King Charles the Martyr - Newtown

The parish church of King Charles the Martyr is in the small hamlet of Newtown, to the west of Wem. It was originally dedicated in 1665 (five years after the Restoration of the Monarchy) and is one of only six English Churches dedicated to Charles Stuart. The present building dates from 1868, and we are a welcoming, relaxed church seeking to minister to all ages. We have strong links with our local (C of E) Primary School and are seeking to serve the wider village community. The church is open each Wednesday afternoon for anyone to call in for a coffee, a quiet prayer or a chat with one of the pastoral team.

Services
We welcome you all to our services that are held at the following times:-

On the 5th Sunday we seek to affirm our unity as a group by holding a special united service:

Healing Service
There is a Service of Wholeness & Healing on the 1st Monday of each month at 7.30pm at St Anne Burlton. This is a service for the whole group of parishes and a chance for all who come to receive prayer ministry with anointing and laying on of hands for yourself or on behalf of someone else.

Weddings
Newtown church is a lovely venue for your wedding, and a wonderful setting to affirm your love for each other before God and your family and friends. The Church building is beautiful and can seat about 120 people, has a lovely pipe organ and an unusual Carillion of 6 bells.

The cost of a wedding at Newtown currently ranges from £420.50 (which includes the calling of the Banns, the Organist, the Rehearsal and the Service itself) to £515.50 if you wish to have bells, choir and are having the service videoed. Flowers are a separate item which we can give guidance about.

Baptisms take place in our normal Sunday worship, when we welcome a new member into our church family.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Peter Barnes on 01939 291801.