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Epiphany 2

January 17, 2021

Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for the second Sunday after Epiphany … More Epiphany 2

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Twelfth Night: the 12th Day of Christmas

January 5, 2021

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Drummers Drumming. The drummers represent the 12 points of doctrine in the Apostles’ Creed. “I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power … More Twelfth Night: the 12th Day of Christmas

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4 January: the 11th Day of Christmas

January 4, 2021

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Eleven Pipers Piping. After Judas had betrayed Jesus there were eleven disciples, and that is what this gift represent: the ‘true’ followers of Christ who carried out the gospel message.

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3 January: the 10th Day of Christmas

January 3, 2021

On the Tenth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Ten Lords a-leaping. As lords were judges and in charge of the law, this gift represents the Ten Commandments.

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2 January: the 9th Day of Christmas

January 2, 2021

On the Ninth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Nine Ladies Dancing. These nine dancers represent the Holy gifts known as the fruit of the Spirit. The fruits are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

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Adam Lay Ybounden (Trad, arr. Warlock)

January 1, 2021

It has been said that if you want to give God a good laugh, tell him your five-year plan. That’s not to say that we shouldn’t have dreams, goals or plans. Just that we have no idea what’s around the corner, and we should be flexible and adapt to our changing circumstances … More Adam Lay Ybounden (Trad, arr. Warlock)

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New Year’s Day: the 8th Day of Christmas

January 1, 2021

On the Eighth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Eight Maids a-Milking. This gift represents the Beatitudes – and that Christ came to save everyone, regardless of wealth or status. The eight who are blessed include the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, … More New Year’s Day: the 8th Day of Christmas

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30 December: the 6th Day of Christmas

December 30, 2020

On the Sixth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Six Geese a-Laying. This gift is rooted in the book of Genesis, the first story found in the Bible. Each egg is a day in creation, a time when the world was “hatched” or formed by God.

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29 December: the 5th Day of Christmas

December 29, 2020

On the Fifth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Five Gold Rings. The gift of the rings represents the first five books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch.

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28 December: the 4th Day of Christmas

December 28, 2020

On the Fourth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Four Calling Birds. These birds represent the four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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Prestwich Mission Partnership

St Margaret's and St George's are both members of the Prestwich Mission Partnership (PMP), along with the churches of St Mary's Prestwich and St Gabriel's Sedgley Park.

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

  • Bible course January 26, 2021 at 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm Sue Walker is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Zoom details from revsuewalker123@gmail.com
  • Sue Walker's Zoom Meeting January 26, 2021 at 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75186051551?pwd=SWFlYkZZbmFwQUhWVGJ2dmJGa0haZz09 Zoom details from revsuewalker123@gmail.com
  • Holy Communion January 27, 2021 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am St. Margaret C of E Church, St. Margaret's Vicarage, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK A said service of Holy Communion followed by coffee in the baptistry

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals

The Parish Office is open in church every Thursday from 7.00-8.00pm to arrange Baptisms, Banns of Marriage, Weddings, Funerals and other general enquiries. Alternatively, please submit your query 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 (said, style varies). Sunday services at St George’s are at 11.15am. St Margaret’s also offers a service of Holy Communion at 10am every Wednesday, and morning prayer at 8.30 every morning in the chancel; on Fridays the Peregrini service is used. The Church Office is open at 7.00-8.00pm every Thursday in church to arrange weddings, baptisms, and for general enquiries.

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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