St Margaret's Church Prestwich
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We are a welcoming, inclusive and diverse church where worship and prayer are at the centre of our lives. We worship God, follow Jesus, serve our neighbour and welcome all.
Main services: Sundays 9:45am, Wednesdays 10:00am
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Main services: Sundays 9:45am, Wednesdays 10:00am
stmargaretsprestwich.com
February Letter to the Parish
This month's letter comes from Rev Steve. “Discipline” is an unpopular word. It makes many think of punishment or a grim routine, pursued for its own sake, and without a smile. Yet actually it comes from the Latin word that means both to teach and to learn… the word…
This month's letter comes from Rev Steve. “Discipline” is an unpopular word. It makes many think of punishment or a grim routine, pursued for its own sake, and without a smile. Yet actually it comes from the Latin word that means both to teach and to learn… the word…
February Letter to the Parish
This month's letter comes from Rev Steve. “Discipline” is an unpopular word. It makes many think of punishment or a grim routine, pursued for its own sake, and without a smile. Yet actually it comes from the Latin word that means both to teach and to learn… the word that gives us “disciple”, “discernment” and even “discussion”. Without the discipline of my driving lessons (and the patience of my driving instructor), I would never have passed my driving test!
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February 3, 2026 at 10:41 AM
February Letter to the Parish
This month's letter comes from Rev Steve. “Discipline” is an unpopular word. It makes many think of punishment or a grim routine, pursued for its own sake, and without a smile. Yet actually it comes from the Latin word that means both to teach and to learn… the word…
This month's letter comes from Rev Steve. “Discipline” is an unpopular word. It makes many think of punishment or a grim routine, pursued for its own sake, and without a smile. Yet actually it comes from the Latin word that means both to teach and to learn… the word…
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
"February, and the air's so balmy snowdrops and crocuses might be fooled into early blooming. Then, the inevitable blizzard will come, blighting our harbingers of spring, and the numbed yards will go back undercover."- Gail Mazur
February 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
"February, and the air's so balmy snowdrops and crocuses might be fooled into early blooming. Then, the inevitable blizzard will come, blighting our harbingers of spring, and the numbed yards will go back undercover."- Gail Mazur
All your creatures, Lord, will praise you, and all your people will give you thanks. They will speak of the glory of your royal power, and tell of your might. Psalm 145: 10-11
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
All your creatures, Lord, will praise you, and all your people will give you thanks. They will speak of the glory of your royal power, and tell of your might. Psalm 145: 10-11
Give a Little
QR codes are now commonplace, on posters, leaflets, TV screens, and on our weekly service sheets. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world. Those of us comfortable with using smartphones can simply point the camera…
QR codes are now commonplace, on posters, leaflets, TV screens, and on our weekly service sheets. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world. Those of us comfortable with using smartphones can simply point the camera…
Give a Little
QR codes are now commonplace, on posters, leaflets, TV screens, and on our weekly service sheets. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world. Those of us comfortable with using smartphones can simply point the camera at the QR code, and it will open a website (which is specific to a particular QR code).
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February 1, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Give a Little
QR codes are now commonplace, on posters, leaflets, TV screens, and on our weekly service sheets. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world. Those of us comfortable with using smartphones can simply point the camera…
QR codes are now commonplace, on posters, leaflets, TV screens, and on our weekly service sheets. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world. Those of us comfortable with using smartphones can simply point the camera…
Our parish choir is taking a well-earned Christmas break at present. However, if you'd like to sing with us in the New Year, we rehearse in church on Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm. There is no audition process, nor any expectation that you can read music. Just come along and enjoy making mistakes with us.
January 31, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Our parish choir is taking a well-earned Christmas break at present. However, if you'd like to sing with us in the New Year, we rehearse in church on Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm. There is no audition process, nor any expectation that you can read music. Just come along and enjoy making mistakes with us.
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant." - Anne Bradstreet
January 31, 2026 at 10:01 AM
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant." - Anne Bradstreet
"Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour." - John Boswell
January 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
"Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour." - John Boswell
Because you are with me, Lord, I can wait in patience and in hope for the new life you bring. Amen
January 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Because you are with me, Lord, I can wait in patience and in hope for the new life you bring. Amen
Thomas Aquinas
God of truth, whose Wisdom set her table and invited us to eat the bread and drink the wine of the kingdom: help us to lay aside all foolishness and to live and walk in the way of insight, that we may come with your servant Thomas Aquinas to the eternal feast of heaven.
God of truth, whose Wisdom set her table and invited us to eat the bread and drink the wine of the kingdom: help us to lay aside all foolishness and to live and walk in the way of insight, that we may come with your servant Thomas Aquinas to the eternal feast of heaven.
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Thomas Aquinas
God of truth, whose Wisdom set her table and invited us to eat the bread and drink the wine of the kingdom: help us to lay aside all foolishness and to live and walk in the way of insight, that we may come with your servant Thomas Aquinas to the eternal feast of heaven.
God of truth, whose Wisdom set her table and invited us to eat the bread and drink the wine of the kingdom: help us to lay aside all foolishness and to live and walk in the way of insight, that we may come with your servant Thomas Aquinas to the eternal feast of heaven.
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven hallowed be Your name.” Matthew 6:9
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven hallowed be Your name.” Matthew 6:9
This Little Babe – Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
This article was written for the January 2023 issue of our parish magazine. One of my favourite mantras used in these monthly articles that carols are not just for Christmas. They are also for Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter. I may be stretching a…
This article was written for the January 2023 issue of our parish magazine. One of my favourite mantras used in these monthly articles that carols are not just for Christmas. They are also for Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter. I may be stretching a…
This Little Babe – Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
This article was written for the January 2023 issue of our parish magazine. One of my favourite mantras used in these monthly articles that carols are not just for Christmas. They are also for Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter. I may be stretching a point, but this piece is here in January to represent the flight to Egypt, and the fragility of a new-born baby, sent to be God’s warrior.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:51 AM
This Little Babe – Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
This article was written for the January 2023 issue of our parish magazine. One of my favourite mantras used in these monthly articles that carols are not just for Christmas. They are also for Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter. I may be stretching a…
This article was written for the January 2023 issue of our parish magazine. One of my favourite mantras used in these monthly articles that carols are not just for Christmas. They are also for Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter. I may be stretching a…
Timothy & Titus – Companions of Paul
Heavenly Father, who sent your apostle Paul to preach the gospel, and gave him Timothy and Titus to be his companions in faith: grant that our fellowship in the Holy Spirit may bear witness to the name of Jesus. Amen
Heavenly Father, who sent your apostle Paul to preach the gospel, and gave him Timothy and Titus to be his companions in faith: grant that our fellowship in the Holy Spirit may bear witness to the name of Jesus. Amen
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Timothy & Titus – Companions of Paul
Heavenly Father, who sent your apostle Paul to preach the gospel, and gave him Timothy and Titus to be his companions in faith: grant that our fellowship in the Holy Spirit may bear witness to the name of Jesus. Amen
Heavenly Father, who sent your apostle Paul to preach the gospel, and gave him Timothy and Titus to be his companions in faith: grant that our fellowship in the Holy Spirit may bear witness to the name of Jesus. Amen
The Conversion of St. Paul
O God, Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
O God, Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Conversion of St. Paul
O God, Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
O God, Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11
January 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11
Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives. Psalm 90:14
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives. Psalm 90:14
What can I give him, poor as I am, if I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb, if I were a wise man I would play my part, what can I give Him give my heart.
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
What can I give him, poor as I am, if I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb, if I were a wise man I would play my part, what can I give Him give my heart.
Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles – Isaiah 40:31
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles – Isaiah 40:31
The Lord is my Light and my Salvation – Brad Nix
This article first appreared in the May 2023 issue of our parish magazine. At St Margaret’s we are blessed to welcome highly talented musicians to perform concerts for us. One of the more recent groups to do this is HeartEdge Manchester. This is a…
This article first appreared in the May 2023 issue of our parish magazine. At St Margaret’s we are blessed to welcome highly talented musicians to perform concerts for us. One of the more recent groups to do this is HeartEdge Manchester. This is a…
The Lord is my Light and my Salvation – Brad Nix
This article first appreared in the May 2023 issue of our parish magazine. At St Margaret’s we are blessed to welcome highly talented musicians to perform concerts for us. One of the more recent groups to do this is HeartEdge Manchester. This is a group of choral scholars from across Greater Manchester, led by Andrew Earis – the Director of Music at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The Lord is my Light and my Salvation – Brad Nix
This article first appreared in the May 2023 issue of our parish magazine. At St Margaret’s we are blessed to welcome highly talented musicians to perform concerts for us. One of the more recent groups to do this is HeartEdge Manchester. This is a…
This article first appreared in the May 2023 issue of our parish magazine. At St Margaret’s we are blessed to welcome highly talented musicians to perform concerts for us. One of the more recent groups to do this is HeartEdge Manchester. This is a…
Gardener Mice
Continuing our look ‘under the bonnet’ of what keeps our parish ticking over, this week meet the Gardener Mice. These mice look after the plants around the Church and by the memorials, keeping the area neat and tidy. They also grow plants for fund raising during the year.
Continuing our look ‘under the bonnet’ of what keeps our parish ticking over, this week meet the Gardener Mice. These mice look after the plants around the Church and by the memorials, keeping the area neat and tidy. They also grow plants for fund raising during the year.
Gardener Mice
Continuing our look ‘under the bonnet’ of what keeps our parish ticking over, this week meet the Gardener Mice. These mice look after the plants around the Church and by the memorials, keeping the area neat and tidy. They also grow plants for fund raising during the year.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Gardener Mice
Continuing our look ‘under the bonnet’ of what keeps our parish ticking over, this week meet the Gardener Mice. These mice look after the plants around the Church and by the memorials, keeping the area neat and tidy. They also grow plants for fund raising during the year.
Continuing our look ‘under the bonnet’ of what keeps our parish ticking over, this week meet the Gardener Mice. These mice look after the plants around the Church and by the memorials, keeping the area neat and tidy. They also grow plants for fund raising during the year.
Ageing Prayer – Terisa Of Avila
Lord, You know better than I know myself,that I am growing older and will someday be old.Keep me from the fatal habit of thinkingI must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving tostraighten out everybody’s affairs.Make me…
Lord, You know better than I know myself,that I am growing older and will someday be old.Keep me from the fatal habit of thinkingI must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving tostraighten out everybody’s affairs.Make me…
Ageing Prayer – Terisa Of Avila
Lord, You know better than I know myself,that I am growing older and will someday be old.Keep me from the fatal habit of thinkingI must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving tostraighten out everybody’s affairs.Make me thoughtful but not moody;helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom,
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January 20, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Ageing Prayer – Terisa Of Avila
Lord, You know better than I know myself,that I am growing older and will someday be old.Keep me from the fatal habit of thinkingI must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving tostraighten out everybody’s affairs.Make me…
Lord, You know better than I know myself,that I am growing older and will someday be old.Keep me from the fatal habit of thinkingI must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving tostraighten out everybody’s affairs.Make me…
Let us give thanks for all the gifts we have received from God, our Father; also for His continued love. We have many things to thank God for – family, friends and all our spiritual needs. We see that the goodness and love of God follows us all the days of our lives.
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Let us give thanks for all the gifts we have received from God, our Father; also for His continued love. We have many things to thank God for – family, friends and all our spiritual needs. We see that the goodness and love of God follows us all the days of our lives.
Lord, help us not to seek the applause of our friends and colleagues, but rather to look to You for approval. Teach us to put into practice the principles of the Sermon on the Mount. Amen
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Lord, help us not to seek the applause of our friends and colleagues, but rather to look to You for approval. Teach us to put into practice the principles of the Sermon on the Mount. Amen