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Tag: Lenten sacrifice

Stations of the Cross 4: Jesus meets his mother

March 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 our Reader Christine talks about Station 4: Jesus meets his mother … More Stations of the Cross 4: Jesus meets his mother

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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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2nd Sunday of Lent – Sacrifice

February 26, 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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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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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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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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Station of the Cross 1: Jesus is condemned to death

February 18, 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 1: Christ is condemned to death … More Station of the Cross 1: Jesus is condemned to death

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Ash Wednesday 2021

February 17, 2021

Welcome to our service for Ash Wednesday, recorded in St Margaret’s Church. It includes prayers, reading, hymns, anthems, and the imposition of ashes. Please do join in … More Ash Wednesday 2021

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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – A REVIEW OF STEWARDSHIP 2020

April 2, 2020

On the first Sunday of Lent, Rev Deborah’s sermon on stewardship was interrupted by a ‘heckler’, who inadvertently helped to deliver the sermon for her! … More FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – A REVIEW OF STEWARDSHIP 2020

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Prestwich Mission Partnership

St Margaret's and St George's are both members of the Prestwich Mission Partnership (PMP), along with the churches of St Mary's Prestwich and St Gabriel's Sedgley Park.

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 3, 2021 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am St. Margaret C of E Church, St. Margaret's Vicarage, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK A said service of Holy Communion followed by coffee in the baptistry
  • Hymn (FB) March 3, 2021 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Maggie's Music Makers March 3, 2021 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

The Parish Office is open in church every Thursday from 7.00-8.00pm to arrange Baptisms, Banns of Marriage, Weddings, Funerals and other general enquiries. Alternatively, please submit your query 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 (said, style varies). Sunday services at St George’s are at 11.15am. St Margaret’s also offers a service of Holy Communion at 10am every Wednesday, and morning prayer at 8.30 every morning in the chancel; on Fridays the Peregrini service is used. The Church Office is open at 7.00-8.00pm every Thursday in church to arrange weddings, baptisms, and for general enquiries.

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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