Notices for Sunday 10 December
ADVENT 2
Readings
Isaiah 40.1–11; 2 Peter 3.8–15a; Mark 1.1–8
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is livestreamed at 9am each morning (Mon-Thu). You can also attend in person on a Mon at Pip & Jim’s, on Tue at St. Christopher’s, on Weds at Emmanuel and on Thu at St. Peter’s.
Live-stream: www.facebook.com/southcheltenham or via our website: www.stpetersleck.org
| Morning Prayer has moved to a new South Cheltenham Team homepage, which can be accessed here: www.facebook.com/southcheltenham |
Daily Prayer App
If you have a mobile, then you may wish to download the Daily Prayer app (available from Daily Prayer (chpublishing.co.uk)), which will have the services the readings for the day.
Live Streams
The live-stream for the 10am service this week will be available from: www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
CALENDAR of events
Click here to see upcoming events
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary or Revd Jacqueline know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be offered for them and their family.
PARISH GIVING
The parish giving scheme provides St. Peter’s with a regular income and a means with which to plan ahead. You can join by phoning 0333 002 1260. If you would like more information please take a look at www.parishgiving.org or email Peter Marlow peter.marlow@softcopy.co.uk. You can also support St. Peter’s by making an online donation at: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/7930.
Prayer Requests
Please email these to the Parish Office, Revd Gary or to Revd Jacqueline.
ISRAEL-PALESTINE
O God of all justice and peace we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths – Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for to all of us you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Click here to donate to the Christian Aid Middle East Crisis appeal:
https://give.christianaid.org.uk/donate/CAM-005943
PRAY FOR UKRAINE
Please continue to keep all those affected by the war in Ukraine in your prayers. You can still donate using the DEC link below: www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal. See our website Noticeboard if you would like to be involved in the Ukranian Family Support Group.
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
RE-ORDERING OF THE CHURCH BUILDING
The final phase of re-ordering will take place between 8-Jan and 11-Mar, during which time the church will be closed. Please see info sheet with details of services during that time.
PARISH MAGAZINE
The December issue is now available. Many thanks to David Webber for editing
ADVENT COMPLINE
Tuesdays December 5th, 12th and 19th at 7pm
Compline is a short quiet and reflective service, ideal for a time of peace in the Christmas preparations. The services are led by Anne Webber and Melissa Webb.
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS
Click here to sign up to the CofE Advent and Christmas reflections (via app or emails).
HAMPTON HOUSE CHRISTMAS SERVICE
The Carols and Communion service at Hampton House will be on Weds 20th Dec at 11am,
(not the 22nd as in the magazine).
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles takes place from 10-11.30am in the Cottages. Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
JUNIOR CHURCH
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in
the carpeted area and on the activities table each week in church.
The next 1st Sunday service will be ‘We 3 Kings’ on 7 Jan!
If you have any queries or would like to be on the Junior Church team, please contact Liz Johnson via the Parish Office.
MIDWEEK HOLY COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at 10.30am on Wed 13th Dec at St Stephen’s, Tivoli. More info here.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to the wonderful and generous congregation at St Peters.
The donations for CCP for October amounted to 53.2kgs.
You can also donate directly here. Email gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
CCP HAMPER SCAMPER
It’s time again for the annual Hamper Scamper appeal. There will be basket on the bench behind the font for special Christmas hamper items. The usual basket for everyday items will remain in the porch. The hampers will be made up at the end of November by CCP but special Christmas
items can still be donated throughout December. I am happy to collect items from anyone who has problems getting to the church.
Please email me at gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com
Many thanks, Gilly
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
See the latest green and eco tips on our Eco Church webpage.
***Have a GREEN Christmas!**
Click to see A Rocha’s twelve tips for a greener Christmas or follow the link from St P’s website https://stpetersleck.org/christmas/
COP28 – 30 Nov – 12 Dec
COP28 is the United Nations Climate Change conference taking place in the UAE. It is the 28th meeting of the Conference of Parties on climate change. Click here to read the CofE’s short guide to COP28 and to find out how you can get involved through prayer and contacting your MP.
