Notices for Sunday 25 October
TRINITY 21
Remember the clocks go back today
10am Order of Service – https://stpetersleck.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Autumn-Sundays-2025.pdf
Readings
Deuteronomy 34.1–12; 1 Thessalonians 2.1–8; Matthew 22.34–end
Collect
Merciful God, teach us to be faithful in change and uncertainty, that trusting in your word and obeying your will we may enter the unfailing joy of 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.
THERE IS NO MORNING PRAYER THIS WEEK (HALF TERM)
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.
In particular we remember Iola Harries, and Joan Vernon who died recently, and give thanks for their lives
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/
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
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ALL SAINTS UNITED!
The next First Sunday Special is All Saints United on Sun 1st Nov at 10am. Do come along in your favourite team’s colours or kit as we celebrate that we’re all part of God’s team!
ALL SOULS’ SERVICE
Sunday 1st November, 3pm
The names of those who have died in the past 2 years will be read out. If you would like the name of a loved one read out at this service, please add them to the list at the back of church. See website for more details.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.
PINE CONES & JAM JARS
Amy is collecting pine cones and jam jars for upcoming activities at Little Pebbles. If you are able to donate any of these, please leave them in the box at the back of church by 8th Nov.
Thank you!
JUNIOR CHURCH
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in the children’s area each Sunday.
Come to ‘All Saints United’ on 1st Nov at 10am!
Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
October is Black History Month, which marks a national moment of reflection, recognition and celebration. Black history is an integral part of Britain’s national story. Follow the link to read a thought-provoking blog by Trevor Henry, a churchwarden and worshipper at
St James and All Saints Gloucester. In this blog, Trevor reflects on the important and often challenging subject of white privilege.
White Privilege: A blog by Trevor Henry – Diocese of Gloucester
PIANO & ORGAN RECITAL BY KIT PERONA-WRIGHT
St Peter’s, Sat 31st Oct, 11.00am
With music by Verdi, Dubois, Brahms, Beethoven & more!
Free entry, suggested donation of £10 to cover refreshments and to support the music programme at St. Peter’s.
LLHS MEETING CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the LLHS meeting scheduled for Tuesday 27 October has had to be cancelled at short notice, as the booked speaker is unexpectedly not available.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who contributes to CCP. Harvest Festival donations made a grand total of 116.8kgs – a massive amount! CCP are most grateful for your generosity.
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.
Gilly Whittingham.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for further eco tips and green news.The GREEN Calendar is here: www.stpetersleck.org/green-calendar.
Churchyard Maintenance
Please contact Brad via the Parish Office if you can help with grass cutting or other jobs.
The Daisybank Big Listen – POSTPONED
11am-3pm, Sat 24th Oct, Daisybank
This event has been postponed due to the adverse weather forecast.
SHOEBOX APPEAL 2026
Leaflets, with all the details you need, for sending Christmas shoeboxes of gifts to some of the poorest people in Eastern Europe are available at the back of church. Please use a small(ish) shoebox and leave completed ones in church for collection each Sunday up to 1st Nov. For more information on the charity Link to Hope, see www.linktohope.co.uk, or contact Steve Whittingham on 07514 986386 or steve_whittingham@btinternet.com
POPPY APPEAL
The British Legion Poppies and collection box will be available on Sundays at the back of church.
ROAD CLOSURE
26-30 October, 7.30am-5pm
Church Road will be during the daytime in half term between Leckhampton Road and The Close for the installation of a zebra crossing.
See map of diversion at www.stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/#church-road
SPECIAL SERVICES
Please note the following ‘special services’ at St. Peter’s, which are coming up in the next 4-6 weeks:
| 1st Nov, 3pm | All Souls Service. |
| 8th Nov, 6pm | Evening Service with a performance of Rutter’s Requiem. |
| 29th Nov, 6pm | Advent Carol Service |
TEAM
BABY MUSIC AT ST STEPHEN’S
‘Baa Baa Bach Sheep’
11am on Thursdays during termtime
For further details, see flyers in church and on the website.
YOUTH
Will resume on Tue 3rd Nov at Emmanuel Church at 7pm, having paused for half term.
COFFEE MORNING & CRAFT STALLS
9.30am-12pm, Sat 24th Oct at The Reddings & District Community Centre
In aid of Great Western Air Ambulance
THE METZ BIG BAND
3pm, Sat 14th Nov, St Stephen’s, Tivoli
Coffee and cake afterwards. Free entry with donations to church funds.