St. Margaret's Church
Our Vision
“To receive God’s love in Christ and to share it with all.”
St Margaret's has witnessed to the love of Christ in this community for over 500 years, and it is a partner church with Warwick Gates Community Church. Both churches are in the same Parish, and are committed to sharing the good news of Jesus and to caring for those in our communities. We welcome all to our services, and please find more details of our Church life on this page.
Our Services:
Sundays:
8am - Holy Communion.
10am - Morning worship. (Communion twice per month.)
6.30pm - Evening worship. (Communion once per month.)
Thursdays we have a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am.
St Margaret’s Church is open every day for prayer.
Baptisms & Weddings
If you wish to arrange a baptism, wedding,reading of banns or any matters arising from these events we would be pleased to welcome you on Monday evenings (except bank holidays) between 6.30-7.30pm in the Chapter House at the back of the church.
Our Activities:
St. Margaret’s is a “Seven day a week” Church, and you will find that we have events for all ages each week. On Sundays at the 10am service there is a Sunday School, and an all age service once a month. We have Rainbow and Brownie uniformed organisations, fellowship/Bible study groups, a Mother’s Union and more going during the week.
We have various occasional events too, and special courses on a regular basis. One of these is our Alpha course, which is our “Christian discovery channel”. It is an opportunity to enjoy an evening out, a good meal, and to hear and ask questions about the foundational truths of Christianity. Many have found a happy and meaningful faith through attending an Alpha course, and we invite you to make contact with us to find out the dates of the forthcoming course.
If you wish to sign up for the course email: community.centre@warwickgates.org.uk
Our Members:
Our members are from all sorts of walks of life, and all ages! We welcome all to come and join us in our life of discovery of the amazing love of God shown us in Jesus Christ! Our Church is led by a Church Council and a Ministry Leadership Team and we are committed to helping each of our members find their place and a fulfilling role in the body of Christ, the Church.
How to Find Out More!
Please contact the Rector, Rev Richard Suffern for more information.
Tel: 01926 425070 or Email: rwss@talktalk.net
We have welcome packs for those who are new to our Parish and please pick up one of our monthly magazines or weekly news sheets from Church to get right up-to-date with what's happening. We look forward to welcoming you!
Parish Magazine
We publish a parish magazine ten times a year. This publication contains an editorial from the Rector, usually on a current issue of importance in Christian church life. In addition there are humourous and informative articles about the parish and the larger world.
For £3.00 a year you can receive your copy monthly through the letter-box. Please contact Mr.Bob Attwood on 01926 770 814. Or you can download the most recent issues for free.
The editor is Vanessa Cooper. For more information call 01926 313058 or email andersonsuk@btinternet.com
St. Margaret's Chapter House
Behind the church is our hospitality suite complete with full kitchen. This is available as a venue for small conferences, away-days and children's parties. To hire the Chapter House please apply by completing and returning an application form. You can download a Chapter House application form here.
St. Margaret's Church Junior School
We are delighted to have close links with our Church Junior School of St. Margaret's. The School Governing body is well represented by members of the Church, and our Rector, Rev Richard Suffern, is Chair of Governors. The school regularly visits St. Margaret's Church for educational purposes, and each year, pupils give an Easter and Christmas presentation which helps us appreciate the Christian significance of these festivals.
http://www.st-margarets.warwickshire.sch.uk/
Youth Activities
Pizza & Prayer
A group for 11-18 yearolds. Held every Thursday evening 7.00-8.30pm at St.Margaret's Chapter House. Open to everyone; this is a cool place to chill out and enjoy pizza, learn about the things of God
through discussion,study, music and fun. For more details telephone Paul Warren 01926 317087
or email warren_paul2@sky.com
Saturday Club at the Methodist Church
This is an activity club for young Christians. Held at the Methodist Church on the 2nd Saturday of the month, 10am - 11.30pm. For ages 5 - 9. Activities include; tuck shop, games, songs and fun. Supported by Whitnash Methodist, St Margaret's and Warwick Gates Community Church. Please contact Jan Tyrell on 01926 424 418 for more information.
Contact List
Rector: Rev’d Richard Suffern, The Rectory, Whitnash. 01926 425 070 Email: rwss@talktalk.net
Christian Community Worker: Roger Horsley 01926 427 626 Email: roger.horsley@btinternet.com
Children & Families Worker: Paul Warren 01926 317087 Email warren_paul2@sky.com
Trainee Evangelist: Damien Hine 01926 317098 Email:damienhine2000@hotmail.com
Ordained Local Minister: Rev'd Steve Bate 01926 334 134. Email:sbate@aol.com
Trainee Evangelist: Dawn Hudson 07951 764429 Email:
Parish Administrator: Charmaine Morris, W. G. Community Church (normal office hours) 01926 335 228. Email: community.centre@warwickgates.org.uk