Welcome to St. Mary's Church
Welcome to our parish church website.
We hope that you will join with us both in worship and in the many activities that are organised within the church family.
This website aims to give you details of who we are, what we do and how you can join us.
'Living to Worship and Glorify God,
to Encourage and Support His Church,
and to Reach Out to His World'
Views from the Vicarage - June 2018
Dear Friends,
What a wonderful wedding it was for Prince Harry and Meghan Merkel, now Duke and Duchess of Sussex. We had a great day watching our TV screens and seeing the magnificent pageantry, which the British do so well, mixed with a very positive contribution from so many people from the ethnic community. The Head of the Episcopal Church of America (Anglican) Bishop Michael gave a dynamic sermon and the Dean of Windsor overseen by the Archbishop of Canterbury, conducted the service magnificently. Maybe more people wishing to marry might now choose a church wedding. Bells were rung at St Mary's on the Sunday afternoon which many have appreciated. The first full peal for about fifty years.
S. Mary's Church News June 2018
Cherish your Churchyard
Cherish you Churchyard week takes place from the 10th - 16th June, 2018. A series of events have been planned in and around the church. Tea and cakes will be served in Church each day.
The Mothers' Union Summer Outing
The Mothers' Union Summer Outing to Erbistock Church, Boat Inn and Gardens will take place on Monday 18th June. We will be leaving Cross Street at 11am, and returning back by 4pm. Contact Mrs Ann Harris for tickets, which cost £13.
Parish Lunch
The Annual Parish Lunch will be held on Saturday 24th June, 12.30pm for 1pm. This poular event will be held at Birch Hall, Ellesmere, courtesy of Mr & Mrs Andrew Gilman. Tickets priced at £12 are available from Ann Harris (Tel 622123).
Cherish your Churchyard Week
Cherish your Churchyard week takes place from the 10th - 16th June, 2018.
Churchyards are special places with many treasures from magnificent trees and tiny lichens to old headstones and ancient stonework
Join us for a special week to celebrate churchyards and burial grounds and to raise awareness of the treasures they contain.
Events include:
Sunday 10th June - The Historic Clocks and Sundial of Ellesmere Church - Talk by Christopher Jobson, 3pm
Wednesday 13th June - The Beautiful Burial Ground - Illustrated talk by Sue Cooper 2.30pm
Friday 15th June - a Brief Talk and Tour on the History of the Church - by Estelle Parker
Saturday 16th June - Churchyard Painting & Poetry Competition Ages to 11 & 11-16 & Adults.
Paintings and Poems in by 10th June 2pm.
Saturday Tower open 2pm
Tea & Cakes Served in Church each day
Fundraising and Social Events 2018
St. Mary's Church, Ellesmere
Fundraising and Social Events 2018
| Date | Event | Venue | Time | Cost |
| W/c 10th June | Cherish your Churchyard Various events associated with the churchyard |
S. Mary's | TBC | |
| Sunday 24th June | Parish Lunch By kind invitation of Mr & Mrs Andrew Gilman |
Birch Hall | 12.30 for 1pm | £12 |
| Friday 5th October | Harvest Supper | Town Hall | 7.30pm | £12 |
| Friday 2nd November | Shoppers Lunch (a joint event with North Shropshire Age UK) |
Town Hall | 12.30pm | £12 |
| Saturday 1st December | Christmas Coffee Morning and Grand Draw Please join us for Coffee, Mince Pies and Sherry. Gift stall, card stall, etc |
Town Hall | 10.30am-12.00pm | £2.50 |