Churchyard Maintenance
If you can spare an hour or two every so often, to help with grass cutting and other jobs around the churchyard, then please let Brad know via the Parish Office.
St Catherine Tree Planting
The rowan tree planting in the churchyard has been delayed – we will let you know a new planting date shortly.
CRAFT GROUP
The Craft Group meets on Wednesdays at 10am in the
Cottages. All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat.
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
South Cheltenham Youth is for 11-19 year olds.
- 11-16s – meet on Tuesdays during term time at Emmanuel Church, GL53 7NT from 7-8.30pm.
- 16-19s – meet on Weds during term time at
St Peter’s Cottages, GL53 0QJ from 7-8.30pm.
Click here for details.
Abbie Marsh, the team Youth Worker, can be contacted at abbie@cnc.church or on 07708 540732. The socials are:
@southcheltyouth
http://facebook.com/southcheltyouth
The programme for the autumn can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/3726fadba57c/autumn-term-south-cheltenham-youth
All young people across the SC team are invited to
CHRISTMAS MEAL AND SILENT DISCO
Tue 12 Dec, 7-9pm at Pip & Jim’s
Click here for details or contact Abbie.
AN ELIZABETHAN CHRISTMAS
Fri 8 Dec, 7.30pm at Pip and Jim’s GL50 2DD
Cantores Chamber Choir will be joined by the internationally renowned viol consort FRETWORK. Join us for a seasonal musical treat recreating the atmosphere of Christmas over 400 years ago. Tickets £20 from www.cantores.net. For more info please speak to Sally, Peter, Stephen, Rob or Kim.
PARISH CAROL SINGING
Please join us on Thursday 21st December. We will begin the evening with mulled wine and mince pies in Vineries Close from 6:30pm. Singing will start at 7pm and should finish around 8:45pm. As usual we will be collecting for The Children’s Society. More details from Peter & Sally Marlow.
PASTORAL CARE @ ST PETER’S
To find out more about the work of our ‘Pastoral team’, click here. If you, or someone else, is in need of any help or support. You can also speak to the clergy team or a churchwarden on any Sunday!
Need a lift to Church? Please let one of the Churchwardens or a member of clergy know.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
We will once again be delivering a St. Peter’s Christmas card, with details of our services,
to each one of the 2,800 houses in the parish. These will be available for delivery from the back of the church, so please pick up a pack (or 2) and help out if you canso please pick up a pack (or 2) and help out if you can.
COMMUNITY CAROL SINGING & WALK
Fri 22nd Dec, 6.30-7.30pm
In aid of Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees
Details on the flyer on the virtual noticeboard:
https://stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/communitywalk
SPECIAL SERVICES & EVENTS
Please make a note in your diaries of…
| Sat 16th December – Crib Decorating 2pm – Decorating the crib with story and crafts |
| Sun 17th December – Carol Service 6pm – Christmas Carol Service |
| Thur 21st December – Carol Singing 7pm – Carol singing around the village |
| Sun 24th December – CHRISTMAS EVE 3pm – Nativity Service 5.30pm – Crib Service 11pm – Midnight Mass |
SHAKESPEARE & RELIGION
Three meetings to discuss three plays by Shakespeare through the lens of religion:
- 25 Jan: The Merchant Of Venice – LOVE
- 21 Feb: Richard II – POWER
- 14 Mar: The Tempest – FORGIVENESS
Taking place at Pip & Jim’s, 10am-12pm
See poster in church/on website Noticeboard for details.
CHRISTMAS LINK ON WEBSITE
Click on the new icon on the Home page of the website to see information about services, and other resources.
SOUTH CHELTENHAM TEAM NEWS
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
Sun 10th Dec at 3pm,
St Stephen’s, Tivoli, GL51 3AB
An hour of Advent and Christmas music, from Bach to Irving Berlin, with Fiona and Melvin Brown and friends. Followed by tea and mince pies.
Retiring collection for church and organ repairs.
TEAM VICAR SHORT LISTING
Please pray for the Short Listing process on Wed 13th Dec as the interview panel consider applications for the Team Vicar vacancy at Pip & Jim’s and St. Stephen’s.