Notices for Sunday 17 August

9^TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Readings

Isaiah 5.1-7; Hebrews 11.29-12.2; Luke 12.49-56

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

** Morning Prayer is taking a break for the summer and will resume on Monday 1^st September **

Live Streams

www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton

There is no livestream this week.

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/

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.

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert wholeheartedly welcome the statement made by the Archbishop of York regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza.

You can read Stephen Cottrell’s statement at gloucester.anglican.org/2025/archbishop-of-yorks-statement-on-gaza

PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD

The Archbishop of York, together with the Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester, Chelmsford and Norwich, have responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state. You can read the full statement here:
gloucester.anglican.org/2025/palestinian-statehood

To donate to the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal, go to www.dec.org.uk

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 New Beginnings on 7th September at 10am.

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, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, is taking a break for the summer, starting again on Tue 2^nd Sep.

SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH

Click here to see details of free drop-in sessions for families over summer (young people must be accompanied by an adult).

Contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk  for more info.

CCP & LENT FOOD COLLECTIONS

A big thank you to everyone who donates to CCP. July’s total was 71.1g. 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

PARISH MAGAZINE

The latest issue of the Parish Magazine is now available. Having edited the Parish Magazine for 16 years, David is stepping down as editor at the end of this year. If you feel you could take on this role, please speak to Rev Gary.

ECO CHURCH NOTICES

Click here for further eco tips and green news 

Daisybank

A local group is raising awareness (and funds) to save a rare calcareous chalk-land field from an uncertain future.  See website for more info: https://www.daisybank.org.uk/

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.

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.

TEAM NEWS

SUMMER WORD SEARCH

Can you find all the words?