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Flintshire is a beautiful county in Wales, known for its green landscapes and rich history. All across Flintshire, you can find many churches, chapels, and places of worship. These buildings are important parts of the community. They are places where people gather for religious services, special events, and to help each other.

This article will tell you about some of the churches in Flintshire. You'll learn about different types of churches, like those belonging to the Church in Wales (which is similar to the Church of England but in Wales), Roman Catholic churches, and various Protestant chapels like Methodist and Presbyterian ones. Many of these churches have long histories, some going back to medieval times!

Churches You Can Visit Today

Many churches in Flintshire are still active and welcome visitors. They are often dedicated to a saint or an important idea, like "Holy Trinity" (which means God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

Churches in Buckley

Buckley is a town with many churches.

St Matthew's Church, Buckley

This church is dedicated to Saint Matthew. It was built between 1821 and 1822. It's known as a "Commissioners' church" because it received money from a special fund to build churches after the Napoleonic Wars. It became the main parish church in 1874.

Our Lady of the Rosary, Buckley

This is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. It was founded in 1915. The church moved to its current building in 2000 from an older one on Brunswick Road.

Methodist Churches in Buckley

Buckley has several Methodist churches, like Buckley Cross Methodist Church, Bistre Methodist Chapel, and Pentrobin Methodist Church. These churches are part of the Methodist tradition, which started in the 18th century. Bryn Methodist Church in Alltami, near Buckley, was even the first Primitive Methodist chapel in North Wales!

Churches in Connah's Quay

Connah's Quay is another town with a variety of churches.

St Mark's Church, Connah's Quay

Dedicated to Saint Mark, this Church in Wales building was constructed between 1836 and 1837.

Blessed Sacrament, Connah's Quay

This Roman Catholic church is dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament, which is a special part of Catholic worship. It was founded in 1888, and its current building was completed between 1910 and 1911.

Churches in Flint

The town of Flint also has several interesting churches.

SS Mary & David, Flint

This Church in Wales church is dedicated to Mary and Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. It's a very old church, dating back to medieval times, but it was rebuilt between 1846 and 1848 by an architect named Ambrose Poynter.

Immaculate Conception, Flint

This Roman Catholic church, founded in 1885, is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, a belief about Mary.

Churches in Holywell

Holywell is famous for St Winefride's Well, a place of pilgrimage.

St James the Apostle, Holywell

This Church in Wales church, dedicated to Saint James, has medieval origins. It was rebuilt in 1769, and its dedication was changed from Saint Winifred at that time.

St Winefride's Church, Holywell

This Roman Catholic church is dedicated to Saint Winifred, the saint associated with Holywell's famous well. It was founded in 1832 by the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order.

Churches in Mold

Mold is the county town of Flintshire and has a significant church.

St Mary's Church, Mold

This is a large and impressive Church in Wales church with medieval roots. It's a central part of the Mold community.

St David, Mold

This Roman Catholic church in Mold is dedicated to Saint David of Wales. It was founded between 1862 and 1863, with the current building completed in 1966.

Tyddyn Street United Church, Mold

This church is a great example of different Christian groups working together. It was formed in 1997 when a United Reformed Church and a Presbyterian Church of Wales decided to merge.

Other Active Churches

Churches from the Past

Sometimes, churches close down for various reasons, like fewer people attending services or the building becoming too old to maintain. These are called "defunct" or "redundant" churches.

  • Our Lady of Lourdes, Bagillt: This was a Roman Catholic church in Bagillt dedicated to Mary under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes.
  • St John's Methodist Church, Connah's Quay: This Methodist church in Connah's Quay closed before 2013. The site was later planned for flats.
  • New Life Church, Holywell: This independent church in Holywell closed suddenly in 2014 after a building project didn't work out and its pastor left.
  • St John the Evangelist, Mold: This Church in Wales church in Mold was built between 1878 and 1879 but is no longer active.
  • St Matthew, Saltney: This Church of England church in Saltney was built in 1911 and became redundant in 2004. Sadly, it burned down in 2008. Its parent church, St Mark's Saltney, is actually located in England.
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