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Maundy Thursday Sermon

April 28, 2022

It is lovely to be with you on this Maundy Thursday, that special day in the church’s year when we recall the Last Supper, the Footwashing and the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed; it feels like too much for one day rather like a triple decker chocolate cake from Slattery’s! … More Maundy Thursday Sermon

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Knowing the unknown God

May 16, 2021

Rev Sue preached this sermon on Wednesday 12 May – the day before Ascension Day. Here it is for you again:
I don’t know whether you have ever been to Glastonbury. As a child looking out from our garden, I could see the distinctive shape of Glastonbury Tor rising out of the Somerset levels … More Knowing the unknown God

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October 20 Trinity 18

November 12, 2019

‘And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?’ A very disturbing question to end the Gospel reading on today and one I am sure will continue to be debated until the Son of Man, Jesus, does return to earth again … More October 20 Trinity 18

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Travelling Light

July 29, 2019

Hi Jesus.  It’s Sue here. I’m sorry I missed the briefing this morning – I was just sorting out the cat sitters. I’ve got you on Bluetooth so I’ll just finish packing as we talk … More Travelling Light

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Safeguarding

Our Safeguarding Officers are:

Jacqueline J (children)

Andrew G (vulnerable adults)

They can be reached on PSO@stmargaretprestwich.com or via the Safeguarding page of this website

St Margaret Prestwich

St Margaret Prestwich

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 and the Lady Wilton Hall (Simister) are all available for hire. Please submit your enquiries via the Contact Page. St Margaret's Community Centre is not currently taking bookings.

Upcoming Events

  • Simister Festival April 25, 2026 at 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester M25 2SB, UK
  • Holy Communion April 26, 2026 at 8:00 am – 9:00 am St Margaret's
  • Eucharist (St Margaret's) April 26, 2026 at 9:45 am – 11:00 am St. Margaret C of E Church, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals

Baptisms, Banns of Marriage, Weddings and 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, followed by coffee.

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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