Notices for Sunday 13 September
CLIMATE SUNDAY
10am Order of Service – https://stpetersleck.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Autumn-Sundays-2025.pdf
Readings
Psalm 65.9-13; 2 Corinthians 9.6-15; Luke 12.16-21
Collect
Loving God, the whole of creation proclaims your marvellous work: increase in us a capacity to wonder and delight in it, that heaven’s praise may echo in our hearts and our lives be spent as good stewards of the earth, through 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.
Morning Prayer will resume on Monday 7th September
LIVESTREAMS
* The live-stream for the 10am service will usually be available from:
www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
CALENDAR of events
Click here to see upcoming events
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/
PRAYER FOR THE PEOPLE OF NEPAL AND TIBET
God of compassion, draw near to the people of Nepal and Tibet. Comfort those who mourn, protect those who remain in danger, strengthen those searching for the missing and sustain all who are serving their neighbours. Bring help, healing and hope to every affected community. Amen.
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
See also the Noticeboard.
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JUNIOR CHURCH
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in the children’s area each Sunday.
Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/
This next First Sunday service is Harvest on 4th Oct.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.
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
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who contributes to CCP. 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.
FUNERAL OF DAVID MAUGHFLING
It was with sadness that we recently learned of the passing of David Maughfling. His funeral service will take place on Fri 25th Sept at 12pm in St. Peter’s, followed by a private service of committal at Cheltenham Crematorium.
FOUNDATION GOVERNOR VACANCY
We are looking for a new Foundation Governor for Leckhampton C of E Primary School
Foundation governors are appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester and 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.
The usual term is up to 4 years with training provided. The time commitment is variable, approx. 4-6 hours/month (term time only).
Please speak to Rev Gary, or to one of the current Foundation Governors (Sue Laurence and Duncan Hughes), if you’re interested or would like to find out more.
NETWORK CHELTENHAM SHOWCASE
Mon 14th Sep, 7.30pm at Bethesda Methodist Church
Come and hear about the work of the YMCA, Anna Chaplaincy, LAMPS Collective and Home for Good. There will also be plenty of other local Christian groups and organisations to meet and connect with during the evening.
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 help with grass cutting or other jobs.
Creationtide at St Peter’s
The Church marks the ‘Season of Creation’ from 1st September to 4th October each year. Creationtide dedicates time to honour God as Creator and Sustainer of all life, and to renew our shared commitment to care for our common home. During this time, we will mark both Climate Sunday (13-Sep) and Harvest Sunday (4-Oct).
Fairtrade Fortnight – 21 Sept – 4 Oct
Fairtrade Fortnight is a time when people across the UK will come together to celebrate fairer trade and support the farmers, workers and communities behind the products we rely on every day. This year’s focus is Fair Pay, encouraging people to remember a simple truth: fair pay matters because everyone deserves the chance to live well. However we earn a living, we all deserve to be paid fairly. Supporting Fairtrade helps support fairer pay for the farmers and workers behind the products we love.
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
HOLST BIRTHDAY CONCERT
12pm, Sat 19th Sept, All Saints Church
Two renowned musicians, Gareth Brynmoor John (baritone) and William Vann (piano) will perform a recital of songs by Holst and Vaughan Williams.
Tickets £20 from the Holst Victorian House, or at the door. Refreshments will be served before and after the concert. See poster on website.
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
The next edition is due at the end of Sept. Please let the parish office know if you have a church article you wish to share.
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
We are pleased to be hosting another season of Friday Lunches starting on FRIDAY 18 SEPT, 12.30 – 2pm at 1 Vineries Close. Please note that this date is slightly earlier in the month than usual.
All are welcome to come and share a light lunch with friends old and new! Donations for the Children’s Society are welcome. Please come and join us!
Sally & Peter Marlow
AUTUMN CONCERTS AT ST PETER’S
Kit has put together a series of concerts for Sept, Oct and November. The first of which is:
Afternoon Coffee Concert – Vocal Recital: Sat 26th Sept, 2-2.40pm
David Crown (Bass-Baritone) accompanied by Kit Perona-Wright.Music by Wolf, Brahms and Finzi. Free entry, suggested donation of £10 to cover refreshments and to support the music programme at St. Peter’s.
See detailed information on posters in church and on the website.
AUTUMN CARDS
Autumn cards and concert leaflets are bundled and ready for delivery at the back of church. We are most grateful to all who deliver. Thank you!
TEAM
YOUTH UPDATE
Abbie Marsh begins her training for ordained ministry at St. Mellitus College this month, and will therefore be stepping down from her role as our Youth Worker. The great news is that she won’t be leaving us! As part of her training, Abbie will volunteer for 2.5 days a week, which she will do with us as our Youth Worker.
This has meant looking at the shape of her role, which will include leading Tuesday Night Youth at Emmanuel, the weekly Christian Union at Leckhampton High School, and working as our Youth Worker on two Sundays each month. We will also continue to see her across the different churches throughout the year as she undertakes her ordination training.
Please keep Abbie in your prayers as she steps into this new season and begins her training for ordained ministry.
Regular Youth Groups will resume on Tue 8th Sep. Click here to see highlights from the Satellites Youth Camp last week!
BABY MUSIC AT ST STEPHEN’S
‘Baa Baa Bach Sheep’
11am on Thursdays during termtime, starting 24th Sept
For further details, see flyers in church and on the website.
PET BLESSING SERVICE
3pm, Sunday 4th Oct, St Stephen’s, Tivoli
All pets and people welcome. For more details see: www.stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/#pet-service.