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. He is holding meet and greet sessions in all three churches - St Mary’s Whixall on Saturday 28th February; St Chad’s Prees on Saturday 7th March; St Mary the Virgin Edstaston on 14th March. Introduce yourself: come and chat about hopes for the future: questions and thoughts…
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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 22 March 11.00am Holy Communion St Mary’s Whixall
Sunday 29 March: Palm Sunday
11.00am Holy Communion St Chad’s, Prees
6.30pm Service for Palm Sunday St Mary the Virgin, Edstaston
Thursday 2 April: Maundy Thursday 7.00pm The Last Supper St Mary the Virgin, Edstaston
Friday 3 April: Good Friday
10.30am Stations of the Cross for the whole family St Chad’s, Prees.
2.00pm Service of Reflection for Good Friday, St Mary the Virgin, Edstaston
Saturday 4 April: Easter Eve Vigil 7.30pm St Mary’s, Whixall.
Sunday 5 April: Easter Day
9.30 am Easter Eucharist St Mary's, Whixall
11.00 am Easter Eucharist for all the Family St Chad’s, Prees
Sunday 12 April: 11.00am Holy Communion St Mary the Virgin, Edstaston
Sunday 19 April: 11.00am Family service St Chad’s, Prees
Sunday 26 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: 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
