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Song of Simeon, or Nunc Dimittis

March 7, 2017

Simeon spent his whole life waiting. At last, Jesus’ parents took him to the temple to be presented as a new born baby. Simeon took Him in his arms and knew that his long wait was over … More Song of Simeon, or Nunc Dimittis

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Listen and Anticipate

March 5, 2017

On April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was speaking to a packed church in Memphis trying to stir the conscience of America. As he did so he recounted the struggle for human rights and the challenge that continued to lay ahead … More Listen and Anticipate

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Don’t Worry – Consider the Lilies

March 5, 2017

Don’t worry about a thing – cos every little thing’s gonna be alright.

You probably recognise this from Bob Marley – but these very words could have been taken directly from today’s gospel reading taken from the Sermon on the Mount … More Don’t Worry – Consider the Lilies

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Choose the Right Path

February 16, 2017

This sermon was given by our Reader Christine on Sunday 12 February 2017.

If we have to go on a journey somewhere today, there are many different ways of finding our way … More Choose the Right Path

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Love The Lord Your God (Mark and Helen Johnson)

February 15, 2017

This article first appeared in the parish magazine in February 2014.
I thoroughly enjoy my time at Sunday School Singing Practice each week … More Love The Lord Your God (Mark and Helen Johnson)

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Prayer and Healing

February 15, 2017

This morning’s sermon was based on a story in Mark’s gospel, in which Jesus restored sight to a blind man … More Prayer and Healing

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Making Choices

February 9, 2017

On Wednesday 8 February Rev Deborah preached a short sermon on making choices. We recorded it for you here … More Making Choices

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“Song of the Wise Men” (trad., arr. Bullard b.1947)

February 6, 2017

This article first appeared in the January 2014 issue of our parish magazine.

“Song of the Wise Men” is a Puerto Rican traditional folk carol. I think I discovered it two Christmases ago at St Margaret’s and fell in love with it … More “Song of the Wise Men” (trad., arr. Bullard b.1947)

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SALT AND LIGHT

February 6, 2017

This sermon was delivered by Rev Caroline on 5 February 2017.
When Jesus was talking to all the people on the mountain he called the people two things. Can we remember what they were? … More SALT AND LIGHT

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CANDLEMAS 2017

February 5, 2017

This sermon was preached by Rev Deborah on 29 January 2017 in celebration of Candlemas.
A small child was standing in the hallway of her house, watching the Christmas tree with all its lights come down … More CANDLEMAS 2017

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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

  • Rhyme Time November 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm St. Margaret's Community Centre, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2LY, UK This is an event reminder
  • PCC Meeting November 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Holy Communion November 11, 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am St. Margaret C of E Church, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK A said service of Holy Communion

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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