Today is the feast day of St Nicholas. Like St Cecilia, who I mentioned a fortnight ago, we don’t know much about his actual life. We do know that he was Bishop of Myra, in what is now Turkey. One of the early legends about him is that he gave three girls a dowry to prevent them having to enter prostitution when their family fell on hard times. He delivered the gifts at night so that he could remain anonymous … More Saint Nicholas
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat or two … More Digital Advent Calendar 2023 Day 6
Be still and be ready for the Good News, the Good News is coming and we need to be ready for it and in advent that is what we do. We are in a time of waiting for something to come. Of course we know what we are waiting for and that is the focus of advent, it really is a time to wait for something new and renewing to come in the future. We are waiting for the birth of the Christ Child, I little bit of light in a difficult world. We’re are putting a candle in an orange today to remember that … More Be still and be ready
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat or two … More Digital Advent Calendar 2023 Day 5
When we think about the meaning of Christmas inevitably the Christmas readings are interpreted for us by the carols we know so well, and the images on Christmas cards that illustrate them. One major theme is the light coming into darkness … More The light shines in the darkness
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat or two … More Digital Advent Calendar 2023 Day 4
Today is St Cecilia’s Day. She was a Christian in the third century who welcomed others into her home where she led worship. This drew the attention of the Roman authorities, and she was martyred for her faith. Legend has it that she sang to God on her wedding day with such beauty and sincerity that her pagan husband became a Christian convert. She became the patron saint of music … More St Cecilia
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat or two … More Digital Advent Calendar 2023 Day 3
Good morning and welcome to our Christingle service, held on Advent Sunday. Rev Sue will preside and Rev Helen will preach. We begin with the hymn “Make Way” … More Advent Sunday and Christingle
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat or two … More Digital Advent Calendar 2023 Day 2
St Margaret's Church Prestwich 