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2nd Sunday of Lent – Sacrifice

February 28, 2021

Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for the second Sunday of Lent. The liturgical theme is Sacrifice. We begin by singing together “Take up Thy Cross”: https://fb.watch/3Xb2uEjm7g/ The Anthem today is “Dido’s Lament” (Purcell) We conclude with “O Jesus, I have promised”:

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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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Jesu, lover of my soul

February 26, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The liturgical theme for the first week of Lent is temptation … More Jesu, lover of my soul

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Station of the Cross 3: Jesus falls the first time

February 25, 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 3: Jesus falls the first time … More Station of the Cross 3: Jesus falls the first time

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Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

February 24, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The liturgical theme for the first week of Lent is temptation … More Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

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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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Stations of the Cross 2: Jesus takes up his cross

February 23, 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 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, Every Knee shall Bow

February 22, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The liturgical theme for the first week of Lent is temptation … More At the Name of Jesus, Every Knee shall Bow

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Mission Action Plan (MAP) 2021

February 21, 2021

Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for the first Sunday of Lent. We begin by singing together “Forty Days and Forty Nights” … More Mission Action Plan (MAP) 2021

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How Can I Keep From Singing?

February 20, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. This anthem is a Saturday bonus … More How Can I Keep From Singing?

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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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