Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat. Today Carol and Tom take us from the sublime – “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” – to the ridiculous – “Santa Baby”, exploring both the sacred and lighter side of Christmas … More 2022 Digital Advent Calendar Day 21
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat. Today Rev Sue reads “The Villager” by Rev Rachel Mann. This is followed by Maggie’s Music Makers leading us in a singalong “Once in Royal David’s City” … More 2022 Digital Advent Calendar Day 20
To my mind, anybody working with young people has the opportunity to be a leader of youth ministry. In faith schools, children and young people see the vision of Christ through the way we all interact and treat one another. As St. Francis of Assisi says, “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, use words”. In this way, we are all youth ministry leaders … More How teachers in faith schools can help nurture a young person’s relationship with Jesus
Whilst walking, I have begun to find respect and beauty for this time of year as the leaves fall off the trees, creating various colours. On a good day, you can see the sun come through the trees, and I begin to see why this is some people’s favourite time of the year. This diversity in nature reminds me of a beautiful quote from Therese of Lisieux … More Matt says “Hello”
This Sunday is about Expectation and Expectations. Same word, subtle difference.
Isaiah is giving hope to those who have been exiled and who will eventually return to Zion. His expectation is for the Redeemed to move into a land full of blossom where they will be able to rejoice. “Where waters shall break forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.” The expectation is that the people will be happy … More Expectation & Expectations
Good morning and welcome to our service of holy communion for the fourth Sunday of advent, in which we celebrate Mary. Rev Sue will preside, and Matt will preach.
We begin with the hymn “Gabriel’s Message” … More Fourth Sunday of Advent – Mary
Good morning and welcome to our service of Holy Communion for the third Sunday of advent, in which we observe the role of John the Baptist in Christ’s story. We began with the hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”. The first verse was an unaccompanied solo, sung in Latin … More Third Sunday of Advent: John the Baptist
Today as we celebrate the first Sunday in advent, we also remember that it is the first Sunday of the Church’s New Year and we begin to prepare for Christmas Day. Yes, I’ve said it Christmas Day (I think we can now officially say it as it’s only 4 weeks today!!) … More Advent Sunday 2022
Christmas is a time for the telling of sentimental tales. You may know this one written in 1906, by the American author O. Henry. If you do, then never mind – Christmas is also a time for re-telling the old stories … More Rev Sue’s December letter to the parish
A trivia question. Pippa Matthews, Jamie Murray, Alfie Allen. What do they have in common? They are all fairly well-known but have more famous siblings. Pippa’s sister is the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine, Jamie and Andy Murray are both tennis players and Alfie Allen, who played Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones is brother to the singer Lily. I wonder how they feel about it. Does jealousy eat them up, or can they be happy for their brother or sister’s success? Or a mixture of both? … More Celebrating Ordinary Saints
St Margaret's Church Prestwich 