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Advent Sunday 2022

December 7, 2022

Today as we celebrate the first Sunday in advent, we also remember that it is the first Sunday of the Church’s New Year and we begin to prepare for Christmas Day.  Yes, I’ve said it Christmas Day (I think we can now officially say it as it’s only 4 weeks today!!) … More Advent Sunday 2022

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Candlemas

January 31, 2021

Welcome to our service to celebrate Candlemas – the Presentation of Jesus in the temple … More Candlemas

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Christingle

December 6, 2020

Please enjoy joining in with our worship for Christingle – complete with oranges, candles, puppets, and … More Christingle

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Hope of Heaven (Mark & Helen Johnson)

December 10, 2019

This article first appeared in the January 2017 issue of our parish magazine. You can read it again here: In our parish we usually mark the first Sunday in December with a Christingle service. For me, this is one of the highlights of the year. There is something magical about candlelight, and Christingle candles are … More Hope of Heaven (Mark & Helen Johnson)

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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

  • Simister Festival April 25, 2026 at 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester M25 2SB, UK
  • Holy Communion April 26, 2026 at 8:00 am – 9:00 am St Margaret's
  • Eucharist (St Margaret's) April 26, 2026 at 9:45 am – 11:00 am St. Margaret C of E Church, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK

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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