Notices for Sunday 22 June
1ST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Readings
Isaiah 65.1-9; Galatians 3.23-29; Luke 8.26-39
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
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
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.
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.
ROSEMARY WOODHAM RIP
The Woodham family would like to thank all at St Peter’s for their prayers, cards, kind, positive words and expressions of sympathy during Rosemary’s illness and following her death. They have all been a great support.
Rosemary’s funeral service is to be held at St Peter’s on Tue 1st July at 1pm. There will be a private cremation service at Cheltenham Crematorium following this.
After the service there is an invitation to The Greenway Hotel, Shurdington Road, for refreshments and an opportunity to remember Rosemary. Family flowers only but donations may be made either to the Lilian Faithfull Care or Cancer Research UK.
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/
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed 21-29 June.
PETERTIDE PICNIC
Sunday 6th July at 12 noon
There will be a celebratory picnic in the Cottages garden. Bring your own picnic – Strawberries and cream will be provided.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tuesday from 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.
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 Petertide on 6th July at 10am, with a picnic in the Cottages garden at 12pm.
Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/
CCP & LENT FOOD COLLECTIONS
A big thank you to everyone who donates to CCP. Last month’s total was 72kg! 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
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
Click here to see the latest Youth email.
Contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk for more info. See also posters in church and on the website.
CRAFT GROUP
Every Wednesday, 10-12 in the Cottages
All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat.
COFFEE MORNING at Mary Jackson’s
Sat 5th July 10.30am at 13 Church Rd
All are welcome, donations in aid of St Stephen’s Church.
REFUGEE WEEK 16-22 JUNE
For inspiration for what we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections, see: www.refugeeweek.org.uk/simple-acts
There is also a BRF booklet containing 6 daily reflections, God’s Heart for Refugees which can be accessed on the website noticeboard or as a hard copy at the back of church.
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
Fri 27th June, 12.30-2pm, at 1 Vineries Close
Come and join us for a light lunch. All are welcome! Sally and Peter Marlow.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
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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.
Help St Peter’s to achieve ‘Gold’ status
Eco Conservation & Support Questionnaire
Please complete this questionnaire to support our application for Eco Church ‘Gold’ status at https://forms.gle/LhRfpjyzhWTQYT477 or from the website Home page. If you do not have internet access there are a small number of paper copies and a return box at the back of church. All responses are anonymous.
Bat Conservation Trust
Call to action regarding the Planning and Infrastructure Bill (PIB). For further information and an invitation to email your MP, go to:
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.
TEAM NEWS
CONFIRMATION
Please keep all those being confirmed this Sunday in your prayers.
SUMMER FAYRE
St. Christopher’s, Warden Hill
Do come along to the above event on Sat 19th July from 11am until 2pm. More info here: https://www.stchriswh.org.uk/events