Christ the King
November 22, 2020
Please join us for our service of Holy Communion for Sunday 22 November 2020, celebrating Christ the King … More Christ the King
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I Vow to Thee My Country words: Sir Cecil Spring Rice (1859-1918), music: Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
November 20, 2020
This article was written for the November 2017 edition of the parish magazine. A long time favourite, I was reminded of this hymn in May 2017 when I attended an Open Day at Trinity Laban Conservatoire with Jennifer. The last item on the schedule for prospective vocal applicants was a master class with mezzo soprano … More I Vow to Thee My Country words: Sir Cecil Spring Rice (1859-1918), music: Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
We Plough the Fields and Scatter
October 20, 2020
This article was written for the October 2017 edition of the parish magazine. According to Wikipedia, this is one of the most often performed hymns in the U.K. It even features in a shortened form as “All Good Gifts” in “Godspell”. We plough the fields and scatter the good seed on the land, but it … More We Plough the Fields and Scatter
The Call – George Herbert (1593-1633)/Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
September 20, 2020
This article was written for the September 2017 edition of the parish magazine. Published in 1911, Vaughan Williams set the words of Herbert’s poem The Call to music as one of a larger work, set of Five Mystical Songs. This song collection used four of Herbert’s poems, published in 1633 as “The Temple: Sacred Poems”. … More The Call – George Herbert (1593-1633)/Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Trinity 9
August 9, 2020
Here are the hymns for morning worship at St Margaret’s Prestwich, for the ninth Sunday of trinity (9 August 2020) … More Trinity 9
You are not alone
August 4, 2020
The Quiet Day for Staycation 2020 was on Tuesday 4 August, but in true monastic tradition began with Compline on the evening of Monday 3 August. The theme for the day was “You are not alone”. You can review the day – or indeed repeat it – whenever you wish, here … More You are not alone
Staycation Day 2: Wholeness and Well Being
August 4, 2020
Our ALM Carol offers prayers and reflections for our Staycation Week Quiet Day … More Staycation Day 2: Wholeness and Well Being
Trinity 8
August 2, 2020
With sincere apologies for the delays posting (Facebook live-streaming issues, 4G, broadband and wifi issues), this is our service for the 8th Sunday of Trinity. The Introit hymn is Lord enthroned in Heavenly Splendour. There is about 10 minutes of quiet organ music at the beginning of the service to help you settle ready for … More Trinity 8
Lockdown Blessings
August 1, 2020
For many, lockdown has been an incredibly difficult time of worry, isolation, ill-health, boredom and captivity. It has been tough, and will continue to be so for many months to come … More Lockdown Blessings
Wholeness and Wellbeing
July 26, 2020
Our ALM Carol offers prayers and reflections in this service of Wholeness and Well-being … More Wholeness and Wellbeing
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