Good morning and welcome to our service of holy communion on which we celebrate our patron saint, Margaret of Antioch. Rev Sue will preside and ALM Carol O will preach. We begin with the hymn “O worship the Lord … More St Margaret’s Day
Members of the transforming prayer community commit to praying three prayers each day. The Lord’s Prayer, which is fundamental in expressing our Christian Faith, the prayer of Thanksgiving and Hope which reminds us that we are called to serve, and a prayer for our own parish. The prayers are set out below, together with a monthly cycle for prayer. Many of you will be prayed for at least 3 times each month. Everyone is prayed for at least once! If you would like to include any other group or category, let us know … More Transforming Prayer Community
Last month saw the coronation of King Charles III in Westminster Abbey – over 70 years since the last time such an event happened on our shores. The music was fabulous, and got me thinking about coronation anthems, old and new. I decided to write a short series of articles about music to be crowned to … More Zadok the Priest – G F Handel (1685-1759)
Good morning and welcome to our joint service of holy communion for Sunday 9 July, on which we welcome Rev Helen as our new curate. She will be sworn in by Rev Steve, but we begin with the hymn “Love divine, all loves excelling” … More Rev Helen’s Licensing Service
As we gather in the pages of our parish magazine, I am reminded of the power of community and the strength we draw from one another. Over the past year I have been with you, I have seen the churches and the world face unprecedented challenges that have tested our resilience and shaken our sense of normalcy. But through it all, we have persevered, leaning on our faith and the support of our community … More July Letter to the Parish
Good morning and welcome to our service of holy communion for Sunday 2 July. Rev Adele is with us today to preach and preside.
We begin with the hymn “O God our help in ages past” … More Welcome
Before his Ascension, Jesus promised his disciples that he would not leave them as orphans, but instead gave them a Comforter. This is of course the Holy Spirit.
“Litany to the Holy Spirit” is a beautiful setting of the first three verses of the Herrick poem: … More Litany to the Holy Spirit – Hurford (1930-2019)
At the last Deanery Synod the focus was on eco awareness. Everyone who attended was asked for an eco-tip. Here’s the full list. I wonder if you have one that’s not here? … More Bury and Rossendale Deanery Eco Tips
School hopes all St Margaret’s parishioners are safe, well and flourishing. School’s scooter and bike racks have been extremely popular and utilised. We have needed to order more! This is certainly promoting more of a healthy lifestyle for our children and in addition it is helping the environment reducing the number of children who travel to school in cars … More June letter from St Margaret’s School
Sarah is eavesdropping on the conversation from inside the tent entrance. And when one of the visitors promises that she will bear a son long after her child-bearing years are over, Sarah laughs. Then the LORD (in the guise of the strangers, as it turns out) says to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, and say, ‘Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?’” But then comes the crux of the matter, the question on which the whole story hinges: “Is anything too wonderful for the LORD?” … More Nothing is impossible for God
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