Christmas Nativity
December 18, 2016
There was no sermon this morning. Instead the children of our Sunday School retold the Christmas story for us, in words and songs. You can watch the video … More Christmas Nativity
Tag: music
The Sound of Silence
December 4, 2016
An abridged version of this article first appeared in the November issue of our parish magazine. Here it is in full. Perhaps one of music’s most infamous compositions is John Cage’s 1952 piece, 4’33” (pronounced Four Minutes Thirty Three Seconds, or more simply, Four-Thirty Three) … More The Sound of Silence
Mary’s “Yes!”
November 28, 2016
Advent with Mary 2016 – this quiet afternoon of prayer, reflection and music was prepared and offered by our Reader, Carol O, on Advent Sunday 2016.
Mary’s story lays before us just how costly saying “Yes!” to God can be. We are invited in the silences to place our own story alongside hers and see what we can learn about the effects of an intervening God let loose in our lives … More Mary’s “Yes!”
“Jerusalem” William Blake (1757-1827) and Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918)
November 1, 2016
This article was first published in the October 2016 issue of our Parish Magazine.
Which of us has not ever sung “Jerusalem” … More “Jerusalem” William Blake (1757-1827) and Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918)
There is a Country Far Beyond the Stars – Parry (1848-1918)
October 5, 2016
Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1st Baronet, was an English composer, probably best known for stirring hymns and anthems such as “Jerusalem” and “I Was Glad” … More There is a Country Far Beyond the Stars – Parry (1848-1918)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J S Bach (1685-1750)
September 4, 2016
This article was first published in the August 2016 edition of the parish magazine … More Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J S Bach (1685-1750)
Anniversary Sunday 2016
July 21, 2016
Anniversary Sunday this year was on 26 June. The Sunday School children were active leaders in the service, preparing prayers, forming the Offertory party, and singing three anthems… … More Anniversary Sunday 2016
Happy Birthday, Queen Elizabeth!
July 21, 2016
Saturday 18 June was the date on which members of St Margaret’s Community came together to celebrate the 90th birthday of HRH Queen Elizabeth with an informal concert… … More Happy Birthday, Queen Elizabeth!
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