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Tag: grief

Station of the Cross 15: Jesus is buried

April 3, 2021

Every Tuesday and Thursday in Lent we will bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross.
Today Rev Deborah talks about Station 15: Jesus is buried … More Station of the Cross 15: Jesus is buried

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National Day of Reflection

March 23, 2021

Tuesday 23 March 2021 is the anniversary of the first national lockdown in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and has been declared a National day of Reflection.
Rev Deborah offers this short reflection of prayer, readings and music. It will be available to watch – and re-watch – indefinitely … More National Day of Reflection

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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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Jacqueline J (children)

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They can be reached on stmargaretprestwich@gmail.com or via the Contact Us page of this website

St Margaret Prestwich

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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

  • Rhyme Time January 13, 2026 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm St. Margaret's Community Centre, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2LY, UK This is an event reminder
  • Holy Communion January 14, 2026 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
  • Maggie's Music Makers January 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm St. Margaret C of E Church, St. Margaret's Vicarage, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK Come along and develop your confidence to sing! Everyone welcome, regardless of ability. Please enter via the vestry and remember to bring a pencil.

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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