Christmas Eve

for 20 days, 18 hours
St Oswald's, Malpas
St Oswald's, Malpas, Malpas, SY14 8PW, United Kingdom
As the busyness of Christmas preparations fade, we gather to remember and reflect on the birth of Christ. Sometimes called Midnight Mass, this peaceful service holds a special place in the hearts of many. As the clock strikes midnight, we celebrate the first Holy Communion of Christmas together and welcome the joy, peace and light that the risen Jesus Christ brings into the world.

This is a benefice wide service and all are welcome

"And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.'" (Luke 2:10)

St John

St John’s Church, Threapwood, is located in the village of Threapwood, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the deanery of Malpas. Its benefice is combined with that of St Oswald, Malpas. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building. The authors of the Buildings of England series state that it is entirely Georgian in style.  The church was built in 1815 as an extra-parochial chapel. The parish of St John’s was established in 1817.

Architecture

St John’s is a rectangular church in Georgian style. It is constructed in brick, and has a slate roof. At the west end is an open octagonal cupola. There are pedimented doorways at the west end and in the middle of the south side.

Inside the church are galleries on three sides, with the north and south galleries curving round to the west gallery. They are carried on iron columns with an iron parapet. The two chandeliers are in brass and are dated 1817. The altar rails are in iron, and are on three sides of the altar. On the two sides of the altar are box pews with brass name plates for the patrons, the Broughton and Kenyon families. The panelled timber reredos is in three parts, bearing the Lord’s Prayer and the creed to the left and the right and an extract from Exodus in a divided central panel.

External features

The gatepiers, gates, wall, piers and railings to the church are listed at Grade II. The churchyard contains the war grave of a South Wales Borderers soldier of World War I.

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Christmas Eve

for 20 days, 18 hours
St Oswald's, Malpas
St Oswald's, Malpas, Malpas, SY14 8PW, United Kingdom

As the busyness of Christmas preparations fade, we gather to remember and reflect on the birth of Christ. Sometimes called Midnight Mass, this peaceful service holds a special place in the hearts of many. As the clock strikes midnight, we celebrate the first Holy Communion of Christmas together and welcome the joy, peace and light that the risen Jesus Christ brings into the world.

This is a benefice wide service and all are welcome

"And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.'" (Luke 2:10)

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Malpas: St Oswald is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Chester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."