The historic and beautiful Church of St Chad's is largely 14th-century but is built on a Saxon site; it has an 18th-century tower and contains a notable window made up of fragments of medieval glass brought to Prees from the site of the Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403. The church is Grade 2* listed. St Chad'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 7 April 11am Holy Communion, St Chad’s Prees
Wednesday 10 April 10.45am Morning Worship, St Mary’s Whixall
Sunday 14 April 9.30am Morning Prayer Service, St Mary’s Whixall
11am Holy Communion, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston
Sunday 21 April 11am Morning Worship and APCM, St Chad’s Prees
6pm Evening Prayer and APCM, St Mary the Virgin Edstaston
Monday 22 April 6.30pm Evening Prayer and APCM, St Mary’s Whixall
Wednesday 24 April 10.45am Holy Communion, St Mary’s Whixall
Sunday 28 April 11am Holy Communion, St Mary’s Whixall
Annual Parochial Church Councils
Prees Sunday 21 April 11am
Edstaston Sunday 21 April 6pm
Whixall Monday 22 April 6.30pm
Vestry Hours (these take place at St Chad’s for all our churches)
Wednesday 10 April 6.30-7.30pm
Sunday 21 April 2-3pm
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The Church and churchyard, vicarage and school are nestled together by the War Memorial and garden on the edge of the village of Prees and form a picturesque area within the village.
The parish of St Chad's Church covers the villages of Prees, Higher Heath and Prees Green as well as some surrounding farms and cottages. There are 35 on the electoral roll.
There is an enthusiastic team of bell ringers, who ring most Sundays and for weddings, and worship is enriched by a wonderful organ, which is kept in good repair.
Services vary from week to week, in a regular pattern, offering opportunities for varied worshiping styles. In normal times services are followed by tea, coffee and biscuits, giving the congregation time to meet and get to know one another. These times have proved invaluable in achieving a sense of oneness in the congregation and an opportunity to welcome visitors in a relaxed way.
Social activities are organised throughout the year, not just to raise money but to allow the community to meet together and usually eat together!
Prees congregation members also offer a Self Support in Bereavement Group which meet monthly for outings and company, and St Chad’s Ladies also meet monthly for friendship and outings.
The PCC has a 100 Club to raise money for the upkeep of the churchyard and Church building, which is appreciated as an asset in the whole community. The response has been encouraging and assures us that people appreciate and support ‘their’ church, even though they may not be regular worshippers.
The parish of Prees: St Chad 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.