We welcome Andrew as a Street Pastor

It was a delight to welcome Andrew into the family of Shrewsbury Street Pastors last Sunday at St Edward’s Church in Dorrington. The church is part of the Steeplewood Fold group of churches comprises six parishes – Stapleton, Dorrington, Longnor, Leebotwood, Smethcote...

Christmas 2023 is coming!

We would love you to join us with our Christmas celebrations this year. The followings events are coming up very soon: Wednesday 22nd November – Shrewsbury’s Christmas Lights Switch On returns! Join us in The Square as Shrewsbury Council flip the switch...

Recruiting Now

We are recruiting now! Street Pastors are volunteers recruited from local Christian churches that we feel confident can fulfil the commitment to training and regular patrols ( approximately one night per month). We always welcome people, as a first step, to come out...

Open garden – Fund raising

Come an join us on Sunday 5th September 2021. Open Garden – 9 Hexham Way, Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury, SY2 6QX. Gardens open courtesy of Mrs Rosemary Lewis. 2.00pm to  5.00pm Entry Donations.  Refreshment’s available. Plant & Produce.  Garden Books For...

Relaunch of Good Samaritan Appeal

The work of Shrewsbury Street Pastors is based on the Parable of the Good Samaritan, we care, listen and help on the streets of Shrewsbury. Parable of the Good Samaritan In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus uses the example of the Jew and the Samaritan, who...

Shrewsbury is awarded Purple Flag

Shrewsbury Street Pastors are very proud of their Purple Flag status for the town’s evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag is similar to the Blue Flag for beaches, it’s a national award recognising excellence in the management of town and city centres after hours...

New collection boxes unveiled on the streets of Shrewsbury

Four metal collection boxes are now in place in Shrewsbury town centre – to encourage people to donate money directly to local homelessness charities, rather than giving it to someone begging in the town’s streets. Located at Frankwell Footbridge, Pride Hill (outside...