Notices for Sunday 10 September
CLIMATE SUNDAY
Readings
Exodus 12.1–14; Romans 13.8–end; Matthew 18.15–20
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/pipandjims or via our website: www.stpetersleck.org
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.
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.
SUDAN
Father God, we lift up Sudan and pray for stability in the region and a path of peace. Bring justice and healing to this divided land, we pray. Amen.
Click to donate to the UNICEF appeal:
https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/sudan-appeal/
*PRAY FOR TURKEY AND SYRIA*
In the wake of the deadliest and most powerful recorded earthquake to hit Turkey in decades.
Click to donate to Christian Aid’s appeal:
https://give.christianaid.org.uk/donate/CAM-004766
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
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 first Sunday service is Harvest
on 1 October.
If you have any queries or would like to be on the Junior Church team, please contact Liz Johnson via the Parish Office.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles meets on Tuesdays during termtime from 10-11.30am in the Cottages. Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page
for a taste of what goes on!
SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE
The magazine is now available. Please let David Webber have any articles by Fri 22nd Sep for the October edition.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to support CCP. A grand total of 72.4kgs was collected in July. You can also donate directly here. Email gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
The lunches in April/May/June raised £220.67 for the Children’s Society thanks to generous donations. The next lunch will be on Friday 29 September. Sally & Peter
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.
REFRESHMENTS ROSTER
The new rota covering September and October is now on the board in the Cottages. If you can help with refreshments after the 10am service occasionally, please add your name to the list. All newcomers very welcome. Any queries please get in touch with Ro Bailey or Joey Kerr-Wilson via the Parish Office.
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.
CHELTENHAM HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
8-17th September 2023
Booklets are available at the back of the church or by clicking here.
ANNA CHAPLAINCY
CaBiC Anna Chaplaincy is going to be running the national Anna Chaplaincy training course in Cheltenham and Bishop’s Cleeve for people who are interested in becoming involved in the ministry of Anna Chaplaincy to older people in the local area. The course will run over 6 weeks, beginning on Mon 23rd Oct and is designed to cover the broad scope of Anna Chaplaincy.
If you would like more information, please contact CaBiC’s Anna Coordinator, Gill Ford, at gillian.ford@cabic.co.uk
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
See the latest green and eco tips on our Eco Church webpage.
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.
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Please take some time to calculate your carbon footprint at https://www.worldlandtrust.org/carbon-calculator/individual/
Buy Fairtrade
The power is in your hands! There are over 6,000 Fairtrade products from coffee and tea to flowers and gold. When you shop, look for the FAIRTRADE Mark. Buying Fairtrade – Fairtrade Foundation – Where to
find Fairtrade products
Climate Change and You
SAVE THE DATE: Thurs 5th Oct at 7.30pm
Petra Crofton, environmentalist, author and children’s worker, from A Rocha UK will be coming to talk to South Cheltenham churches at St Peter’s.
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at 10.30am on Wed 13th Sep at St. Stephen’s with Rev Gary. Click here for more info.
LECKHAMPTON VILLAGE HALL FAIR
Saturday 9th September, 2-6pm
Indoor street market, raffle, bar, arts and crafts, health and beauty, gifts, etc.
In aid of Leckhampton Village Hall Improvement Project
WE’VE GOT TALENT!
Sunday 24th September, 3-5pm
Community event in Leckhampton to support Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees
See flyers in church or click here for details. Maps of the venues will be available on the day.
For more information contact Natalie Burfitt 07793 493473 or burfittnatalie@gmail.com
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
South Cheltenham Youth is for secondary school age young people.
- 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
FATHERHOOD SURVEY
Lund University are conducting a research study on fathers’ experiences of social support and work-family life, especially in relation to the pandemic. To find out more, click on the link: https://redcap.link/pappa
LICENSING SERVICES
Please keep the following dates free in your diary:
Sunday 24th September, 10am
St. Philip & St. James, Leckhampton
Revd Gary Grady will be licensed by Bishop Rachel as Team Rector of The South Cheltenham Team.
Thursday 12th October, 7.30pm
St. Christopher’s, Warden Hill
Revd Lauren Gate will be licensed by Archdeacon Phil Andrew as the Associate Priest and Missioner for Warden Hill.