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Tag: Lenten giving

Resolutions: Beginning again

February 7, 2023

For various reasons this piece needed to be written on the 2nd January. It was hard to get my head around where we’ll be in February!  Lent is the obvious topic so it got me thinking. What is the difference between New Year’s Resolutions and Lenten disciplines? They can look very similar but delve deeper and there are big differences … More Resolutions: Beginning again

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In the Light of Eternity

March 14, 2022

Rev Sue preached this sermon during the morning service of Holy Communion on Ash Wednesday. Here it is for you again … More In the Light of Eternity

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Holy Communion for Sunday 13 March

March 13, 2022

Good morning and a warm welcome to our service of Holy Communion for Sunday 13 March, the second of Lent. Rev Sue will preside and preach. The opening hymn is “Forty Days and Forty Nights” … More Holy Communion for Sunday 13 March

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Dido’s Lament – H Purcell (1659-95)

April 13, 2021

This powerful aria is the penultimate song in Purcell’s opera “Dido and Aeneas”. I discovered it one January morning. We were recently locked down for the third time, infection rates were out of control and UK daily death rates were higher than ever … More Dido’s Lament – H Purcell (1659-95)

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Station 16: Jesus is Risen!

April 4, 2021

Every Tuesday and Thursday in Lent we will bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross. Today is Easter Day.

Today Rev Deborah talks about Station 16: Jesus is risen! … More Station 16: Jesus is Risen!

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Station of the Cross 15: Jesus is buried

April 3, 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 15: Jesus is buried … More Station of the Cross 15: Jesus is buried

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Rock of Ages

April 3, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The sixth week of Lent is Holy Week and today is Easter Eve … More Rock of Ages

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Station of the Cross 14: Jesus is taken down from the cross

April 2, 2021

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

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Day of wrath and day of wonder

April 2, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The sixth week of Lent is Holy Week, and today is Good Friday … More Day of wrath and day of wonder

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Thy will be done

April 1, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The sixth week of Lent is Holy Week, and today is Maundy Thursday … More Thy will be done

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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

  • Holy Communion March 22, 2023 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 March 22, 2023 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.
  • PCC Meeting March 22, 2023 at 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm St Margarets Church House Preceded by Holy Communion at 7pm

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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