The Reverend Br David Kernick, AG

Curate of St Margaret of Antioch, Toxteth
Diocese of Liverpool

The Parish Church of St Margaret of Antioch is part of the St Luke in the City team, comprising St Bride’s, St Michael’s and St Dunstan’s. As of spring 2025, we are also part of the wider Hope Parish Liverpool.

Visit St Margaret of Antioch, Toxteth

Every Sunday at 10.30am (Sung Eucharist) and Thursday at 12.30pm (Said Eucharist).

We belong to the Church of England and worship in the liberal Catholic tradition. As members of Inclusive Church, we strive to give everyone a warm welcome. GOOGLE MAPS

Contact Brother Dave: Tel. 07395 614 008 | Email kernick@gmail.com

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Ordination as Priest

Ordination as Priest

I will be ordained a priest in the Church of God on Saturday 20 June at 3pm in Liverpool Cathedral. All are welcome to join me for this occasion. I will celebrate my first Eucharist as priest the following day, Sunday 21 June, at 10.30am at St Margaret of Antioch, Toxteth.
Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent 2026

Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent 2026

Sermon given on Sunday 22 February at St Margaret of Antioch, Toxteth I must thank the parishioner who recommended I switch on the BBC last week, to watch a drama filmed not far from here—in and around the Georgian Quarter and the DIngle as well as a bit further north, in Everton and Crosby—in the…
Ash Wednesday Reflection

Ash Wednesday Reflection

Reflection given at St Margaret of Antioch, Toxteth, on 18 February 2026 This season of Lent is about a journey—from despair to hope, from death to life. It begins with an acknowledgement that we are weak, that we are mortal; that each of us, rich or poor, honoured or despised, cannot avoid the inevitable. We…
Behold, the Lamb of God! 2nd Sunday of Epiphany, 2026

Behold, the Lamb of God! 2nd Sunday of Epiphany, 2026

Sermon preached at St Margaret of Antioch, 18 January 2026 John 1.29-42 I don’t know if you’ve ever made the journey up to the high altar—we don’t use it often, if at all, because the steps offer a bit of a challenge for some of us. In the centre, we have the tabernacle, named for…

My other sites

davidlrattigan.com – This is now an archive of some previous work in writing, editing and other creative and arts-related endeavours. Here you’ll find articles and excerpts on subjects from film and LGBTQ+ to religion and Hammer horror.

prayingwithjesus.co.uk – Resources for prayer and contemplation. This originated as a home for the Scriptural Rosary, but it has expanded to include other prayers, litanies and devotions – and hopefully will continue to grow.

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