Notices for Sunday 21 July
Trinity 8
Readings
2 Samuel 7.1-14a; Ephesians 2.11-end; Mark 6.30-34, 53-end
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
There will be no Morning Prayer between 29th July and 30th August.
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be offered for them and their family.
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
The 8am (not the 10am) Sunday service will be live-streamed 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.
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 or to Revd Gary.
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
Please continue to pray for peace in Ukraine, and an end to violence in Gaza and the Holy Land. Please also pray for the people of Haiti and Sudan.
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
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/
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles is taking a break for the Summer, but will return in September. Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
SC Youth will be having a break from their regular youth activities over the summer, but there still plenty to get involved with. See: https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/
Contact Abbie our Youth Worker at abbie@cnc.church for more details.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for this month’s green/eco tips
Churchyard Plant Survey
Ben Gilchrist’s latest survey of the flowering plants and trees in the churchyard can be found on the website. In summary it shows greatly improved biodiversity:
- we have gained around 14 new species of plants
- more butterfly and moth species
- thriving bird communities
We are also now the proud custodians of a thriving population of pyramidal orchids, a sign of good grassland management and great soil, both things which presage the arrival of other species. All great news!! Ben Gilchrist.
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.
Plastic-Free July
Refuse single use plastics in July! Even small changes can have a big impact.
For further tips for reducing your plastic use, go to our Green Tips webpage.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to donate to CCP.
Totals were 73.3kgs in April and 58.9kgs in May.
Donations can be left in the church porch.
Please contact Gilly via email: gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
If you prefer, you can donate directly here.
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at St Peter’s on Weds 24th July at 10.30am followed by tea/coffee in the Cottages.
COFFEE MORNING
Sat 20th July 10.30am–1pm at 13 Church Rd
All are welcome, entry by donation, in aid of St Stephens.
LLHS ARCHIVES DAY
Sun 21st July, 2-4pm at St Peter’s
Archives displayed in church. Teas in the Cottages (donations to a local charity).
TRUSTEE VACANCY
CaBiC is a Christian charity, which works to provide spiritual care for older people of all faiths and none in Cheltenham and Bishop’s Cleeve as part of the Anna Chaplaincy Network. We are seeking an additional Trustee(s) with expertise in any of the areas of marketing (particularly using social media), fundraising or IT. For full details contact Brian Dunlop at dogcollar@dunlopost.co.uk / 01242 580731 or see St Peter’s website.
ST KENELM PILGRIMAGE DAY
9am – 4pm on Sat 27th July at St Peter’s, Winchcombe, GL54 5LU.
For full details see the poster in church or on the website or go to www.saintkenelm.org.
FOUND – Child’s watch
Please contact the Parish Office if it’s yours!
TEAM NEWS
LICENSING
Revd Ruth Edmonds will be licensed by Bishop Robert as the new Team Vicar of Pip & Jim’s and St. Stephen’s at 3pm on Sun 8th Sep at