Notices for Sunday 11 October
TRINITY 19
10am Order of Service – https://stpetersleck.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Autumn-Sundays-2025.pdf
Readings
Isaiah 25.1-9; Philippians 4.1-9; Matthew 22.1-14
Collect
Faithful Lord, whose steadfast love never ceases and whose mercies never come to an end: grant us the grace to trust you and to receive the gifts of your love, new every morning, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
MORNING PRAYER
Morning Prayer is live-streamed at 9am each morning during school term-time (Mon-Thu) from www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/southcheltenham
You can also join in person as follows:
Mon – Pip & Jim’s, Tue – St. Christopher’s, Wed – Emmanuel, Thu – St. Peter’s.
LIVESTREAMS
* The live-stream for the 10am service will usually be available from:
www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
OFFERTORY
We do not take a collection at St. Peter’s during the service, but you can make a donation using the card machine, which is facing you as you come in, or by using the basket if cash. You can also make a donation online.
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary, Revd Jade or Revd Melissa know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be said for them and their families.
PRAYERS
Please let Revd Gary, Revd Jade or Revd Melissa know of anyone who has died recently or who needs prayer at this time. See church website also:
https://stpetersleck.org/for-our-prayers/
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
Please pray for peace and an end to war in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and Iran.
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Please for pray for peace: protection of the innocent, wisdom for world leaders and a willingness for neighbours to be reconciled.
Please do read Bishop Rachel’s reflections, Oranges and lemons which relate to the situation at https://gloucester.anglican.org/2026/
See the Pastoral letter from the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East sent to Bishop Rachel on 28th Feb.
To donate to the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal, go to:www.dec.org.uk/appeal/middle-east-humanitarian-appeal
Prayer from Christian Aid
DAILY BIBLE STUDY APP
Everyday Faith is a series of reflections, prayers and stories. It will provide you with daily reflections, which you can read and/or listen to, including selected Bible readings, a simple prayer to prepare you for the day ahead, and thoughts based on that week’s theme.
Download the free app from the App Store or from Google Play.
DAILY PRAYER APP
The Daily Prayer has the services and readings for the day.
If you have a mobile, then you may wish to download the Daily Prayer app (available from ), which will have the services and readings for the day.
Download the app from Church House Publishing – there is a subscription charge.
DAILY REFLECTIONS – ART & GOSPEL
You can subscribe to a daily gospel reading and art reflection at the following website: https://christian.art
NOTICES
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PRISONS WEEK, 11-17 October 2026
All are invited
This year’s campaign takes its inspiration from Matthew 22.1-14, which says ‘the servants went
out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good, and
the wedding hall was filled with guests’.
Click to learn more about Prisons Week. Download the Prisons Week Prayer Diary here (there are some copies in church).
ALL SOULS’ SERVICE
Sunday 1st November, 3pm
The names of those who have died in the past 2 years will be read out. If you would like the name of a loved one read out at this service, please add them to the list at the back of church. See website for more details.
BEYOND SUNDAY WORSHIP
Tues 6th, 13th, 20th Oct, 12.30-1.30pm in the Cottages
An informal look at scripture, exploring a Bible series called “Questions God asks”. These are stand alone sessions that do not require prior preparation, just bring your Bible and an open mind. Revd Melissa
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
October is Black History Month, which marks a national moment of reflection, recognition and celebration. Black history is an integral part of Britain’s national story. Follow the link to read a thought-provoking blog by Trevor Henry, a churchwarden and worshipper at
St James and All Saints Gloucester. In this blog, Trevor reflects on the important and often challenging subject of white privilege.
White Privilege: A blog by Trevor Henry – Diocese of Gloucester
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.
JUNIOR CHURCH
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in the children’s area each Sunday.
Come to ‘All Saints United’ on 1st Nov at 10am!
Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who contributes to CCP. Harvest Festival donations made a grand total of 116.8kgs – a massive amount! CCP are most grateful for your generosity.
Donations can be left in the porch or can be collected from your home, just drop an email to gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com
If you prefer you can donate directly online.
Many thanks, Gilly Whittingham.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for further eco tips and green news.The GREEN Calendar is here: www.stpetersleck.org/green-calendar.
Churchyard Maintenance
Please contact Brad via the Parish Office if you can help with grass cutting or other jobs.
Wildlife Gardening Evening
Weds 14th Oct, 7pm at Pip & Jim’s
Talk by Chris Baines, wildlife gardening pioneer, TV broadcaster and author. Introductory talk by Dr Elizabeth Pimley, Head of Ecology, Wild service, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Tickets £5.00 to include wine or soft drink.
Book via: pipandjims.org.uk/concertsandevents
SHOEBOX APPEAL 2026
Leaflets, with all the details you need, for sending Christmas shoeboxes of gifts to some of the poorest people in Eastern Europe are available at the back of church. Please use a small(ish) shoebox and leave completed ones in church for collection each Sunday up to 1st Nov. For more information on the charity Link to Hope, see www.linktohope.co.uk, or contact Steve Whittingham on 07514 986386 or steve_whittingham@btinternet.com
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
Fri 16th Oct at 12.30-2pm
Please join us at 1 Vineries Close for a light lunch. All are welcome. Donations for the Children’s Society.
Sally & Peter Marlow
AUTUMN CONCERTS @ ST PETER’S
The Oriel Singers: Sat 17th Oct, 4-6pm
‘Britten Rejoice in the Lamb & L’Estrange A Season to Sing’
Tickets available from The Oriel Singers website.
TEAM
BABY MUSIC AT ST STEPHEN’S
‘Baa Baa Bach Sheep’
11am on Thursdays during termtime
For further details, see flyers in church and on the website.
YOUTH
Regular Youth Groups have resumed on a Tuesday evening at Emmanuel Church at 7pm.
TEAM TALK
‘The Daily Office – Maintaining a Rhythm of Worship’
Thurs 15th Oct at St Peter’s, 1.30pm
By Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley, Principle of Ridley Hall, Cambridge. With Eucharist at 12pm and lunch at 12.30pm. All welcome.
RSVP revgarygrady@btinternet.com
