Notices for Sunday 6 April
PASSION SUNDAY
Readings
Isaiah 43.16–21; Philippians 3.4b–14; John 12.1–8
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.
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/
MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
Please continue to pray for the victims of the Myanmar earthquake. You can donate to the Christian Aid appeal via the following link:
www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/myanmar-earthquake-appeal
WHEELCHAIR
There is a wheelchair available if needed and someone will help if required.
LIFT HIGH THE CROSS
Sun 6th April, 6pm
Do come along to a service of music and readings for Passiontide, with music from St Peter’s church choir.
CHURCH CLEANING
Sat 12 April, 9.30-11am
Please make a note of the date and come along to help Spring Clean the church in
time for Easter. All offers of help appreciated. Coffee and Cake in the cottages when we’ve finished! Sally
IDEAS FOR LENT
Are you giving up/taking up something new for Lent? A list of ideas and resources for use during Lent can be accessed by clicking on the Lent icon from the Homepage of St Peter’s website or via https://stpetersleck.org/lent-resources/
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.
Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
Please contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk for more info or go to www.southcheltyouth.org.uk.
EASTER FLOWERS
Donations for Easter flowers will be gratefully received. Please leave them in the box at the back of church.
CCP & LENT FOOD COLLECTIONS
Over the past few years there has been a special Lent appeal for CCP. The idea is that during the run up to Easter, instead of giving something up for Lent, an item of food is donated to CCP for each day. The response to this in previous years has been very positive, so if you are able, please join in again this year.
Donations can be left in the church porch or contact Gilly (email below) if you would like to arrange a home collection.
Many thanks, Gilly Whittingham.
gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com
If you prefer, you can also donate directly here.
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING BASIC AWARENESS COURSE
Wed 14th May at Pip & Jim’s
Andrew Mallin-Jones (Parish Safeguarding Officer at Pip & Jim’s) is running a Basic Awareness Course if you would prefer to do your safeguarding training face to face.
For further details, contact Andrew via: safeguarding@pipandjims.org.uk
CRAFT GROUP
Every Wednesday, 10-12 in the Cottages
All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for this month’s green/eco tips as well as local events and information below:
Connect with God’s creation over Lent
The 40-day Lent period before Easter gives us the opportunity to reflect on the practice of fasting and commit to giving up something that brings a real benefit to nature and helps address climate change. Go to https://arocha.org.uk/connect-with-our-creator-and-gods-creation-during-lent/ for ideas to use as a church, as a family or as an individual.
Calling all gardeners!
Members of the church ECO group will be holding a Plant and Seed swop/give away on Sunday 4th May. Please think about saving any surplus plants you may have divided and any seeds you have not used that are still in date. Flowers and vegetables will be welcome. The event will be held in the cottage gardens after the 10am service. Please contact Joey Kerr-Wilson on joeykwilson@aol.com / 01242 578 575 if you are able to contribute.
Carbon Fast for Lent
See www.stpetersleck.org/lent-resources/#carbon-fast to learn more about taking part.
Volunteer Day at Burrow’s Field
Tue 8th April from 9.30am to 2pm
For details see flyers and website.
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.
ELLYWRITES
One of our parishioners, Elly Clark, has started a writing service to create personalised tributes, poems, speeches and correspondence. To find out more, see Elly’s flyers or go to www.ellywrites.co.uk.
*ELECTORAL ROLL RENEWAL*
Electoral Roll forms are available from the website or at the back of church.
| If you wish to remain on the Electoral Roll, please complete a form. |
Completed forms can be sent by email or hard copy to the Parish Office or left in the box marked ‘ELECTORAL ROLL APPLICATIONS’. The closing date for all applications is: Sun 13th April.
Revd Gary.
TEAM NEWS
RESIGNATION – REVD SARAH
After much prayer and reflection, Revd Sarah has made the decision to resign from her role as Vicar of Emmanuel Network Church. This has not been an easy decision, but she feels strongly that this is the right time to give her full attention to her family. Sarah’s final Sunday will be Easter Sunday. Please keep Sarah and Emmanuel Network Church in your prayers at this time.
HOLY WEEK VISITATION – 17TH & 18TH APRIL
I’m delighted to announce that the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Ven. Katrina Scott, will be joining the Team for Holy Week. Katrina will be coming along to services across all of the South Cheltenham churches, and will be at St. Peter’s for the Maundy Thursday evening and Good Friday morning services,
including the Walk of Witness. Rev Gary.
CONFIRMATION
There will be a service of Confirmation at St. Peter’s at 4pm on Sun 22nd June 2025 with Bishop Rachel. If you would like to explore/ chat about this, then please speak to Rev Gary or come along to one of the following courses:
Adults
This will take place on a Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in the church cottages on the following dates: 30-April, 7-May, 21-May, 4-June & 11-June, with refreshments.
Youth
There will be a ‘one day’ course on Sat 3rd May, from 10-3pm, at the church cottages led by Rev Gary and Abbie (please bring a packed lunch).
Revd Gary
INSTALLATION AS CANON
Please let Rev Gary know if you are intending to come along to the Cathedral on Wed 2nd April at 5.30pm so that he can let them know numbers.