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, is now in post and can be emailed on [email protected] and called on 07905 122090. 

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We occasionally live stream 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 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 26 April: 11.00am Eucharist St Mary's, Whixall

Sunday 3 May: 11.00am Eucharist St Chad’s, Prees

Sunday 10 May - Rogation Sunday: 11.00am Eucharist St St Mary the Virgin, Edstaston

Wednesday 13 May: 2.30pm A service for the eve of the Ascension Higher Heath Village Hall

Thursday 14 May - Ascension Day: 7.00pm Deanery Service St Alkmund's Whitchurch

Sunday 17 May: 11.00am Family service St Chad’s, Prees

Sunday 24 May - The Feast of Pentecost: 11.00am Eucharist St Mary's, Whixall

Sunday 31 May: Trinity Sunday: 9.30 Said Communion, church details to follow

Sunday 31 May: Trinity Sunday: 11.00am Songs of Praise St Chad's Prees, followed by BBQ and optional outdoor Eucharist in the Vicarage garden, weather permitting (in Church if inclement!) 

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