Notices for Sunday 14 July

Leckhampton Parish Church

Notices for Sunday 14 July

Readings

2 Samuel 6.1–5, 12b–19; Ephesians 1.3–14; Mark 6.14–29

MORNING PRAYER

Morning Prayer and is live-streamed at 9am each morning (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 Cottages

REST IN PEACE

Please let Revd Gary know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be offered for them and their family.

Daily Prayer App

If you have a mobile, then you may wish to download the Daily Prayer app (available from Daily Prayer), which will have the services and readings for the day.

Live Streams

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.

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 or to Revd Gary.

Please continue to pray for peace in Ukraine, and an end to violence in Gaza and the Holy Land. Please also pray for the people of Haiti and Sudan.

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 children’s area each week in church.

Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/

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!

Sat 20th July 10.30am–1pm at 13 Church Rd 

All are welcome, entry by donation, in aid of St Stephens. 

Many thanks to everyone who continues to donate to CCP.

Totals were 73.3kgs in April and 58.9kgs in May.

Donations can be left in the church porch.  

Please contact Gilly via email: gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
If you prefer, you can donate directly here.

SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH

SC Youth will be having a break from their regular youth activities over the summer, but there still plenty to get involved with. See: https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/ 

Weekly Youth Sheets for young people are available at the back of church or can be downloaded here. Contact Abbie our Youth Worker at abbie@cnc.church for more details. 

Thanks to generous donations, the lunches in April/May/June raised £250.60 for the Children’s Society.  We look forward to welcoming you to the next lunch which will be on Fri 27th SepSally & Peter 

LLHS ARCHIVES DAY

Sun 21st July, 2-4pm at St Peter’s 

Archives displayed in church. Teas in the Cottages (donations to a local charity).  

TRUSTEE VACANCY

CaBiC is a Christian charity, which works to provide spiritual care for older people of all faiths and none in Cheltenham and Bishop’s Cleeve as part of the Anna Chaplaincy Network. We are seeking an additional Trustee(s) with expertise in any of the areas of marketing (particularly using social media), fundraising or IT. For full details contact Brian Dunlop at dogcollar@dunlopost.co.uk  / 01242 580731 or see St Peter’s website

ECO CHURCH NOTICES

Click here for this month’s green/eco tips  

Churchyard Maintenance

Please contact Brad via the Parish Office if you can spare an hour or two every so often, to help with grass cutting and other jobs.

Plastic-Free July

Refuse single use plastics in July! Even small changes can have a big impact: 

  • Buy loose fruit and veg, and use reusable fruit and veg bags. 
  • Look out for cardboard, tin and glass alternatives to plastic products. 
  • Use the Deli Counter, and bring your own containers from home. 

For further tips for reducing your plastic use, go to our Green Tips webpage.

9am – 4pm on Sat 27th July at St Peter’s, Winchcombe, GL54 5LU. 

For full details see the poster in church or on the website or go to www.saintkenelm.org

Please contact the Parish Office if it’s yours! 

Sat 13th July, 5-8pm @ Emmanuel

Emmanuel will be hosting a FREE family-friendly acoustic live music event featuring a number of local groups. Bring a picnic or visit the food truck. In the event of bad weather, this will move inside the church.

Revd Ruth Edmonds will be licensed by Bishop Robert as the new Team Vicar of Pip & Jim’s and St. Stephen’s at 3pm on Sun 8th Sep at Pip & Jim’s. All are welcome!