Parcevall Hall 2017
July 10, 2017
What a lovely, joyful and prayerful weekend this was!
Twenty of us went to Parcevall this year, both from St. Margaret’s and St. George’s … More Parcevall Hall 2017
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Ascension Sunday
June 2, 2017
Last Monday afternoon, a group of us from Prestwich met at The Christie to present the banner that had been made by the inter-faith sewing group. It was a truly joyous time affirming the relationships that had been built between faith groups in the community as well as the wonderful work of The Christie … More Ascension Sunday
Enemy of Apathy (John L Bell & Graham Maule)
May 17, 2017
A very long time ago, when I was doing my A levels, there was a notice on the wall of the VIth form common room that said, “Apathy Rules OK”. It dangled from one drawing pin, as no one could be bothered finding another to replace the one that had clearly fallen out … More Enemy of Apathy (John L Bell & Graham Maule)
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
Creative Prayer for Lent #4 – Tai Chi
March 30, 2017
The fourth session of this year’s Lent course explored the use of Tai Chi as a way into silent contemplative prayer. Originally a form of Chinese martial art (not to be confused with Tai Kwon DoTai Chi!), Tai Chi is commonly practised throughout … More Creative Prayer for Lent #4 – Tai Chi
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
Forgiveness
March 15, 2017
This morning’s sermon was about forgiveness … More Forgiveness
Temptation
March 15, 2017
Today we are thinking about choices. I have three boxes. In each box there is something – it may be something good or something not so good. I am going to ask someone to choose a box and I am going to offer some choices. You have to decide what to do … More Temptation
Creative Prayer for Lent #2 – Art
March 15, 2017
This week’s Lent session on Creative Prayer was led by Rev Janet Butterworth, and focused on Art as a medium for creative prayer … More Creative Prayer for Lent #2 – Art
Creative Prayer for Lent #1 – Poetry
March 15, 2017
On the afternoon of Sunday 5 March a group of St Margaret and St George’s parishioners gathered at the vicarage for the first of our Lent sessions about Creative Prayer, beginning with poetry. This session was led by Rev Deborah. She set the context for praying by reading poetry, praying by listening to poetry, and praying through writing poetry … More Creative Prayer for Lent #1 – Poetry
