Notices for Sunday 2 November

ALL SAINTS

Readings

Daniel 7.1–3, 15–18; Hebrews 12.1-3; Luke 6.20-23

Collect

God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

Live Streams

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

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. You can also make a donation online.

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.

PRAYERS FOR PEACE

Please pray for peace in the Holy Land and a descalation of tensions, and an end to war in Ukraine and Gaza.

Click to donate to Christian Aid’s Gaza appeal: https://caid.org.uk/BBW

HOMELESSNESS

Please see the following link for prayers for the homeless.

Link to prayer and Homeless page

LITTLE PEBBLES

Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues from 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.

ALL SOULS’ SERVICE

Sunday 2^nd November, 3pm

The names of those who have died in the past 2 years will be read out. If you would like the name of a loved one read out at this service, please add them to the list at the back of church. During the service, there will also be an opportunity to light a candle in their memory. There will be refreshments afterwards. See website for more details.

POPPY APPEAL

The British Legion Poppies and collection box are at the back of church and will be available on Sundays.

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/

CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS

A big thank you to all those who contributed to the Harvest Festival. I took 117.4kgs down to CCP. We also received 26kgs from St Stephen’s so a big thank you to them as
well. Donations can be left in the church porch or contact Gilly to arrange a home collection gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com

Or you can also donate online.

ECO CHURCH NOTICES

Click here for further eco tips and green news

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

This Fairtrade Fortnight 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.

People’s Nature Reserve

St Peter’s has signed up to Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust’s People’s Nature Reserve, helping to form a patchwork that links urban green spaces to the wider countryside and nature reserves. This patchwork provides an essential wildlife highway allowing animals, insects, and plants to move across Gloucestershire. For more information, see www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/peoples-nature-reserve

Bat Conservation Trust

The BCT Annual Report with a message from their President, Chris Packham is available on our website.

Hedgehogs!

A bonfire pile looks like a perfect ready-made home to a hedgehog seeking a safe winter nest to hibernate in. So please look before you light – hedgehogs have no idea of the danger they’re in! So please …

Stop, Move and Check this November before lighting a bonfire. See details at: www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/rememberhedgehogs-this-november-2

CHRISTMAS ‘SENIORS’ TEA PARTY

Thu 4^th Dec, 11.30-13.15 at HSL

High School Leckhampton is delighted to host its second Christmas tea party for senior citizens in our local community. There is no charge, and carers are welcome.

If you know someone who would like to attend, please inform them about this event and use the form below to register, or email the parish office (parishofficeleck@gmail.com) by Thu 13^th Nov.

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL 2025

Leaflets for sending shoeboxes of small gifts to some of the marginalised folk of Eastern Europe are now available at the back of church. Completed shoeboxes can be left in church and will be collected after the 10am Sunday services. The last Sunday for collection will be 2nd Nov. For more information on the work of the charity Link to Hope, or alternative ways to donate, see www.linktohope.co.uk, or contact Steve Whittingham (mob 07514 986386, or email steve_whittingham@btinternet.com).

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR and AFTERNOON TEA

Sat 29^th Nov, 2-5pm, St Luke’s Hall, GL53 7HP

In aid of Great Western Air Ambulance

For details, see flyers and website noticeboard.

ORGAN REPAIRS

RRepairs to the organ are now complete following water damage caused by Storm Boris last September, and the church has now reopened during the week. Many thanks to David Webber for leading on the repairs and liaising with all of the relevant parties to get this fine instrument repaired.

FORTHCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES

Please note the following special services at St. Peter’s, which are coming up in the next 4-6 weeks:

Sun 9th Nov, 9.30am	Act of Remembrance at the Leckhampton War Memorial.
Sun 9th Nov, 6pm	Evening Service with music & readings for Remembrance
Sun 30th Nov, 6pm	Advent Carol Service
Sun 7th Dec, 10am	St Nicholas Toy Service, with a collection for the Salvation Army to support their Christmas Present Appeal.

TEAM

REV ROB ATKIN

Revd Rob Atkin will be moving on from Emmanuel Network Church to undertake the next stage of his curacy at Holy Apostles Church. His final Sunday here will be 16-Nov ahead of joining Holy Apostles, under the supervision of Revd Ashley Collishaw, on 7-Dec. We give thanks for Rob’s ministry within the South Cheltenham Team and wish him, Becky and Lottie every blessing for this next season.

SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH

Youth groups have now restarted.

See stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/#SCY-midweek

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

NEW: ‘BOYS YOUTH’ CHURCH

For school years 10-13 on a Sunday, from 6.45-8.15pm:

2-Nov, 16-Nov, 30-Nov, 14-Dec.
@ Emmanuel Network Church, GL53 7PJ.

Contact abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk to register.

YOUTH WEEKEND AWAY

13^th– 14^th Feb 2026 for School Years 6-13

A chance for all who attend our youth activities and Churches (e.g. Tuesday youth, ENC Youth, Youth in a Pod, Boy’s Group, School CU groups, St Peter’s Choir) to gather for a fun weekend of building on friendships, making memories, and opportunities for worship & exploring faith together. Young people are also welcome to bring friends. To find out full details, click here or contact Abbie at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk.