a rising eagle, the King of Birds believed to be able to look directly at the sun. The Fourth Gospel begins with a scholarly prologue and “rises” to pierce the deep mysteries of God, the … Continue reading The Cockshutt Eagle
The Hour has Come
A Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Lent by Fr. Gareth Ingham. This week I have enjoyed visiting three local schools, talking to the children about the seasons of the Church. Firstly, we identified the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, recognising that each have a distinctive character based on the relationship between … Continue reading The Hour has Come