Notices for Sunday 15 June
TRINITY SUNDAY
Readings
Proverbs 8.1-4, 22-31; Romans 5.1–5; John 17:1-11a
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
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
www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
There is no live-stream this morning.
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.
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary 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 know of anyone who has died recently or who needs prayer at this time. See church website also:
https://stpetersleck.org/for-our-prayers/
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed 21-29 June.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tuesday from 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 week in church.
The next first Sunday special is Petertide on 6th July at 10am, with a picnic in the Cottages garden at 12pm.
Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/
CCP & LENT FOOD COLLECTIONS
A big thank you to everyone who donates to CCP. Last month’s total was 72kg! Donations can be left in the church porch or contact Gilly (email below) if you would like to arrange a home collection. If you prefer, you can also donate directly here
Many thanks, Gilly gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
Click here to see the latest Youth email.
Contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk for more info. See also posters in church and on the website.
CRAFT GROUP
Every Wednesday, 10-12 in the Cottages
All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat.
REFUGEE WEEK 16-22 JUNE
For inspiration for what we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections, see: www.refugeeweek.org.uk/simple-acts
There is also a BRF booklet containing 6 daily reflections, God’s Heart for Refugees which can be accessed on the website noticeboard or as a hard copy at the back of church.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for further eco tips and green news
Fairtrade Brew It Fair Campaign
Ask the government to stand with the people behind the tea we drink. Sign the petition at:
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/do-it-fair
Note: All Co-op, Sainsbury’s and M&S own brand tea is Fairtrade.
Help St Peter’s to achieve ‘Gold’ status
Eco Conservation & Support Questionnaire
Please complete this questionnaire to support our application for Eco Church ‘Gold’ status at https://forms.gle/LhRfpjyzhWTQYT477 or from the website Home page. If you do not have internet access there are a small number of paper copies and a return box at the back of church. All responses are anonymous.
Bat Conservation Trust
Call to action regarding the Planning and Infrastructure Bill (PIB). For further information and an invitation to email your MP, go to:
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.
RAVELLO CONSORT – SING JOYFULLY
Sat 21st June, 7pm at St Stephen’s
A concert for World Music Day directed by James Leitch. Free entry with a retiring collection in aid of Sing Up, supporting music in schools.
COFFEE MORNING at Mary Jackson’s
Sat 5th July 10.30am at 13 Church Rd
All are welcome, donations in aid of St Stephen’s Church.
TEAM NEWS
CONFIRMATION
There will be a service of Confirmation at St. Peter’s at 3pm on Sun 22nd June 2025 with Bishop Rachel. Please do come along to support the candidates.
GRAVETALK
Sat 21st June, 10am at Pip and Jim’s
A café space to talk about death, dying and funerals.
Contact John Willard 01242 530051 to reserve a place or just come!
See posters for further details.