Notices for Sunday 22 September
CLIMATE SUNDAY
Readings
Psalm 65.9-13;2 Corinthians 9.6-15; Luke 12.16-21
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
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
www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
There is no 10am live-stream on 29-Sep
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 pray for an end to war in Ukraine, Gaza and the Holy Land.
Click to donate to Christian Aid’s Gaza appeal: https://caid.org.uk/BBW
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
CHELTENHAM SINFONIETTA
*THIS EVENING* there will be a concert of Bach and Vivaldi at St Peter’s at 6pm.
See poster on the website and in church for more details. Retiring collection.
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
Fri 27 Sept at 1 Vineries Close (off Kidnappers Lane)
Please join us for a light lunch. All are welcome. Donations for the Children’s Society welcome. Sally & Peter Marlow
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/
The next First Sunday special is Harvest on 6 Oct at 10am.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, preschoolers and their carers, meets every Tuesday from 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.
Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
Tuesday Youth restarts at 7pm on 10th Sep at Emmanuel.
https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/
Contact Abbie our Youth Worker at
abbie@cnc.church for more details.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCIES
We are looking for two new Foundation Governors for Leckhampton C of E Primary School
Foundation governors are appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester and 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.
Details as follows:
- 4 year term.
- 2 vacancies.
- Training provided.
- Time commitment variable ~ about 4-6 hours/month (term time only).
Please speak to Rev Gary if interested or would like to find out more.
CELEBRATE/COMMEMORATE WITH FLOWERS
The Flower Guild would like to give you the opportunity to celebrate a special occasion or commemorate someone by sponsoring a pedestal of flowers at the high altar in church. We would appreciate a donation of £20 towards the flowers. The occasion can be acknowledged in the church news sheet or can be kept confidential – the choice is yours. For more details speak to Averil Murray or Sally Marlow or email: sally.marlow@softcopy.co.uk.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to donate to CCP.
The total for August was 76.5kgs.
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.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for this month’s green/eco tips
Creation Season 1 Sep – 4 Oct
Today, whatever your job, consider that first calling, to look after the world, its animals and the next generation of humans. How are you fulfilling that calling?
Lord, help us to do small things that produce big change. Where possible, enable us to share resources fairly, campaign for better ecology
and animal welfare, nurture young people and leave the world a better place. Amen.
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 Fortnight – 9-22 September
See the display in the Cottages – have a go at the Fairtrade Quiz, try some Fairtrade Bakes and recipes, learn how YOU can make a difference.
See the Fairtrade Fortnight webpage to find out more.
HARVEST EVENSONG
There will be a special harvest evensong at 6pm on Sun 6th Oct at St. Peter’s.
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
“Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are
helpless.” (Proverbs 31.8)
If you have been asked to complete safeguarding training, please let the Parish Office know
when you have completed it.
CLEANER FOR THE COTTAGES
We are looking to pay someone to clean the Cottages for one hour a week starting from now. For further details, contact the Parish Office.
FOUND – Child’s watch
Please contact the Parish Office if it’s yours!
LECKHAMPTON LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Tue 24th Sept, 2pm, St Christopher’s
Talk on the Tom Denny windows by Adrian Barlow. All are welcome. Further information from Sue Marlow on 01242 581661.
TEAM NEWS
WORDS & MUSIC, POEMS & SONGS
Rowan Williams & Pete Atkin
Fri 4th Oct, 7-9pm, St Andrew’s, Montpellier
Rowan Williams will be known to many. Pete Atkin’s name is not so familiar perhaps, but for many years he had a critically successful song writing partnership with the poet Clive James; a relationship to which both returned in the latter years of James’s life.
The evening will consist of conversation between both about the power of words in poetry and song, combined with each reciting their own poetry (Rowan) or singing from their songbook (Pete).
Tickets £12 (£6 for under 25s) available through Pip & Jim’s – See posters or go to Pip&Jim’s Churchsuite