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 delighted to say that our new Vicar, Revd Mark Amey, will be in post from 17 February.

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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 18 January 11.00am: Week of Christian Unity: Family Worship: St Chad’s Church, Prees (10.45 for crafts and refreshments; service starts at 11.00)

Sunday 25 January 11.00am: Conversion of St Paul: Holy Communion St Mary’s, Whixall

Sunday 1 February 11.00am: Candlemas: Holy Communion: St Chad’s Church, Prees

Sunday 8 February 11.00am: Holy Communion: St Mary the Virgin Edstaston

Sunday 15 February 11.00am: Family Worship: St Chad’s Church, Prees (10.45 for crafts and refreshments; service starts at 11.00)

Tuesday 17 February 7pm: The Service of Institution of Revd Mark Amey as Vicar of the PEW Benefice: St Chad’s Church, Prees

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: B.Hodges: 01948 840644.

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: 01543 221105 or 01543 306147 during office hours or 030 3003 1111 opt2 for weekend and out of hours.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police Protecting Vulnerable People (West Mercia Police): 0300 333 3000

and your local authority Children or Adults Services: 0345 678 9021: out of hours: 0345 678 9040