tephen Paulus was quite possibly the most prolific composer that you have never heard of. He managed to fit in 11 operas, 31 symphonic works, 18 concertos and a whole host of other music into his 65 years. … More The Road Home – Stephen Paulus (1949-2014)
On Sunday 24 June we celebrated our Sunday School Anniversary, with songs and prayers in church … More Anniversary Sunday 2019
On Saturday 22 June at 2.30 pm in Manchester Cathedral, our curate, Rev Sue, was ordained as priest. The cathedral was packed with supporters and well-wishers … More Rev Sue’s Ordination as Priest
Known as the “Priestly Blessing” the text of this anthem is drawn from the Book of Numbers 6:24-26 … More The Lord Bless You and Keep You John Rutter (1945-present)
God – we gather in your presence. Father – we long for more of you. Jesus – we place you at the centre. Holy Spirit – come and fill our time together … More Trinity
This sermon was given by Rev Sue on Wednesday 12 June 2019. You can listen again here … More The Difference Between “Right” and “Wrong”
Running a music group of any kind requires a lot of planning, organisation, and inspiration. I constantly have an ear out for music that would suite our Sunday School Singers and Maggies Music Makers. … More Your Kingdom Come (P James & H Jessop)
I grew up in a farming community and from an early age I knew the difference between the farmer and the farm labourer. The farmer had almost always inherited the farm from his father (in those days, in my experience, women could only be farmers’ wives) … More Hearing the voice of the Good Shepherd
Today is a very special day because in a few minutes Katie will be baptised. It’s a special day for her, even though she won’t remember it, for her parents and godparents and for the rest of us, too … More Baptism
When I was a child my father was a very keen gardener. We had a large garden, that was his pride and joy, and we had several apple trees … More I am the vine, you are the branches
St Margaret's Church Prestwich 