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We welcome you to our church website and hope you find your visit both interesting and enjoyable.
Chetwynd is a rural parish in Shropshire, that shares a united benefice with the parishes of Forton and Newport with Longford; all are within the Deanery of Edgmond and Shifnal, in the Diocese of Lichfield. The ecclesiastical parish of Chetwynd is geographically divided into four portions; the eastern parish border follows the Staffordshire county boundary, the southern extends into the town of Newport with northern and western limits in detached enclaves close to Howle and Childs Ercall.
Chetwynd is an ancient parish that has record of a priest in the Domesday Book, though we are only able to confirm the names of Rectors from 1272. There have been a succession of church buildings in the locality, with the present church of St Michael and All Angels being consecrated in 1867.
 This beautiful grade II listed building is an example of the Victorian Gothic style by Benjamin Ferry; it is built in local red sandstone with a square tower surmounted with a spire extending to 123 ft. The church boasts rich carving to the chancel screen, altar, pulpit and lectern; the stone capitals on the marble columns along the south aisle display similar fine workmanship. The eastern stained glass window depicts our Lord enthroned, surrounded by a host of angels and archangels led by St Michael; below this is an inspiring majolica tiled reredos depicting symbols of Christ's Passion. Some of these features can be picked out on the pictures below, though a visit is needed to fully appreciate them.
Ours is a friendly congregation that invites you to join us at any of the services listed below. If you would like to see the church at any other time then please contact our churchwardens, who will be pleased to arrange a visit.
* History of Chetwynd Church
If you would like to read more about
the history of our church then please click here.
* New - The Chetwynd Memorials
We now have a section on the Chetwynd memorials. This includes a plan and list of the graveyard and also pictures of the WW1 memorial cross and
other memorials in the church. If you wish to see this section then please click here.
Rector - Rev. Steve Mitchell
Warden - Mr Robert Watson Jones Tel: 01952 608227
Warden - Mrs Olive Painter Tel: 01952 282057
May 2008
4th May |
11.00 am |
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Matins |
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| 11th May | 8.45 am | |
Holy Communion |
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| 18th May | 11.00 am | |
Matins |
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| 25th May | 8.45 am | |
Holy Communion |
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The two maps which you can link to open up in separate windows. Both show the position of Chetwynd. It lies about two miles north of the Town of Newport, just off the A41 (Wolverhampton/Chester road). It is a rural parish and a number of the congregation come from villages several miles away. It is within easy reach of Telford, Stafford, Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton. Map 1: Scale=1:200,000 showing the whole area.
Map 2: Scale=1:25,000 showing the area around Chetwynd.
Concert given by The Beaumaris Singers Saturday, 10th May.
This is to celebrate that the church organ is 100 years old. Tickets, price £8 to include a glass of wine, are available from Robert Watson Jones, Olive Painter or the Music Shop in Newport.
Chetwynd Fair Saturday, 26th July and Sunday 27th July: 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
Joanna and Robin Spencer are to hold a fair at their lavender farm, Shropshire Lavender, Wellbank Farm, Pickstock. There are to be various craft stalls including basket weaving, hand-made jewellery, etc. with 10% of takings being donated to Chetwynd church. Home-made teas will be served. Joanna is looking for more stalls exhibiting rural crafts, especially unusual ones, eg spinning, weaving, thatching, etc. If you are able to help, please phone Joanna.
Recent Events & General Information:
Easter
The communion service at Easter was well supported. Our thanks go to all who helped to decorate the church.
Annual Meeting
Olive Painter and Robert Watson Jones were re-elected churchwardens and thanked for all the hard work they do for Chetwynd church. The following people were elected officers of the PCC:
Vice Chairman.....Derek Tremayne
Treasurer.....Olive Painter
Secretary.....Meg Jones
Gift Aid Officer.....Robert Watson Jones
Electoral Roll Officer.....Gill Bradburn
We hope you have enjoyed this visit to find out a little about our church. If you would like to know more or have any queries then please contact:
Andy Parkes: Email: andy.parkes@virgin.netIf you have any queries about the design of the website then please contact the webmaster:
Wilf Beeson: Email: lichfield.beeson@btinternet.com
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