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Tag: lent

Stop and Stare – William Henry Davies

March 9, 2022

Every Wednesday through Lent we will bring you an appropriate reading and prayers. We begin with Carol O, our ALM for prayer, spirituality and worship, reading the poem “Stop and Stare” by William Henry Davies … More Stop and Stare – William Henry Davies

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Stations of the Cross 2: Jesus takes up his cross

March 8, 2022

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 2: Jesus takes up his cross. … More Stations of the Cross 2: Jesus takes up his cross

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At the Name of Jesus

March 7, 2022

Throughout Lent we will be providing you with appropriate hymns, every Monday and Friday.

Here is a favourite for you – “At the Name of Jesus”. Do please join in … More At the Name of Jesus

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Create in me a clean heart, O God

March 5, 2022

Every Saturday in Lent we will bring you an appropriate anthem. From tomorrow the liturgical theme will be temptation, so Carol and Tom sing this beautiful song for you … More Create in me a clean heart, O God

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Drop, drop slow tears

March 4, 2022

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.

Here is Olando Gibbons’ hymn “Drop, Drop Slow Tears” … More Drop, drop slow tears

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Station of the Cross 1: Jesus is condemned to death

March 3, 2022

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 1: Christ is condemned to death. … More Station of the Cross 1: Jesus is condemned to death

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Ash Wednesday 2022

March 2, 2022

Our two services for Ash Wednesday were both livestreamed. Both included Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. The morning service at St Margaret’s was said, the evening service at St George’s was sung. Here they are for you again … More Ash Wednesday 2022

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Forty Days and Forty Nights

March 2, 2022

Throughout Lent we will be providing you with appropriate hymns, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Today is Ash Wednesday, and we begin with the hymn “Forty Days and Forty Nights”, and the Handel’s anthem “Wash Me Throughly” … More Forty Days and Forty Nights

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Rev Deborah’s March Letter to the Parish

March 1, 2022

In last month’s article for the magazine, I wrote about preparing for Lent. A slightly different way of preparing for Lent is to reflect on the journey of our own life and what our priorities are. The story below illustrates this. … More Rev Deborah’s March Letter to the Parish

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Rev Deborah’s February Letter to the Parish

February 1, 2022

This year Shrove Tuesday is on 2nd March and the start of Lent on 2nd March with Ash Wednesday, so it is a good time to think about preparing for Lent now as we will have started Lent just as the magazines for March are coming out … More Rev Deborah’s February Letter to the Parish

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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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