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Tag: lent

The Epic of Holy Week

April 16, 2025

Rev Helen gave this sermon on Wednesday 16 April 2025: It’s Holy Week, this is a week of high drama, there is a lot happening but it’s a good story to tell, it’s an epic tale. The story from Palm Sunday to Jesus being in the tomb the twists and turns, high rejoicing, epic lows … More The Epic of Holy Week

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March Letter to the Parish

March 4, 2025

March has crept in slowly and we begin to look forwards to longer and warmer days after the wet, cold and windy ones we have been experiencing.  A time when going for a walk without wellies on is more inviting. I’m lucky that I can often go into Heaton Park and my spirit always begins … More March Letter to the Parish

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Stations of the Cross 16

March 31, 2024

Every Tuesday and Thursday in Lent we will bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross. Today ALM Carol O Rev Deborah talks about Station 1: Jesus is risen! … More Stations of the Cross 16

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Lenten Anthems

March 30, 2024

Today is Easter Eve, so Carol and Tom sing for you this hymn which is based on the ancient “Exsultet” plainsong … More Lenten Anthems

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Stations of the Cross 15

March 30, 2024

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

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Lenten Anthems

March 29, 2024

Today is Good Friday. Carol and Tom sing for you … More Lenten Anthems

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Stations of the Cross 14

March 29, 2024

Every Tuesday and Thursday in Lent we will bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross. Today Rev Sue talks about Station 14: Jesus is taken down from the cross … More Stations of the Cross 14

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Lenten Anthems

March 28, 2024

Today is Maundy Thursday. Carol, Jennifer and Tom sing this beautiful song for you telling of Mary’s anguish at the foot of the cross … More Lenten Anthems

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Stations of the Cross 13

March 28, 2024

Every Tuesday and Thursday in Lent we will bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross. Today ALM talks about Station 13: Jesus dies on the cross … More Stations of the Cross 13

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Lent Readings

March 27, 2024

Every Wednesday in Lent we will bring you an appropriate Lenten reading. Today Rev Sue reads for you “Judas’ Story” by Stephen Cottrell … More Lent Readings

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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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