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Like a Rainbow Shining – Will Todd (1970-present)

November 1, 2020

I was first introduced to the work of Will Todd in the summer of 2019 when the Manchester Chorale began rehearsing his “Mass in Blue” … More Like a Rainbow Shining – Will Todd (1970-present)

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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

October 8, 2019

A visit to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral to sing there with the Manchester Chorale … More Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

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“There is a Country Far Beyond the Stars” Parry (1848-1918)

September 20, 2019

Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1st Baronet, was an English composer, probably best known for stirring hymns and anthems such as “Jerusalem” and “I Was Glad” … More “There is a Country Far Beyond the Stars” Parry (1848-1918)

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I Will Come To You – M Fairbairn (b. 1986)

September 1, 2019

Like many of the pieces I write about in this blog, I was introduced to this song at a rehearsal of the Manchester Chorale. We were learning it for our summer concert programme in 2018 … More I Will Come To You – M Fairbairn (b. 1986)

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St Mark’s Basilica, Venice

July 20, 2017

This is the first of a series of summer blog posts about spiritual places visited by members of St Margaret’s and St George’s Church Family.

In July 2017 I took Thomas and Jennifer for a few days in Venice. The plan for the trip was hatched earlier in the year whilst … More St Mark’s Basilica, Venice

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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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O Holy Night: Cappeau (1808-1877) and Adams (1803-1856)

February 5, 2017

This article first appeared in the January 2017 issues of our parish magazine.
Quite possibly my all time favourite Christmas carol, “O Holy Night” never fails to give me tingles down my spine … More O Holy Night: Cappeau (1808-1877) and Adams (1803-1856)

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“Jerusalem” William Blake (1757-1827) and Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918)

November 1, 2016

This article was first published in the October 2016 issue of our Parish Magazine.

Which of us has not ever sung “Jerusalem” … More “Jerusalem” William Blake (1757-1827) and Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918)

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There is a Country Far Beyond the Stars – Parry (1848-1918)

October 5, 2016

Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1st Baronet, was an English composer, probably best known for stirring hymns and anthems such as “Jerusalem” and “I Was Glad” … More There is a Country Far Beyond the Stars – Parry (1848-1918)

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Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J S Bach (1685-1750)

September 4, 2016

This article was first published in the August 2016 edition of the parish magazine … More Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J S Bach (1685-1750)

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Safeguarding

Our Safeguarding Officers are:

Jacqueline J (children)

Andrew G (vulnerable adults)

They can be reached on stmargaretssprestwich@gmail.com or via the Contact Us page of this website

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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, St Margaret's Community Centre and the Lady Wilton Hall (Simister) are all available for hire. Please submit your enquiries via the Contact Page.

Upcoming Events

  • Ministry Meeting July 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Digi comms meeting July 7, 2022 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Holy Communion July 10, 2022 at 8:00 am – 9:00 am St Margaret's

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals

Baptisms, Banns of Marriage, Weddings, 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.

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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