Notices for Sunday 2 July
PETERTIDE
Readings
Acts 12.1-11; 1 Peter 2.19-25; Matthew 16.13-19
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is livestreamed at 9am each morning (Mon-Thu). 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.
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 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.
Click to donate to the UNICEF appeal:
https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/sudan-appeal/
*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
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
HYMNS & PIMMS
Please put Sunday 16th July, 6pm into your diaries for a special evening ‘Songs of Praise’ service at St. Peter’s!
If you would like to choose a favourite song for everyone to sing then please let Revd Gary know – You will need to introduce it, tell us why you’ve chosen it, and perhaps a little bit about your Christian journey also. And there will be Pimms afterwards!
PETERTIDE PICNIC
Sunday 2 July at 12 noon
There will be a celebratory picnic in the Cottages garden. Bring your own picnic – Strawberries and cream will be provided.
Members of the CRAFT GROUP have made some beautiful bookmarks as gifts which will be available at the picnic. Do take one away with you.
And afterwards, you can pop next door to…
SUE RYDER OPEN GARDENS
Sunday 2 July, 11am – 4pm
Admission £5, Children free. Light refreshments.
JUNIOR CHURCH IS BACK!
Petertide Craft activities will be available in church this
Sunday. Going forward, the usual pattern will be:
1st Sundays – Activities in church
2nd Sundays – Breakfast Church in the Cottages
3rd Sundays – Junior Church in the Cottages
All children are welcome – pre-schoolers should bring a carer with them.
If you have any queries or would like to be on the Junior Church team, please contact Liz Johnson via the Parish Office.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Tuesdays from 10-11.30am in the Cottages. Please take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
South Cheltenham Youth for secondary school age young people meets on Tuesdays during term time at Emmanuel Church, GL53 7NT from 7-8.30pm to play games and discuss the big questions of life. Click here to see term dates.
Abbie Marsh, the team Youth Worker, can be contacted at abbie@cnc.church or on 07708 540732. The socials are:
@southcheltyouth
http://facebook.com/southcheltyouth
Could you join our Youth Team?
Whatever your age or talents, if you are interested in exploring joining our youth team, we would love to hear from you. Contact Abbie abbie@cnc.church for more information.
Please pray for:
- Year 11s coming to the end of their GSCE exams.
- Year 6s moving up to our youth group and
preparing to move schools. - All of the young people who currently engage with
our youth work. - Making plans for the next academic year.
- All of our current youth team, who have served
across the past academic year. - For us to find enough new volunteers to join our
team from September.
FREE POTS AND CONTAINERS!
At the back of Church on top of the wooden chest there are a number of pots and containers no longer required by the Flower Guild. If you would like any of them please feel free to take them. Veronica Biddle.
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
Please join us for a light lunch this Friday, 30th June, 12.30-2pm at 1 Vineries Close. This will be the last lunch before a summer break. We look forward to seeing you! Sally and Peter Marlow
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.
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.
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Please take some time to calculate your carbon footprint at https://www.worldlandtrust.org/carbon-calculator/individual/
Plastic Free July
How can you reduce plastic waste? Find tips by looking at the Plastic Free July website.
Climate Change and You
SAVE THE DATE: Thurs 5th Oct at 7.30pm
Petra Crofton, environmentalist, author and children’s worker, from A Rocha UK will be coming to talk to South Cheltenham churches at St Peter’s.
OPEN GARDEN – Sat 1st July, 10.30-1.00
13 Church Road, Leckhampton
Entry by donation. Coffee and cake.
In aid of St Stephen’s church funds
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at Pip and Jim’s at 12.00pm on Wed 5th July. Click here for more info.
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.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to support CCP. A grand total of 59.7kgs was collected in June. You can also donate directly here. Email gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
JONATHAN VEIRA – LIVE
Sat 8 July, 7.30pm at St John’s, Churchdown
See St Peter’s website Noticeboard for further details.
ST. KENELM PILGRIMAGE
Sat 15th July, 10am-4pm
from St. Mary’s, Winchcombe to the site of St. Kenelm’s Well. The day will
include a Eucharist at St. Mary’s, bring your own lunch, a service of healing and benediction in the afternoon, followed by a walk to the well. For
more info and to sign-up, please click here:
https://www.saintkenelm.org/
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.
LLHS EVENTS
ARCHIVE AFTERNOON
Sun 16th July, 2-4pm at St Peter’s Leckhampton
Local History Society is holding an archive afternoon. Come and browse historical information about our locality. Teas will be served in the cottages in aid of Family Space, a local charity.
CHURCH AND CHURCHYARD TOURS
Sat 29th July from 2pm
led by Paul McGowan and Eric Miller
COACH TO NICK’S INSTALLATION
There is a coach travelling to Nick’s installation service at Tewkesbury Abbey on Thu 7th Sept. If
you would like to book a place (£9), please email Sean Marsh, Church Administrator at P&J
info@pipandjims.org.uk or call 01242 522658 (office open 9am – 2pm weekdays).
CARETAKER VACANCY
at St. Philip & St. James, Leckhampton
15 hrs/week £10,000/a.
Together with our Venue Manager, our Caretaker will ensure the smooth running of the church building. They will be responsible for the care, maintenance and preparation of the building to enable the effective use of our shared space by church and community users.
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.
URGENT REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is being sought for a Ukranian mother and child (who is a pupil at Naunton Park Primary School). Please contact the school if you can help: admin@nauntonpark.gloucs.sch.uk or 01242 513114