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I Am the Great Sun (Causley/Chydenius)

April 30, 2017

This article first appeared in the April 2017 issue of our parish magazine.

I was first introduced to “I Am the Great Sun” at a Manchester Chorale rehearsal in Autumn 2016. We were preparing a mainly sacred program of music for a tour to Antwerp, where all our our performances would be in churches. Even though I was concentrating on sight singing complex harmonies and powerful words, it was a truly spine tingling experience … More I Am the Great Sun (Causley/Chydenius)

APCM REPORT 2017

April 30, 2017

On Sunday 23 April, Rev Deborah’s sermon served as her report on the past year for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting … More APCM REPORT 2017

“Christo Resurgenti”, by Francois Couperin (1668-1733)

April 21, 2017

St Margaret’s choir was introduced to this for the first time a couple of years ago during Lent in preparation for that year’s Easter Day service. The text is … More “Christo Resurgenti”, by Francois Couperin (1668-1733)

Creative Prayer for Lent #3 – Music

March 26, 2017

This session, led by the lovely Marion, began with a beautiful piece of music. We sat quietly listening, relaxing and letting our thoughts subside … More Creative Prayer for Lent #3 – Music

“Stabat Mater Dolorosa”, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736)

March 20, 2017

It is often said that no parents should outlive their children. However this hymn, sung as a duet, tells of the sorrows of Mary in her vigil at the foot of Jesus’ cross. Deeply moving, the words of the first movement are … More “Stabat Mater Dolorosa”, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736)

Song of Simeon, or Nunc Dimittis

March 7, 2017

Simeon spent his whole life waiting. At last, Jesus’ parents took him to the temple to be presented as a new born baby. Simeon took Him in his arms and knew that his long wait was over … More Song of Simeon, or Nunc Dimittis

Love The Lord Your God (Mark and Helen Johnson)

February 15, 2017

This article first appeared in the parish magazine in February 2014.
I thoroughly enjoy my time at Sunday School Singing Practice each week … More Love The Lord Your God (Mark and Helen Johnson)

“Song of the Wise Men” (trad., arr. Bullard b.1947)

February 6, 2017

This article first appeared in the January 2014 issue of our parish magazine.

“Song of the Wise Men” is a Puerto Rican traditional folk carol. I think I discovered it two Christmases ago at St Margaret’s and fell in love with it … More “Song of the Wise Men” (trad., arr. Bullard b.1947)

O Holy Night: Cappeau (1808-1877) and Adams (1803-1856)

February 5, 2017

This article first appeared in the January 2017 issues of our parish magazine.
Quite possibly my all time favourite Christmas carol, “O Holy Night” never fails to give me tingles down my spine … More O Holy Night: Cappeau (1808-1877) and Adams (1803-1856)

Hope of Heaven

January 9, 2017

In our parish we usually mark the first Sunday in December with a Christingle service. For me, this is one of the highlights of the year. There is something magical about candlelight, and Christingle candles are particularly special … More Hope of Heaven

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