Notices for Sunday 7 December
ST NICHOLAS
Readings
Isaiah 11.1-10; Romans 15.4-13; Matthew 3.1-12
Collect
Heavenly Father, shepherd of your people, we thank you for your servant Nicholas, who was faithful in the care and nurture of your flock; and we pray that, following his example and the teaching of his holy life, we may by your grace grow into the full stature of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
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
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. You can also make a donation online.
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary or Revd Jade 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/
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.
TOY SERVICE DONATIONS – for St Nicholas Toy Service
Please bring unwrapped brand new gifts for the Salvation Army appeal or donate through their website:
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS INFORMATION
Click on the Star icon here or on the website to see information about services and activities over the next few weeks.
ADVENT COMPLINE & REFLECTIONS
There will be 4 special services of Compline, followed by refreshments and reflection, in the Church Cottages, from 7-8pm on Tuesday 2nd, 9th 16th and 23rd December.
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 St Nicholas Toy Service on Sun 7th Dec (see Toy Service Donations).
Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/
CRIB DECORATING
Sat 13th Dec at 2pm
The Crib will be put up on the above date/time and decorated. There will be family craft activities and stories. See flyers in church or at: stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues from 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.
CAROLS, READINGS & HOLY COMMUNION– Extra voices needed!
The Hamptons, 10.30am, Weds 17th Dec
Middleton House, 11am, Thurs 18th Dec
The Pastoral Team will be leading services at The Hamptons (formerly Hampton House), Leckhampton Road and at Middleton House, Pilley Lane. Some extra voices to swell the singing would be really appreciated. Please let me know if you could join us. Thank you! Sally Marlow
CCP HAMPER SCAMPER
It’s time again for the annual Hamper Scamper appeal. There will be basket on the bench behind the font for special Christmas items. The usual basket for everyday items will remain in the porch. The hampers will be made up at the end of Nov by CCP but special Christmas items can still be donated throughout December.
Contact Gilly to arrange a home collection gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com. Or you can also donate online.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
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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.
Letters From The Global South exhibition
The exhibition is at St Peter’s until Sat 6th Dec, see: https://lettersfromtheglobalsouth.org/
EXMOUTH ARMS CAROLS
Sat 6th Dec at 3pm
There will be carols sung by the churches in the team in the Exmouth Arms garden. All are welcome to come along and join the pre-Christmas festivities.
PARISH CAROL SINGING
Mon 22nd Dec, 6.30pm
Please come along at 6.30pm to the bottom of Vineries Close for mulled wine/hot chocolate and mince pies, after which we will start singing from 7pm, to be finished by 8.45pm. The collection will be for The Children’s Society. Do come and join in! Sally & Peter
CHRISTMAS CARDS
The parish Christmas Cards are bundled and ready for delivery at the back of church. Thank you to all those who so kindly deliver cards on St Peter’s behalf. There are a number of “unclaimed” bundles – please do have a look and take a bundle or 2 to deliver if you are able.
‘FINAL’ PARISH MAGAZINE
After many years of faithful service, dedication and creativity, we will be bringing our monthly parish magazine to a close. This edition will be the last and marks the end of a significant chapter in the life of the church.
Thank you especially to David Webber, the retiring editor, for whom this final magazine will be his 200th edition.
We will be launching a new quarterly church magazine in March, which will be:
- Available on-line for everyone to read at no cost.
- Posted to anyone who prefers a printed copy, for an annual subscription of £6 per year. If you would like to OPT-IN to receive this by post, please contact the Parish Office.
LOCAL CHURCHES CAROL SINGING
Outside Waitrose, Sat 13th Dec, 1-2pm
Combined local churches are forming a rota to sing carols and collect for Christian Aid outside Waitrose: If you would like to take part, please contact Marguerite Brown, mbrownregister@gmail.com or Mandy Whitefield, amandawhitefield2@hotmail.com
TEAM
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
See stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/#SCY-midweek
Contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk for more info.
‘BOYS YOUTH’ CHURCH
For school years 10-13 on a Sunday, from 6.45-8.15pm:
- 30-Nov, 14-Dec.
- @ Emmanuel Network Church, GL53 7PJ.
Contact abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk to register.
YOUTH WEEKEND AWAY
13th– 14th Feb 2026 for School Years 6-13
A chance for all who attend our youth activities and Churches (e.g. Tuesday youth, ENC Youth, Youth in a Pod, Boy’s Group, School CU groups, St Peter’s Choir) to gather for a fun weekend of building on friendships, making memories, and opportunities for worship & exploring faith together. Young people are also welcome to bring friends. To find out full details, click here or contact Abbie at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk.