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An Evening of Neapolitan Song: Saturday, 4 February, 8.00 pm 23 January 2012
In St Margaret’s Church.
Soprano: Rossella Bondi
Piano: Bethe Levvy
Entry £8/£5/under 16s free. In aid of St Margaret’s Lady Chapel Appeal.
Social Evening with Supper: Sunday, 5 February, 7.00–9.00pm 05 January 2012
Parish Supper and Social Evening, with team quiz activities and a treasure hunt, at St Margaret’s Church. Please sign the sheet at the back of Church or email Michele Crawford (crawford.smith22@btinternet.com) if you would like to come. All welcome. Please bring a bottle and either a bring-and-share pudding or contribute a couple of pounds to the kitty. More information or details about food etc from Michele in person, by email or phone (01865 558983).
About Us
We are a traditional, vibrant church. The Eucharist is central to our worship.
We follow the liturgical year, celebrating major festivals and Saints’ Days, enriching and uplifting our worship through colour and sound.
Our aim is to provide a worshipping environment in which people of all ages, both individuals and families, are welcomed as part of a wider family.
Our flourishing choir and fine organ make a major contribution to the strong musical dimension of our services, following the very best choral tradition of English music.
We encourage the development of faith through exploration, learning from each other and supporting each other in our life of faith. The active Sunday school furthers this aim. We aim to encourage one another to a commitment to a life of prayer and in particular to pray regularly for one another.
St Margaret’s Church is located on the corner of St Margaret’s and Kingston Road: see the map.
St Margaret’s is closely involved with the local Church of England Primary School, SS. Philip and James School, and St Margaret’s Institute, our local community centre (contacts here). In addition we support a number of outreach projects.
The parish War Memorial is situated in the corner of St Margaret’s churchyard.
St Margaret’s is part of the Church of England, and is located in the Diocese of Oxford. It forms part of a Joint Benefice uniting the parish of St Giles’ with the parish of St Margaret’s Church and the (now closed) church of St Philip and St James (Phil & Jim).
We believe in God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.