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Dido’s Lament

February 27, 2021

The liturgical theme for the second Sunday of Lent is Sacrifice, and this Saturday bonus is offered by Maggie’s Music Makers in honour of all we have suffered and sacrificed during the past year, as well as all those we have lost … More Dido’s Lament

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What is lament?

February 24, 2021

In her service of Holy Communion this morning, Rev Deborah ponders what is meant by “lament” … More What is lament?

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Carol for the Holy Innocents

December 28, 2020

The fourth day of Christmas is when we mark the slaughter of all male babies, ordered by Herod. He was too late though. Mary and Joseph had already escaped, taking their baby Jesus with them. The Coventry Carol tells of the mothers’ grief. It is sung for us by our Organist Tom and our MD … More Carol for the Holy Innocents

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Digital Advent Calendar Day 16

December 16, 2020

Today we have the Coventry Carol, sung for us by our Music Team, Carol and Tom. It uses exquisite music to remind us of the darker side of Christmas.

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Blue Christmas

December 13, 2020

Welcome. Our ALM Carol leads this reflective service, for those who may be missing loved ones this Christmas time.

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Were not our hearts burning within us?

April 27, 2020

This is Rev Sue’s sermon from Sunday 26 April 2020: They stood still looking sad. Their grief had overwhelmed them, and their whole attention was focused on the events of the last few days. At first it was difficult to relate to this stranger breaking into that community of bereavement the small but close band … More Were not our hearts burning within us?

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Easter Vigil

April 11, 2020

Rev Deborah offers a short reflection for the Easter Vigil from the vicarage garden

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Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead

April 4, 2020

On Passion Sunday 2020 Rev Deborah gave this sermon. It was recorded in the vicarage garden, and you may have seen the video already. Here is the text so you can ponder it again … More Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead

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Sober Up Sunday/Lament and Hope

January 11, 2020

This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Sunday 29 December 2019, and was based on: Isaiah 63-7-9 Hebrews 2:10-28 Matthew 2:13-23 My Andrew, his brother and I were sitting having a ‘snacky’ tea – one of those where you use up the bits and pieces from the last few days. Andrew asked, ‘is it … More Sober Up Sunday/Lament and Hope

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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 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

  • Stations of the cross (FB) March 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Lent group (prayer) March 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Holy Communion March 3, 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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