Notices for Sunday 11 June
FIRST SUNDAY OF TRINITY
Readings
Genesis 12.1–9; Romans 4.13–end; Matthew 9.9–13, 18–26
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
COVID Arrangements
Please continue to hand sanitise on entry and respect a social distance; face coverings are now optional.
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.
THE CHALICE
The chalice has returned.
You are very welcome to make your own decision as to whether to receive the bread alone or the bread and the wine. If you prefer not to drink from the chalice, then please make your way back to your seat after receiving the bread. Intinction (the practice of dipping your own bread into the wine of the chalice) has been prohibited in the Church of England.
JUNIOR CHURCH IS BACK!
Breakfast Church will take place in the Cottages this Sunday and next Sunday there will be Fathers’ Day craft activities in church.
Going forward, the usual pattern will be:
1st Sundays – Activities in church
2nd Sundays – Breakfast Church in the Cottages
3rd Sundays – Junior Church in the Cottages
All children are welcome – pre-schoolers should bring a carer with them.
If you have any queries or would like to be on the Junior Church team, please contact Liz Johnson 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.
LITTLE PEBBLES
St. Peter’s Little Pebbles is back on Tuesdays from 10-11.30am in the Cottages. Please take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
South Cheltenham Youth for secondary school age young people meets on Tuesdays during term time at Emmanuel Church, GL53 7NT from 7-8.30pm to play games and discuss the big questions of life. Click here to see term dates.
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
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at St Stephen’s at 10.30am on Wed 14th June. Click here for more info.
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.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to support CCP. A grand total of 87.8kgs was collected in April. You can also donate directly here. Email gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
See the Lent Resources page on the website for suggestions of items to donate.
INTRODUCTION TO QIGONG
A gentle mindful stretching practice:
- 9-10 am at the Cottages (Garden)
- 10th June till 15th July inclusive
- £55 for 6 sessions
STARTS THIS SATURDAY!
Contact Jo jo@jojoy.co.uk or call 07577 547755 to reserve a place (see also flyers in church/online).
REFRESHMENTS ROSTER
If you can help with refreshments after the 10am service occasionally, please add your name to the list in the Cottages. All newcomers very welcome. Any queries please get in touch:
Ro Baillie or Joey Kerr-Wilson via the Parish Office.
VENUE MANAGER VACANCY
at St. Philip & St. James, Leckhampton
15 hrs/week £12,480/a.
There will be a rolling recruitment process for this post, with shortlisted candidates interviewed as they apply.
More details here:
@southcheltyouth
Could you join our Youth Team?
We are looking for some more team members to help us run youth work across South Cheltenham, in particular for our Tuesday evening youth work with ages 11-16. We would love to have at least one member from each Church in the South Cheltenham Team. Most of our team for this join us bi-weekly, but there is some flexibility on this.
We are also hoping to start a new group for ages 16-19, as well as exploring opportunities for schools work. We also run Sunday morning youth sessions in some Churches. So there are plenty of different styles of youth work that you could explore.
Whatever your age or talents, if you are interested in exploring joining our youth team, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@cnc.churchwho would love to meet with you and discuss the best fit for you. All of our potential youth team are informally interviewed, safer recruited, and have relevant DBS checks, before joining.
ENTERTAINING ANGELS
@ Cheltenham Playhouse, 6-10th June
Richard Everett’s play asks serious questions about loss, faith and just how well we can ever know those we love.
Elly, one of our parishioners, who is playing a role in the production says:
“It’s funny, emotional and discusses faith, God and forgiveness in a way I think a lot of parishioners would enjoy.”
More details at: www.cheltplayhouse.org.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.
Recycling in Gloucestershire
The council has a webpage containing a lot of information about recycling locally (including information about repair and charity shops):
https://www.gloucestershirerecycles.com/
11th-18th June
The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. To find out more, including information about events around Cheltenham, see
SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCIES
Foundation Governors needed for Leckhampton C of E Primary School
The 3 foundation governors, appointed by The Diocese of Gloucester, work with the vicar of St. Peter’s to promote links between the school and the church as well as serving alongside governors appointed by parents, staff and the local authority.
- 4 year term
- 2 vacancies
- Training provided
- Time commitment variable – about 4-6 hours/month (term time only)
Chat to Jane Allison (01242 239975/07964 326274),
Sue Marlow (01242 581661) or Rev Gary to find out more.
See St Peter’s website. for more info.
PARISH MAGAZINE
The June issue of the magazine is now available. Thanks to David Webber for putting it together.
LECKHAMPTON VILLAGE HALL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Official Fundraising Launch
Sat 10 June, 5-8pm at the Village Hall
An event to present plans to improve the hall facilities and to find out how you can support them. See the website Noticeboard for more information.
PETERTIDE PICNIC
Sunday 2 July at 12 noon
There will be a celebratory picnic in the Cottages garden. Bring your own picnic – Strawberries and cream will be provided.