Our benefice comprises three beautiful churches in Newcastle under Lyme:
St Laurence Anglican Church, Chapel Chorlton; Church of St Peter, Maer; St Mary & All Saints, Whitmore.
From June 2024, our incumbent is Revd. Peter Jones who can be contacted at the email link below.
View benefice homepageWelcome to St Mary and All Saints Church in Whitmore, Staffordshire.
Our church is a Grade II listed building with a history dating from the Conquest. The church was much restored at the turn of the 20th Century and has more recently been much repaired, with a new curtain wall, tower and Nave arcade. The church lies some 4 miles southwest of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire opposite The Mainwaring Arms on the north side of the junction of the A53 and Three Mile Lane. To find out more about the history, archaeology, and architecture of this Grade II\\* listed church, go to the Church of England’s online heritage database; the Church Heritage Record.
The church is associated with the parishes of Chapel/Hill Chorlton and Maer and there is a rotation of services between the churches. Currently, there is a Holy Communion service each Sunday at 11am, and a Holy Communion Service each Tuesday at 9.30am after which we visit the Whitmore Tearooms.
The parish of Whitmore: St Mary & All Saints 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(s), PSOs. 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.
Welcome to St Laurence Anglican Church in Chapel Chorlton, Staffordshire.
St Laurence is a Grade II listed village church just off the A51 at Stableford. It is part of the benefice of Chapel Chorlton, Maer and Whitmore. The church is generally open during daylight hours, but if you want to ensure that the church is open, then contact one of the Church Warden Sue Griffiths.
To find out more about the history, archaeology, and architecture of this Grade II listed church, go to the Church of England’s online heritage database; the Church Heritage Record.
The church is associated with the parishes of Whitmore and Maer and there is a rotation of services between the churches. Every other Sunday at 9.30am we have a Holy Communion service with hymns and songs of an hour long, with a children's corner. Around 16 -20 attending. On alternate Sundays there is a 9.30am Communion service at the sister church of Maer, a mile away. There are soft toys and colouring sheets in the children's corner, and refreshments are served after each 9.30am service.
The parish of Chapel Chorlton: St Laurence 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(s), PSOs. 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.
Welcome to the Church of St Peter in Maer, Staffordshire.
Maer church is a traditional country church in a very attractive setting opposite Maer Hall. It is generally open during daylight hours but if you want to be sure of access then contact one of the Church Wardens - Wendy Kinson or Dorothy Bennison.
The church is associated with the parishes of Chapel/Hill Chorlton and Whitmore and there is a rotation of services between the churches. Every other Sunday at 9.30am we have a Holy Communion service with hymns and songs of an hour long, with a children's corner. Around 20 - 25 attending. On alternate Sundays there is a 9.30am Communion service at the sister church of Chapel Chorlton, a mile away.
The parish of Maer: St Peter 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(s), PSOs. 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.