Morton

St Philip & St James, Morton

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Services
Events in the Parish
Church Facilities
Parish Magazine
Our People and Safeguarding
Photo Gallery

St Philip and St James’ church is approximately 3 miles from Oswestry and is situated in the small hamlet of Morton, close to the Montgomery canal. The community is widespread in a predominately agricultural area. The fields surrounding this Victorian church offer a peaceful reflective place for visitors. The War Memorial is within the closed churchyard and is a place of tranquillity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Events in the Parish

As the days shorten and the harvest is upon us, we will be celebrating Harvest Forest Church in Morton Church on Sunday 29th September 2024, for more details click here,

Services

Whilst we are without a Rector, our service pattern will be different from the usual monthly pattern. Details for the next few weeks are below.

Sunday 1st Sep
11am Meet and Eat
Sunday 8th Sep
11am Morning Worship
Sunday 15th Sep
11am Holy Communion
Sunday 22nd Sep
11am Morning Worship
Sunday 29th Sep 3pm Harvest Forest Church
Sunday 6th Oct
11am Meet and Eat
Sunday 13th Oct
11am Holy Communion
Sunday 20th Oct
11am Morning Worship
Sunday 27th Oct
11am Benefice Service
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The normal monthly pattern, when we have our own Rector, is:

1st Sunday        Choral Morning Prayer

2nd Sunday       Holy Communion

3rd Sunday       Family & Friends

4th Sunday       Holy Communion.

5th Sunday       Benefice Service. The 4 churches in turn host the service.

Our services include a wide participation from Worship Leaders and members of our church as well as visiting Lay Readers. Refreshments are served on occasions as required.

Church Facilities

There is access to the church through the main front door with provision for wheelchair access.

There is a cloakroom in the churchyard with wheelchair access.

Within the church there is a good sound system and hearing loop.

Parking is on the side of the lane outside the church with additional parking available when required.

There is no hall in the village of Morton and the church is very active in hosting events and groups.  We look forwards to when people can attend functions again.  Regular activities include the Coffee and Cake Club on a Tuesday at 11.30am.  Morton choir meets on a Friday afternoon.  Lent lunches and Agape feature in Spring and Harvest evensong is accompanied by supper. Other activities tend to take place on the nearby sports field, which is a community facility.

Parish Magazine

A Parish Magazine is published every month and is available to any person who wishes to have one. Spare copies are available from inside the church porch which is always open. To download the October 2024 Morton Parish magazine, click here.

There are also 3 noticeboards: 1 outside the church; 1 inside the church and 1 in the church porch, all of which provide useful information.

People who can assist with your enquiries

Churchwardens:
Lizzie Lawrence 01691656805 ejl873@aol.com
Lin Hughes 07973 550568 pjmorton150@gmail.com
Secretary of the Parochial Church Council:
Julie Wood 07748863588 julie.a.wood@btopenworld.com
Editor of the magazine:
Lizzie Lawrence 07713 083002 ejl873@aol.com
Safeguarding:
St Philip & St James’ Church is committed to Safeguarding and has adopted the National and Diocesan Safeguarding Policies.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is
Lin Hughes 07973 550568 pjmorton150@gmail.com

 

Photo Gallery

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