St Mary's Church, Sheriffhales, Shropshire TF11 8QY

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Welcome to our Church - A beautiful Grade II Listed village church in the heart of the Sheriffhales community. The earliest part of St.

Services on Sunday 10.00am Seekers After-school Club on Wednesdays fortnightly. Baptisms and Weddings contact Revd Chris Thorpe 01952 463694 Mary's church in Sheriffhales is a Norman (1066-1154) window that can be found in the nave. However, the majority of the nave dates to 1661 as the church was damaged during the Civil War (1642-1651). The west tower dates from 1721 and was built to replace an

earlier tower that collapsed in 1717. Sunday Services are all at 9.30am (unless stated otherwise)

1st Sunday of the month is a family service with children's activities

On the 4th Thursday of each month there is a communion service at 12noon, preceded by coffee at 11am

ALL WELCOME

12/06/2026

Notes from the Vicarage: Compassion is a quality that I have come to value more and more, it seems to be at the heart of the Christian faith. Jesus had compassion on the crowds who were like sheep without a shepherd, so much so that he wept for them. Compassion is much more than sympathy, it is having “a strong, active desire to alleviate the pain”. Come and join the conversation!
Join us in St Mary's Church, Sheriffhales on Sunday at 10:00am or online from 10:30am for service at St Andrew's church, Shifnal via:
Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsChurchShifnal
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmI-zjbFRp8A6VcAyp5mXA
Church website. https://standrewschurchshifnal.org.uk/

05/06/2026

Amazing concert this evening - thank you so much to the Orchestra of Folk!

02/06/2026

The fantastic folk orchestra coming to Sheriffhales on Friday 5th June. A summer evening of music from folk to 80’s,90’s pop, classical , rock and back! Something for everyone and a paying bar and delicious hot snacks. Get your tickets and come and enjoy!

29/05/2026

Notes from the Vicarage: “Go and make disciples of all nations” was indeed a great commission! Sharing our faith can raise doubts and uncertainties - "I don't know enough, I haven't studied, what if they ask me about.... ? The disciples Jesus chose were ordinary people living ordinary lives. Sometimes our own doubts can actually become a bridge to relating to those around us at home, at work, and in our community, Perhaps, it is not about going to the ends of the earth, but about meeting people where we are, walking alongside, sharing our lives with all its mess, muddle, doubts and uncertainties as we journey together, growing in faith, held together in God’s love. Come and join the conversation! Join us in St Mary's Church, Sheriffhales on Sunday at 10:00am or online from 10:30am for service at St Andrew's church, Shifnal via:
Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsChurchShifnal
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmI-zjbFRp8A6VcAyp5mXA
Church website. https://standrewschurchshifnal.org.uk/

22/05/2026

Notes from the Vicarage: What makes for a good community? Neighbours knowing and trusting one another! Good communication, across different cultures, age groups and languages!
The Holy Spirit breaks open locked doors, gives confidence to frightened disciples, and the gift of language to share the good news of God’s love.
From the day of Pentecost to today God gives us the gifts we need to build real community. Come and celebrate!
Join us in St Mary's Church, Sheriffhales on Sunday at 10:00am or online from 10:30am for service at St Andrew's church, Shifnal via:
Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsChurchShifnal
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmI-zjbFRp8A6VcAyp5mXA
Church website. https://standrewschurchshifnal.org.uk/

15/05/2026

Notes from the Vicarage: One of the races I love in the Olympics is the Relay, when a team run, passing the baton forward to their next runner. Each person wants to run their best race, but they depend on each other, and can only win through being a team. This week we remember Jesus ascension into heaven, where he passes the baton of his Good News to his disciples. We are like those disciples, trusted by Jesus to be witnesses of his life in our lives. You can join us in church or on line, or ven come out to the Parish Camp in Upton Magna at the Village Hall! Come and join the conversation!

Join us in St Mary's Church, Sheriffhales on Sunday at 10:00am or online from 10:30am for service at St Andrew's church, Shifnal via:
Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsChurchShifnal
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmI-zjbFRp8A6VcAyp5mXA
Church website. https://standrewschurchshifnal.org.uk/

08/05/2026

Notes from the Vicarage: So many fictional characters are orphans! Harry Potter, Oliver Twist, Pippi Longstocking! There is something in the vulnerability of being orphaned that draws us to the character. When Jesus was speaking to the disciples about being taken from them He promised not to leave them orphaned, but said he would send them another advocate, another helper, the Spirit of Truth. This week we will be exploring some of these themes.
Join us in St Mary's Church, Sheriffhales on Sunday at 10:00am or online from 10:30am for service at St Andrew's church, Shifnal via:
Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsChurchShifnal
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmI-zjbFRp8A6VcAyp5mXA
Church website. https://standrewschurchshifnal.org.uk/

01/05/2026

Notes from the Vicarage: At the centre of the the agricultural year between Plough Sunday and Harvest festival we celebrate the very important time of Rogation. The focus of Rogation Sunday is to bless the soil and the growing crops, asking for the fruitfulness of the seed and an abundant harvest. This weekend we celebrate both Rogation and the Tractor rally Tractor viewing starts from 9:00am and we hold our Rogation service with the Community Choir at the later time of 11:00am.
Join us and the Sheriffhales Community Choir in St Mary's Church, Sheriffhales on Sunday at 10:00am or online from 10:30am for service at St Andrew's church, Shifnal via:
Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsChurchShifnal
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmI-zjbFRp8A6VcAyp5mXA
Church website. https://standrewschurchshifnal.org.uk/

30/04/2026

The Tractor Rally is nearly here! This Sunday, 3rd May from 9am - Come and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and see and hear the array of tractors as they assemble in Sheriffhales before processing at 10:30am, out of the village on their tractor run through the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Delicious refreshments including hot and cold drinks and hot bacon and sausage baps and cakes available, and later Ploughman's lunches served in the Village Hall. A fantastic family day, not to be missed!

24/04/2026

Notes from the Vicarage: Have you ever come across a gatekeeper? Someone who can either let you in or keep you out! Gatekeepers can be very powerful, for good or ill!
Sometimes we make it hard for people to come to church by having all sorts of spoken or unspoken rules around worship, traditions, expectations, norms of behaviour that can make people feel uncomfortable.
Jesus said he himself was the gate of the sheepfold, that the only thing that matters is our relationship with him. And his arms are always open in a warm welcome for all.

This Sunday 26th April there will be no service at St Mary's. You are very welcome at St Andrew's Church, Shifnal at 10:30am or join the service online. Details below.
Join us online from 10:30am for the service at St Andrew's church, Shifnal via:
Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsChurchShifnal
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmI-zjbFRp8A6VcAyp5mXA
Church website. https://standrewschurchshifnal.org.uk/

Address

Church Lane Sheriffhales
Sheriffhales
TF118QY

Website

http://www.sheriffhales-church.uk/

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