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Tag: Holy Week

Palm Sunday 2021

March 28, 2021

Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for Palm Sunday, in which we celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem – riding on a donkey – to cries of “Hosanna!” … More Palm Sunday 2021

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Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? (Trad.)

May 1, 2020

now commonly sung throughout the world, and has been recorded by some seriously famous singers (including Johnny Cash and Harry Belafonte) and was a favourite of Mahatma Ghandi. … More Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? (Trad.)

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Easter Sermon – John 20:19-31

April 19, 2020

This sermon was prepared by our ALM Carol on Sunday 19 April 2020. You can read it here … More Easter Sermon – John 20:19-31

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I am the Great Sun – Charles Causley/Jussi Chydenius

April 10, 2020

I was first introduced to “I Am the Great Sun” at a Manchester Chorale rehearsal in Autumn 2016. We were preparing a mainly sacred program of music for a tour to Antwerp, where all our our performances would be in churches … More I am the Great Sun – Charles Causley/Jussi Chydenius

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Good Friday with Veneration of the Cross

April 10, 2020

Rev Deborah offers a solemn liturgy for Good Friday, with veneration of the cross. This was recorded in the vicarage garden … More Good Friday with Veneration of the Cross

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Good Friday – Family Service

April 10, 2020

This is the text of the family service for Good Friday usually used at St George’s, as well as this year’s Good Friday reflection … More Good Friday – Family Service

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Maundy Thursday

April 9, 2020

This service was streamed live on our parish Facebook page. Here is a transcription for you to reflect on … More Maundy Thursday

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Holy Week: Jesus cleanses the Temple

April 6, 2020
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Holy Week Services

April 4, 2020

Holy Week is a special time for Christians as we follow Jesus path towards the cross and ultimately, on Easter Sunday, celebrate his resurrection, Although we cannot meet together for our journey through Holy Week, there will be either a service or reflection online every day … More Holy Week Services

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

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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 March 17, 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 March 18, 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
  • Lent Course March 18, 2026 at 11:15 am – 12:15 pm 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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