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Why are you frightened?

April 25, 2021

Rev Deborah was the preacher on Sunday 18 April. Here is her sermon for you to ponder again … More Why are you frightened?

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Jesus: The Good Shepherd

April 25, 2021

Welcome to morning worship for the forth Sunday of Easter, in which we celebrate Jesus as the Good Shepherd. We begin by singing together the hymn “In heavenly love abiding” … More Jesus: The Good Shepherd

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Going out again

April 20, 2021

So far, we are on target with the government roadmap for lifting restrictions. If all goes well, by the time you read this we will be able once again to meet for a chat as a group of up to 6 outdoors … More Going out again

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Fear and Doubt

April 18, 2021

Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for the forth Sunday of Easter. Today Rev Sue presides and Rev Deborah preaches … More Fear and Doubt

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Dido’s Lament – H Purcell (1659-95)

April 13, 2021

This powerful aria is the penultimate song in Purcell’s opera “Dido and Aeneas”. I discovered it one January morning. We were recently locked down for the third time, infection rates were out of control and UK daily death rates were higher than ever … More Dido’s Lament – H Purcell (1659-95)

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Lockdown/Locked in/Locked Out – service

April 11, 2021

Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for Sunday 11 April, recorded live at St Margaret’s Prestwich. We begin with the hymn “I Danced in the Morning”, sung here by Rev Deborah and Carol, accompanied by Tom … More Lockdown/Locked in/Locked Out – service

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Lockdown/Locked in/Locked Out – a reflection

April 11, 2021

This reflection was given by our ALM Carol at the morning service on Sunday 11 April. Here it is for you … More Lockdown/Locked in/Locked Out – a reflection

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A Conversation: What are you looking for?

April 10, 2021

Have you ever had a conversation that has been life changing? It may have been a conversation that started on a first date. It may have been a discussion about a wedding … More A Conversation: What are you looking for?

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Foot washing? Shoe-shining? or something else?

April 10, 2021

This is the sermon given by Rev Deborah on the evening of Maundy Thursday … More Foot washing? Shoe-shining? or something else?

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What Resurrection Means

April 6, 2021

As a butterfly soared overhead, one caterpillar said to the other, ‘You’ll never get me up in one of those things.’ … More What Resurrection Means

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Safeguarding

Our Safeguarding Officers are:

Jacqueline J (children)

Andrew G (vulnerable adults)

They can be reached on PSO@stmargaretprestwich.com or via the Safeguarding page of this website

St Margaret Prestwich

St Margaret Prestwich

Prestwich and Kersal Mission Community

St Margaret’s and St George’s are both members of Prestwich and Kersal Mission Community within the Bury and Rossendale Deanery.

Parish Buildings

St Margaret's Church, St George's Church, St Margaret's Church House and the Lady Wilton Hall (Simister) are all available for hire. Please submit your enquiries via the Contact Page. St Margaret's Community Centre is not currently taking bookings.

Upcoming Events

  • Holy Communion September 20, 2026 at 8:00 am – 9:00 am St Margaret's
  • Eucharist (St Margaret's) September 20, 2026 at 9:45 am – 11:00 am St. Margaret C of E Church, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK
  • Sunday club September 20, 2026 at 9:45 am – 11:15 am St Margaret's Church Hall, St Margaret's Road, Prestwich Sunday Club is for children from 3 years old, and meets twice monthly - in church on the first Sunday of the month for All Age Worship, and on the third Sunday in the church hall for breakfast, singing, stories, games and craft activities. Please contact us to book your child's place.

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals

Baptisms, Banns of Marriage, Weddings and Funerals can be arranged by contacting the ministry team via the Contact page.

Weekly Services

St Margaret’s Church serves the Holyrood district of Prestwich; St George’s Church serves Simister. Sunday Services at St Margaret’s are at 8am (Holy Communion), 9.45am (Sung Eucharist) and 4pm on some Sundays (said, style varies, check the calendar below). Sunday services at St George’s are at 11.15am. St Margaret’s also offers a service of Holy Communion at 10am every Wednesday, followed by coffee.

Find St Margaret's Here:

2 St Margaret's Road
Prestwich
Manchester M25 2QB

Find St George's Here:

Nutt Lane, Simister
Manchester M25 2RS
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