St Margaret’s and St George’s churches both have pipe organs. St Margaret’s also has a grand piano, a choir, and full sets of two types of hymn books. We are not given to singing worship songs. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that kind of music in worship, but they are better suited to churches with … More Come All You Vagabonds – Stuart Townend (b. 1963)
Formerly known as Maggie’s Music Makers, the time has come to rebrand and relaunch our parish choir, in a way that reflects the group’s evolution over the past nine years, and that readies the group for future development. The existing name was perfect for the group when it was first formed, but it is time … More St Margaret’s Voices
On Sunday 10th May the parish held its Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). During this meeting, Wardens, Officers and PCC members for the coming year were elected. They are: Wardens: David McConville, Laurel Avery Assistant Wardens (St Margaret’s): Norman Eskine, Lynda Horridge Deputy Wardens (St George’s): Vacant Deanery Synod: Gillian McConville, Diane Hill PPC Secretary: … More Annual Parochial Church Meeting
I spent two weeks of October in Lahore, Pakistan, which has a longstanding link with Manchester Diocese. What most people have asked me before and since, my mother being one of the loudest voices, is why do you want to go to Pakistan? It is a question I asked myself many times after registering interest in the visit … More My Time in Lahore
It is often said that a change is as good as a rest, so during summer 2024 I took a partial sabbatical from my more visible roles and responsibilities at St Margaret’s, set the ‘Out of Office’ on my parish email account, and visited other churches … More A Summer Sabbatical
This year’s parish retreat to Foxhill was a first for Andrew and Becky Ginn. Here are their reflections … More Foxhill Retreat
This month we have not one but two letters to the parish, one from our ALM Carol O, and the other from our Sunday Club leader Gillian:
Dear Friends … More September letters to the parish
As I write this letter, we have all just learnt of the death of a very dear and loyal friend, Joan Lane. I know she will be sadly missed by many of us and will be remembered for her energy, welcoming smile and devotion to God … More June letter to the parish
The Christian life is one of continuous conversions and crises as we deepen our faith. Throughout our life, we undergo a number of conversions with regard to our relationship with God. Spirituality is the process of allowing ourselves to grow in Christ through these conversions and ultimately, it allows us to grow in love by reflecting the divine. Spirituality focusses on how we live out our lives as Christians – it is something that cannot be seen as separate from our everyday lives. As Francis of Assisi said, “Preach the gospel at all times; when necessary, use words”. In other words, spirituality is a way of life … More Celtic Spirituality
Good morning and welcome to our service of holy communion for Sunday 8 January, on which we celebrate Epiphany – the arrival of the Magi and presentation of their gifts.
We also welcome Fr Shaun who is presiding at our services today. Our ALM Carol will deliver the sermon and intercessions.
We begin with the hymn “We Three Kings of Orient Are” … More The Feast of Epiphany
