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Heirs to the riches of creation

July 26, 2023

In the days of the Roman Empire, about 10% of the population were slaves. For the Romans, capturing slaves was a by-product of war. In the aftermath of the Jewish revolt against Rome shortly after the time of Jesus, a staggering 97,000 slaves were taken into bondage. Can you imagine what it would be like to be owned by another human being? … More Heirs to the riches of creation

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We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace – trad spiritual, arr. Hogan (1957-2003)

September 28, 2021

2018 has been a year of remembrance with concerts to commemorate the centenary of the ending of the Great War reaching their climax in November … More We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace – trad spiritual, arr. Hogan (1957-2003)

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So, you want to be great?

March 3, 2021

Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for Wednesday 3 March 2021, livestreamed by Rev Deborah from the vicarage … More So, you want to be great?

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We Shall Walk in the Valley of Peace

October 10, 2018

2018 has been a year of remembrance with concerts to commemorate the centenary of the ending of the Great War reaching their climax in November … More We Shall Walk in the Valley of Peace

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Safeguarding

Our Safeguarding Officers are:

Jacqueline J (children)

Andrew G (vulnerable adults)

They can be reached on stmargaretprestwich@gmail.com or via the Contact Us 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, 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

  • Holy Communion December 24, 2025 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
  • Crib Service December 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm St. Margaret C of E Church, St. Margaret's Vicarage, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK
  • Carol Singing December 24, 2025 at 11:00 pm – 11:30 pm St. Margaret C of E Church, St. Margaret's Vicarage, St Margaret's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2QB, UK

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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