Notices for Sunday 14 May
CHRISTIAN AID SUNDAY
Christian Aid week runs from 14-20 May
He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Readings
Acts 17.22-31; 1 Peter 3.13–end; John 14.15–21
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is livestreamed at 9am each morning (Mon-Fri). 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 (Fri is online only).
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 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
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.
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK PRAYER
God our Creator,
You hold each of us in your loving hands,
Be with us when we feel small or helpless;
When the challenges of poverty, violence and the climate crisis seem too great.
By your power, radical changes can come from small actions.
From tiny seeds, the green shoots of justice and healing can spring up and grow across the world.
May we join together this day and each day to tend and nurture the seeds of change.
Amen.
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at St. Christopher’s at 10.30am on Tue 16th May; this will be followed by refreshments. Click here for more info.
ASCENSION DAY
There won’t be an Ascension Day service in the team this year, do connect with the 7am service at the Cathedral if you would like to attend.
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.
*CHRISTIAN AID QUIZ EVENING*
Tuesday 16th May, 7-9pm at St. Peter’s
Come along to the church for some fun in aid of Christian Aid. Teams no bigger than 6. Entry by a personal money donation to Christian Aid. Open to friends and neighbours as part of a social gathering. Rev G. will be asking the questions, and there will be fines for anyone caught googling the answers on their phones!
FRIDAY LUNCHES WITH FRIENDS
The next lunch will be on Fri 26th May. Make a note of the date now!
See the website Noticeboard for more dates.
Sally & Peter
LITTLE PEBBLES
St Peter’s Little Pebbles meets on a Tuesday during term time from
10-11.30am in the Cottages. Take a look at the Little Pebbles
Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS AND LENT
Many thanks to everyone who continues to support CCP. April was a long month, five Sundays, so a large amount went down to CCP – a grand total of 87.8kgs.
You can also donate online here:
https://www.ccp.org.uk/donate/emergencyfoodsh%20are/10/SinglePayment
Please contact Gilly via the Parish Office if you would like to arrange a home collection.
CHORAL CONCERT AT PIP AND JIM’S
Sat 20th May at 7.30pm
Charlton Kings Choral Society (conducted by John Wright) will perform Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. Tickets £18. Further information from: www.ckcsonline.org
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
Contact Jo jo@jojoy.co.uk or call 07577 547755
to reserve a place (see also flyers in church/online).
APCM ELECTIONS
The following were elected to the St. Peter’s PCC at the APCM on Thu 27th April:
Churchwardens: David Webber, Sally Marlow.
Deputy Churchwarden: Arthur Webb.
Deanery Synod (ex-officio): Mike Riley, Brad Coates, Peter Davies.
Lay Members: Jennie Hawdon, Penny Piggott, Christine Brown, Anne Webber.
Continuing Council Members: Helen Shill, Ro Baillie, Sarah Wood, Margaret Kyffin, Peter Marlow.
The following roles were also appointed:
Youth Rep: Helen Shill.
South Cheltenham Team Council: Helen Shill, Penny Piggott, Peter Davies.
Environmental Officer (co-opted): Richard Kerr-Wilson.
Electoral Roll Officer: Eric Miller.
Safeguarding Officer: Sally Campion.
Sincere thanks were given to Jennie Hawdon upon her retirement as Churchwarden.
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.
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.
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/
Love your burial ground week – 3-11 June
Love Your Burial Ground Week is a celebratory week which has been running for many years. Caring for God’s Acre has been encouraging all who help to look after churchyards, chapel yards and cemeteries to celebrate these fantastic places in the lovely month of June – in any way you choose. We’ve seen history talks, picnics and even abseiling teddy bears! For more info, go to: https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/getinvolved/
love-your-burial-ground-week/
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:
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 May issue of the magazine is now available in church and online. Many thanks to David Webber for editing.
CONFIRMATION
There will be a team Confirmation service at Pip & Jim’s on Sunday 21st May at 10am with
Bishop Robert. As such there will be no 10am service at any of the team churches that
morning.
THE CORONATION
Thank you to all who set-up, helped and supported the celebration after last Sunday’s service. Special thanks go to Suzy for the amazing cake and to Helen & Jim for the celebratory fizz.
Oh, and there will be an ice-cream van on-site after the service!
