Churches in the Longnor Benefice

Welcome

Nestling in the north of Staffordshire along its border with Derbyshire, the villages of the Longnor Benefice encompass the Peak District and the Moorlands, with rolling hills and acres of heather. We have three churches and two daughter-churches in the Longnor family, along with three Church of England Primary Schools.

Safeguarding

Churches in our benefice are committed to Safeguarding and have adopted the National and Diocesan Safeguarding Policies. Sheen Parish Safeguarding Ofiicer is Malcolm Hawton and can be contacted on 01298 402129. Other churches in our Benefice the Safeguarding Officer is Janet McNicol, who can be contacted on 01298 812053

Mission

We believe that the door to salvation is always open and so are the doors to our churches. We strive to show God’s love and concern for his creation at every opportunity. Through works of charity and opening our doors to listen and love, we feel that we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.