Advent
December 3, 2018
On the afternoon of Sunday 2 December 2018 we had an Advent Quiet Afternoon at St Margaret’s facilitated by our ALM, Carol O. It was based on Jesus’ “I AM” statements … More Advent
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A Spotless Rose
January 6, 2018
This song refers to Jesus as the “Spotless Rose”, and tells us that he will be born of Mary, descended from Jesse, and that she will be pure. Mary is the “tender root”, and the rosebud (Jesus) will blossom on a cold night in the middle of winter … More A Spotless Rose
Christingle
December 13, 2017
Today we have spared no expense and gone beyond all expectations for our Christingle service this year. Never seen before, in fact probably never heard of before I would like to introduce today our very special guest….‘Mrs Christingle’ … More Christingle
Christmas Carols
December 8, 2017
I still remember vividly the complete shock I experienced one December at school around five years ago. I had volunteered to organise and run the whole school assembly on the last afternoon of term, immediately before breaking up for the Christmas holidays … More Christmas Carols
This is the Record of John – Gibbons
December 8, 2017
I don’t remember how long ago this was introduced at St Margaret’s, possibly Advent 2010, possibly earlier, but I do remember being stunned that all the solo verses were written – quite unusually – for the alto voice … More This is the Record of John – Gibbons
Advent Prayer Journey
December 8, 2017
On the afternoon of Sunday 3 December our ALM Carol guided us through an Advent Prayer Journey. You can travel this path yourself … More Advent Prayer Journey
Advent 3
December 14, 2016
This sermon was preached by our Reader, Christine, on the third Sunday of Advent.
Being strong is something we all face at some time or another in our lives.
I’m sure there are many of us that can relate to a time when we have needed strength to overcome a problem … More Advent 3
Mary’s “Yes!”
November 28, 2016
Advent with Mary 2016 – this quiet afternoon of prayer, reflection and music was prepared and offered by our Reader, Carol O, on Advent Sunday 2016.
Mary’s story lays before us just how costly saying “Yes!” to God can be. We are invited in the silences to place our own story alongside hers and see what we can learn about the effects of an intervening God let loose in our lives … More Mary’s “Yes!”
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