Notices for Sunday 23 August
TRINITY 12
10am Order of Service – https://stpetersleck.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Summer-Sundays-2026.pdf
Readings
Isaiah 51.1–6; Romans 12.1–8; Matthew 16.13–20
Collect
God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace within us, that our thankfulness may grow, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
MORNING PRAYER
Morning Prayer is live-streamed at 9am each morning during school term-time (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.
Morning Prayer will resume on Monday 7th September
LIVESTREAMS
* The live-stream for the 10am service will usually be available from:
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, Revd Jade or Revd Melissa 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, Revd Jade or Revd Melissa know of anyone who has died recently or who needs prayer at this time. See church website also:
https://stpetersleck.org/for-our-prayers/
PRAYER FOR THE PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA, INDONESIA AND VENEZUELA
Loving God,
When the earth trembles and homes fall to dust, hold our hearts, God.
When grief shakes families to the core, hold our hearts, God.
Send our hands and feet to help however we can.
Our sisters and brothers in Colombia, Indonesia and Venezuela live this now.
God of love and mercy, may we match your love in the way we respond – now.
Amen
To donate to the Venzuela emergency appeal, go to:www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/venezuela-earthquake-appeal
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
Please pray for peace and an end to war in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and Iran.
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Please for pray for peace: protection of the innocent, wisdom for world leaders and a willingness for neighbours to be reconciled.
Please do read Bishop Rachel’s reflections, Oranges and lemons which relate to the situation at https://gloucester.anglican.org/2026/
See the Pastoral letter from the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East sent to Bishop Rachel on 28th Feb.
To donate to the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal, go to:www.dec.org.uk/appeal/middle-east-humanitarian-appeal
Prayer from Christian Aid
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.
DAILY REFLECTIONS – ART & GOSPEL
You can subscribe to a daily gospel reading and art reflection at the following website: https://christian.art
NOTICES
See also the Noticeboard.
All contributions should be emailed directly to parishofficeleck@gmail.com by 5pm each Wednesday.
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JUNIOR CHURCH
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in the children’s area each Sunday.
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 New Beginnings on 6th September.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages. The next session is Tues 8th September.
** COTTAGES GATES **
Please can you ensure the gates, which lead into the cottages, are pulled shut behind you on a Sunday after the service, to ensure any children playing in the garden are not able to run out into the drive way.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who contributes to CCP. Donations can be left in the porch or can be collected from your home, just drop an email to gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com
If you prefer you can donate directly online.
Many thanks, Gilly Whittingham.
CHOIR – BASSES SOUGHT!
The choir is keen to find more bass singers to join their ranks. If you would like to hear more, please contact Kit via the Parish Office.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCY
We are looking for a new Foundation Governor 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.
The usual term is up to 4 years with training provided. The time commitment is variable, approx. 4-6 hours/month (term time only).
Please speak to Rev Gary, or to one of the current Foundation Governors (Sue Laurence and Duncan Hughes), if you’re interested or would like to find out more.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for further eco tips and green news.The GREEN Calendar is here: www.stpetersleck.org/green-calendar.
‘GOLD’ AWARD
We did it……
We are delighted to announce that St Peter’s, Leckhampton, has been awarded the Eco Church ‘Gold Award’ by A Rocha.
Thank you to all involved on this 6 year journey, especially the Eco Team, led by Richard & Joey Kerr-Wilson, the PCC and to the whole congregation for their encouragement, commitment and support.
The assessors were particularly impressed by our gas-free church/cottages, with its under-pew heating and heat pump; the increased biodiversity documented in our re-wilded churchyard, and our support for local environmental and community projects.
We are now a beacon church for others as they continue their own eco journeys!
Revd Gary.
Bat News
The latest issue of Bat News can be found here or at is on the website at
stpetersleck.org/green-news/#bats:
There is also a paper copy on the Eco Noticeboard in the Cottages.
Water Saving Tips
Water is a precious gift from God to treasure, protect and share
To see some ideas for saving water, go to: www.stpetersleck.org/water-saving-tips
Churchyard Maintenance
Please contact Brad via the Parish Office if you help with grass cutting or other jobs.
Creationtide at St Peter’s
The Church marks the ‘Season of Creation’ from 1st September to 4th October each year. Creationtide dedicates time to honour God as Creator and Sustainer of all life, and to renew our shared commitment to care for our common home. During this time, we will mark both Climate Sunday (13-Sep) and Harvest Sunday (4-Oct).
The theme for the Season of Creation 2026 is ‘Living Water’, based on Ezekiel 47:1-12. God’s life-giving water flows from the temple of God, growing deeper, restoring barren land, reviving waters, and sustaining flourishing eco-systems.
The vision invites human responsibility: recognising ecological damage, embracing interconnectedness, we are called to immerse ourselves in the water, and actively safeguarding and working for the renewal of creation so that environmental healing and human well-being may flourish together.
TEAM
Please do read Bishop Rachel’s reflection, ‘Oranges and lemons’ on the middle east: https://gloucester.anglican.org/2026/
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
See stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/#SCY-midweek
Regular Youth Groups are now taking a break. For information about summer activities, contact abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk
GAZA – Why is the world letting it happen?
Fri 4th Sept, 7pm @ Highbury Congregational Church, GL52 6DT
A talk by Professor Nick Maynard, a surgeon with experience working in Gaza.