Notices for Sunday 21 May
7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Readings
Acts 1.6-14; 1 Peter 5.6-11; John 17.1–11
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is livestreamed at 9am each morning (Mon-Fri). 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 (Fri is online only).
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.
CONFIRMATION
There will be a team Confirmation service at Pip & Jim’s on Sunday 21st May at 10am with
Bishop Robert. As such there will be no 10am service at any of the team churches that
morning.
CHRISTIAN AID
Thank you to all who supported and donated during Christian Aid week.
You can still donate to Christian Aid via the on-line link, here:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/christian-aid-week
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.
FRIDAY LUNCHES WITH FRIENDS
The next lunch will be on Fri 26th May. Make a note of the date now!
See the website Noticeboard for more dates.
Sally & Peter
LITTLE PEBBLES
St Peter’s Little Pebbles meets on a Tuesday during term time from
10-11.30am in the Cottages. 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 peoplemeets 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
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at St. Peter’s at 10.30am on Wed 24th May. 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 AND LENT
Many thanks to everyone who continues to support CCP. April was a long month, five Sundays, so a large amount went down to CCP – a grand total of 87.8kgs.
You can also donate online here:
https://www.ccp.org.uk/donate/emergencyfoodsh%20are/10/SinglePayment
Please bring any donations to P&J this Sunday!
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.
VENUE MANAGER VACANCY
at St. Philip & St. James, Leckhampton
15 hrs/week £12,480/a.
There will be a rolling recruitment process for this post, with shortlisted candidates interviewed as they apply.
More details here:
INTRODUCTION TO QIGONG
A gentle mindful stretching practice.
- 9-10 am at the Cottages (Garden)
- 10th June till 15th July inclusive
- £55 for 6 sessions
Contact Jo jo@jojoy.co.uk or call 07577 547755
to reserve a place (see also flyers in church/online).
CHORAL CONCERT AT PIP AND JIM’S
Sat 20th May at 7.30pm
Charlton Kings Choral Society (conducted by John Wright) will perform Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. Tickets £18. Further information from: www.ckcsonline.org
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.
Recycling in Gloucestershire
The council has a webpage containing a lot of information about recycling locally (including information about repair and charity shops):
https://www.gloucestershirerecycles.com/
Love your burial ground week – 3-11 June
Love Your Burial Ground Week is a celebratory week which has been running for many years. Caring for God’s Acre has been encouraging all who help to look after churchyards, chapel yards and cemeteries to celebrate these fantastic places in the lovely month of June – in any way you choose. We’ve seen history talks, picnics and even abseiling teddy bears! For more info, go to: https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/getinvolved/
love-your-burial-ground-week/
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.
CHORAL CONCERT AT ST PETER’S
The Bonds of Love – an evening of love songs by Selene vocal octet
Weds 31st May at 7.30pm
We are excited to welcome back Daniel Gilchrist and the exciting young vocal octet Selene to present their most amorous programme to date, weaving together love songs by Italian, Spanish and English composers from the 16th to the 21st Century.
Formed in Oxford in February 2022, Selene aims to bring the rich tradition of choral polyphony vividly to life with expressive one to a part singing. Find out more at www.seleneconsort.co.uk.
Tickets £12 – Under 30s £5 – Under 18s free
See also the flyer on the Noticeboard.