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 30 March: Mothering Sunday - 9.30am Family Worship, St Chad’s Prees; 11.00am Holy Communion, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston; 11.00am Family Worship, St Mary’s Whixall

Sunday 6 April -11.00am Holy Communion, St Chad’s Prees

Wednesday 9 April - 10.45am Lay-led Morning Prayer, St Mary’s Whixall; 2.30pm Higher Heath Easter Service, Higher Heath Village Hall

Sunday 13 April, Palm Sunday - 11.00am Holy Communion, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston

Tuesday 15 April - 11.00am and 2.00pm Elmhurst Care Home

Friday 18 April, Good Friday - 10.00am Morning Service for Good Friday, St Chad’s Prees

Sunday 20 April, Easter Day - 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston; 9.30am Family Communion, St Mary’s Whixall; 11.00am Holy Communion, St Chad’s Prees

Wednesday 23 April - 10.45 Holy Communion, St Mary’s Whixall

Sunday 27 April - 11.00am Holy Communion, St Mary’s Whixall

If you wish to book a wedding or baptism, 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.