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”
Is it the right time for you to be confirmed? Do you feel that God is inviting you to be confirmed? Whether you have only just started coming to church, or have been coming for a longer time, you can take this step in publicly pledging your life to God. In September Bishop David will … More Confirmation
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
Our former Priest in Charge, Debby Plummer is a talented songsmith. I recall how, during our first Holiday Club back in the summer of 2009, she managed to engage Thomas and Jonathan in writing a song about Dr Who, complete with time travel and monsters, to the tune of “Summer Holiday” – quite successfully! … More Come, Holy Spirit, Come (D Plummer)
St Margaret's Church Prestwich 