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Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep (ME Frye 1905-2004)

June 22, 2021

This well known poem was written in 1932 by Mary Elizabeth Frye in response to a conversation with a Jewish friend. The friend had fled Germany for America, and for obvious reasons was unable to be with her terminally ill mother when she died … More Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep (ME Frye 1905-2004)

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Kingdom Seeds – a reflection by ALM Carol O

June 13, 2021

This reflection was given by our Authorised Lay Minister Carol during Morning Worship on on Sunday 13 June 2021.
During Lent we received a packet of seeds to plant representing new life, nurture, and growth. Let’s call these our Kingdom Seeds … More Kingdom Seeds – a reflection by ALM Carol O

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Love Leadeth Me (Chris O’Hara)

June 8, 2021

The liturgical theme for the fourth Sunday of Easter is always “the Good Shepherd” – who is of course Jesus. There are many references in the gospels of Jesus likening himself to the shepherd of a flock (in which we are the sheep), and of course there is the famous parable of the Lost Sheep … More Love Leadeth Me (Chris O’Hara)

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The Song of the Tree of Life – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

May 11, 2021

Is it only me that has a favourite compendium of sacred anthems? It’s “the blue and yellow one”, also known as “Anthems for Choirs 2: Twenty-four Anthems for Sopranos and Altos (unison and 2-part)” … More The Song of the Tree of Life – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

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Thine be the Glory

April 5, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we have been pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. Today is Easter Monday. Christ is risen – so here is a celebratory bonus hymn. Please join in with our singing group! … More Thine be the Glory

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Rock of Ages

April 3, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The sixth week of Lent is Holy Week and today is Easter Eve … More Rock of Ages

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Thy will be done

April 1, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The sixth week of Lent is Holy Week, and today is Maundy Thursday … More Thy will be done

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Drop, drop slow tears

March 31, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The sixth week of Lent is Holy Week … More Drop, drop slow tears

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Stand up, stand up for Jesus

March 29, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. … More Stand up, stand up for Jesus

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How deep the father’s love for us

March 26, 2021

The liturgical theme for the fifth week of Lent is Christ’s Passion, and today Carol O sings for us … More How deep the father’s love for us

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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, 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

  • Rhyme Time February 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm St. Margaret's Community Centre, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2LY, UK This is an event reminder
  • Holy Communion February 4, 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am St. Margaret C of E Church, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK A said service of Holy Communion
  • Maggie's Music Makers February 4, 2026 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

Baptisms, Banns of Marriage, Weddings, 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.

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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