Notices for Sunday 7 July
PATRONAL FESTIVAL
Readings
Acts 12.1-11; 1 Peter 2.19-end; Matthew 16.13-19
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
The live-stream for the 10am service this week will be available from: www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
CALENDAR of events
Click here to see upcoming events
* The Parish Office will be closed for staff holidays from 28-June to 5-July *
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 continue to pray for peace in Ukraine, and an end to violence in Gaza and the Holy Land. Please also pray for the people of Haiti and Sudan.
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
PARISH MAGAZINE
The July issue of the magazine is now available. Many thanks to David Webber for editing.
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/
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles takes place from 10-11.30am in the Cottages. Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to donate to CCP.
Totals were 73.3kgs in April and 58.9kgs in May.
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.
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
Young people in Year 6 are also invited to come along on Tuesdays during term-time 7-8.30pm at Emmanuel church. Click to see the programme for the summer: https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/
Weekly Youth Sheets for young people are available at the back of church or can be downloaded here.
Please contact our Youth Worker, Abbie via abbie@cnc.church for more details.
COULD YOU BE A STREET PASTOR?
Street Pastors are volunteers from local churches of all denominations and walks of life. They serve as the church in action on the streets of Cheltenham every weekend and on other specific times as events occur.
Caring, listening and helping, they provide a loving presence on the streets, without judgement, to those who need support.
Recruits are interviewed, invited to observe a patrol before receiving extensive training and being commissioned.
We are a friendly and supportive group and would love you to join us. We also welcome Prayer Pastors to support the Street Pastors either from home or the Cheltenham base.
If you are interested, please contact
Chairman Nigel Bennett
07896 138210 or nigelb236@yahoo.com
CRAFT GROUP
Every Weds, 10-12 in the Cottages
All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat.
PASTORAL CARE @ ST PETER’S
To find out more about the work of our ‘Pastoral team’, click here. If you, or someone else, is in need of any help or support. You can also speak to the clergy team or a churchwarden on any Sunday!
Need a lift to Church? Please let one of the Churchwardens or a member of clergy know.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
See the latest green and eco tips on our Eco Church webpage.
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.
*Save the Date*
Tue 9th July – 7-9pm at St Peter’s
There will be a showing of the eco-film,
‘The Letter’.
Plastic-Free July
- Refuse single use plastics in July! Here are some ways to reduce plastic waste in the garden.
- Pick non-plastic growing containers such as newspaper pots.
- Choose plastic free (and second hand) tools or share tools with neighbours.
- Use plastic-free weed barriers such as cardboard or paper covered with mulch.
- Use hand-painted rocks, lolly sticks, or wooden spoons as row/plant markers.
- Make your own compost thus avoiding buying compost in plastic bags.
For further tips for reducing your plastic use, go to or Green Tips webpage.
TEAM NEWS
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
Sat 13th July, 5-8pm @ Emmanuel
Emmanuel will be hosting a FREE family-friendly acoustic live music event featuring a number of local groups. Bring a picnic or visit the food truck. In the event of bad weather, this will move inside the church.
LICENSING
Revd Ruth Edmonds will be licensed by Bishop Robert as the new Team Vicar of Pip & Jim’s and St. Stephen’s at 3pm on Sun 8th Sep at Pip & Jim’s. All are welcome!
ST PETER WORD SEARCH
Can you find all the words?
