Don’t you love it when the bible is nice, clear, precise about its teachings and what God wants of those who follow the way. Never contradicts itself or gives mixed messages. Yet at first glance todays three reading all seem to give different advice on the best way to receive grace from God, so which one is right … More How to be faithful to Jesus
At the very beginning of Jesus earthly ministry, he called twelve disciples to be with him. He sent them out to preach the gospel in pairs. Later, when St Paul was journeying throughout the known world to spread the good news, he always had at least one companion, and not just a servant to keep him safe, but another preacher who would work alongside him. The message is clear – ministry is not a solo occupation … More Teamwork
There are times when in life we are at a crossroads, and there are various scenarios possible for the future. I think that we are now at one such moment with St Margaret’s … More A Story with Two Endings
Rev Deborah’s annual report to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting was read out during the morning service on Sunday 24 April 2022. Here it is for you again … More Vicar’s Annual Report for the Parish of St Margaret’s Prestwich
The last twelve months have seen us adjusting gradually to life with fewer restrictions, although, ironically, many of us did contract Covid during that time. Precautions have become a matter for personal choice, rather than mandated by the government, so we have been tentatively bringing back elements of our life together … More How is God calling you to serve?
Today we remember Hugh, who was the Bishop of Lincoln in the 12th century. The king at the time was Henry the Second. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, had been murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights who thought that they were acting on the King’s wishes … More Speaking truth to power
This powerful aria is the penultimate song in Purcell’s opera “Dido and Aeneas”. I discovered it one January morning. We were recently locked down for the third time, infection rates were out of control and UK daily death rates were higher than ever … More Dido’s Lament – H Purcell (1659-95)
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
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 Good Friday … More Day of wrath and day of wonder
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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