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
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
We celebrate Harvest this year on Sunday 4 October at St George’s and St Margaret’s, and also on 7 October for the Wednesday congregation … More Trinity 17: Harvest
On the first Sunday of Lent, Rev Deborah’s sermon on stewardship was interrupted by a ‘heckler’, who inadvertently helped to deliver the sermon for her! … More FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – A REVIEW OF STEWARDSHIP 2020
This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Wednesday 21 November 2018. Put the kettle on and have a listen to it here … More Parable of the Talents
Today is our Harvest Festival, in which Rev Deborah encouraged us to have a “Harvest of Talents”. In place of a formal sermon, she offered this story and reflection: …after which the Sunday School Singers sang this song of gratitude for all that we have in the world: Sunday School then led us in prayers … More Harvest 2017
Every year, actress Whoopi Goldberg co-hosts the American version of Comic Relief in aid of the homeless. It is one of many charitable commitments that she has. In an interview (Reader’s Digest) she was asked why she gives so much of her time to charitable work, she replied: … More Using God’s Gifts in Service of Others
On Sunday 22 January, a leaflet outlining our Year of Growth was given to all communicants at our services. If you were unable to attend, you can download it here: … More 2017: Year of Growth
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