St Mary's is part of the PEW group of churches in North Shropshire - working together with St Chad's Prees and St Mary the Virgin Edstaston. We are currently in Vacancy
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We are occasionally live streaming some of our services on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pewchurches), uploading them afterwards on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh4Q1jD0dFPNwMTJ86UtmA) but most services are now 'in-person'.
THE COMING WEEKS IN PEW:
All the following are joint services for the whole benefice and all are welcome!
Sunday 10 November – Remembrance Sunday services are at 10.45 at: St Chad’s Prees; St Mary the Virgin Edstaston; Welsh End Chapel, Whixall
Wednesday 13 November 10.45 Lay-led morning worship, St Mary’s Whixall
Sunday 17 November 11am Family Worship, with crafts and refreshments from 10.45, St Chad’s Prees
Sunday 24 November 4pm Christingle, St Mary’s Whixall
Wednesday 27 November 10.45 Holy Communion, St Mary’s Whixall
Sunday 1 December – Advent Sunday 11.00 am Holy Communion, St Chad’s Prees
Sunday 8 December 11.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston
Wednesday 11 December 10.45 am Lay-led morning worship, St Mary’s Whixall
Sunday 15 December 11.00 am Family Worship, with crafts and refreshments from 10.45, St Chad’s Prees; 4.00 pm Blue Christmas service, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston
Wednesday 18 December 2 for 2.30 pm Higher Heath Christmas Service, Higher Heath Village Hall
Friday 20 December 6.30 pm Carol Service, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston
Sunday 22 December 4.00 pm Carol Service, St Mary’s Whixall; 6.00 pm Carol Service, St Chad’s Prees
Christmas Eve 3.00pm Crib Service, St Chad’s Prees; 10.00pm Holy Communion, led by Bishop Sarah, St Mary’s Whixall
Christmas Day 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston; 10.00 am Holy Communion, St Chad’s Prees
There is no service in the Benefice on Sunday 29 December
Sunday 5 January 11.00 am Holy Communion, St Chad’s Prees
Wednesday 8 January 10.45 am Lay-led morning worship, St Mary’s Whixall
Sunday 12 January 11.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston
Sunday 19 January 11.00 am Family Worship, with crafts and refreshments from 10.45, St Chad’s Prees
Wednesday 22 January 10.45 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s Whixall
Sunday 26 January 11.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s Whixall
If you wish to book a wedding or baptisms, please email enquiries to [email protected] and we will get right back to you!
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St Mary’s church was built in 1867 and is Grade 2 Listed. The style is described as 'late Early English' and its architect was the famous Victorian architect, G.E. Street, who designed the Royal Courts of Justice. (However, it is likely that, as a tiny chapel in the wilds of North Shropshire, Whixall would not have been designed by the great man himself; it is more likely that he just approved the drawings of one of his subordinate architects!)
The congregation is friendly, enthusiastic and famous for the warmth of its welcome.
There is a large car park, a toilet and small kitchen facilities.
The parish of Whixall: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of Lichfield’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
