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Tag: Genesis

God keep us safe on our journey

February 25, 2025

Rev Helen preached this sermon on Wednesday 19 February 2025. Here it is for you again: What do you do when you get lost? How do you get on the right track and find your way? I mean today there are many different devices and gismos to help you but there have been many different … More God keep us safe on our journey

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Sunday Service 4 February 2024

February 4, 2024

Good morning and welcome to our service of holy communion for Sunday 4 February. Rev Sue will preside and Rev Helen will preach … More Sunday Service 4 February 2024

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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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Second Eve – Ola Gjeilo (b. 1978)

April 15, 2018

I learned this contemporary setting of the Ave Maria in the autumn of 2016, ready for a tour to Belgium with the Manchester Chorale. We were due to sing it during a mass at a large church in Beveren, near to Antwerp. Written in Latin by a young Norwegian composer, the text is … More Second Eve – Ola Gjeilo (b. 1978)

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From Despair To Destiny

July 7, 2017

I don’t know if any of you have watched Star Wars films? I’m not a huge fan but I caught them in the early days. There is a striking scene where Luke Skywalker talks to Darth Vader who tells him “Luke, I am your father” … More From Despair To Destiny

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Safeguarding

Our Safeguarding Officers are:

Jacqueline J (children)

Andrew G (vulnerable adults)

They can be reached on stmargaretprestwich@gmail.com or via the Contact Us 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, 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

  • Holy Communion December 24, 2025 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am St. Margaret C of E Church, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK A said service of Holy Communion
  • Crib Service December 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm St. Margaret C of E Church, St. Margaret's Vicarage, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK
  • Carol Singing December 24, 2025 at 11:00 pm – 11:30 pm St. Margaret C of E Church, St. Margaret's Vicarage, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK

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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