Notices for Sunday 7 June
TRINITY 1
“Bread Sunday“
10am Order of service – https://stpetersleck.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/First-Sundays-2025-African-Alleluia.pdf
Readings
Genesis 12.1-9; 1 Corinthians 11.24-26; Luke 24.28-35
Collect
God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.
MORNING PRAYER
Morning Prayer 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.
LIVESTREAMS
* The live-stream for the 10am service will usually be available from:
www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
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/
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
STUDENTS DURING EXAMS
Please pray for students currently taking exams. Click here to see an exams timetable
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC
Loving God, you see us and know us.
You are present with us in times of suffering.
We pray to you for all people affected by the Ebola outbreak.
Comfort those who are ill,
Sustain those who grieve,
Watch over those who deliver care.
We pray for the safety and health of our partners and medical staff as they treat those affected.
We pray for strength for communities and families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
We pray that breakthroughs will come swiftly as new vaccines and treatments are developed.
We pray that the world would unite to take action and to support our global neighbours.
Loving God, we ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen
Prayer from Christian Aid
To donate to the emergency appeal, go to Donate to the Ebola outbreak 2026: Emergency Appeal – 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
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/
This week is Bread Sunday – with craft and children’s activities!
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for further eco tips and green news.The GREEN Calendar is here: www.stpetersleck.org/green-calendar.
Love Your Burial Ground Week / Churches Count on Nature
Sat 6th June – Sun 14th June
St Peter’s has once again registered for Churches Count on Nature, which is a nationwide audit of wildlife in churchyards, running at the same time as Love Your Burial Ground Week. Find out how to record and send observations of wildlife that you see in the churchyard at:
https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/about-recording/add-your-records/
Fairtrade – Do it fair!
Over the past year, people across the UK took action for fairer tea. We’re beginning to see change, from both shoppers and businesses. Right now, only around 10% of tea sold in the UK is Fairtrade and for most tea farmers, daily life still hasn’t changed enough. Fairtrade’s latest petition is calling on the government to pass a new law that holds businesses accountable for any abuse or climate damage behind their products. Add your name at:
www.fairtrade.net/uk-en/get-involved/campaign-with-us/current-campaigns/do-it-fair.html
Leckhampton Litter Pick
Sat 6th June, 12-2pm, meet at Burrows Field
To take part and register your interest, text or call Cllr. Chris Davies on 07766 201188
30 Days Wild
1st – 30th June
This June, choose one wild thing a day (or a few each week) – from giving nature a helping hand to simply noticing the wild on your doorstep. See www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild for details and to sign up!
MARATHON THANKS
Huge thanks to all who sponsored, supported and encouraged me for my first ever marathon in Manchester this month. I managed to finish in just over 4 hours and raised £2,170 for Alzheimer’s UK.
Rob Grady.
A HISTORY OF LECKHAMPTON COURT
A new edition of Leckhampton Court – Manor House to Hospice will be launched at the Court at 2pm on Sun 21 June, when the grounds will be open to the public. The book contains fresh information and is copiously illustrated, many of the pictures now being in colour. It is published by the Leckhampton Local History Society on behalf of the Sue Ryder Hospice, which will receive all the profits. Price £10, it can be obtained at the Court or from the Local History Society. To arrange delivery please email leckhamptonlhs@gmail.com.
LECKHAMPTON COURT BAKERS
Sue Ryder/Leckhampton Court Bakers is a group which bakes on an ad hoc basis for fundraising events throughout the year. All money raised goes directly to Leckhampton Court hospice.
We are so grateful for all contributions and would welcome a few more bakers to the team. The next fundraising opportunity is for the NGS Open Gardens being held at Leckhampton Court on Sun 21st June.
Any contributions may be delivered to main reception at the hospice on Sat 20th June. Please note that contributions need to be labelled with all ingredients.
For more information, contact Liz Underwood (liz@blackberry-field.co.uk)
LECKHAMPTON SURGERY PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG)
Weds 10th June, 7pm at the Surgery
For details see posters in church and at www.stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/#PPG-meeting
RACE FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER
Tracey Lockstone will be taking part in the Race for Life on 28th June in aid of Cancer Research. If you would like to donate, please click on the link below:
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/traceys-race-for-life-211007036433
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.
***WATER LEAK***
Work to fix a water leak at the Cottages will mean that they are closed and not accessible next Wed (10th) and possibly Thu also.
TEAM
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
See stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/#SCY-midweek
Contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk for more info.
YOUTH SUMMER PARTY
Tue 14th July, 6.30-8.30pm, Emmanuel
See poster for full details.
EVENSONG at ST STEPHEN’S, TIVOLI
Sun 7th June at 5.30pm
Sung by the Ravello Consort with music by Greene, Tomkins and White.
ORDINATIONS
Sun 28th June, 10.15am at the Cathedral
Do put this date/time in your diary! There won’t be a 10am service at St. Peter’s on this day as it is hoped many will gather for the ordinations of Melissa Webb and Sarah Wood as deacons. Do keep them in your prayers.
TRANSPORT TO THE ORDINATIONS
If you are interested in transport to Gloucester Cathedral on 28 June to attend Melissa and Sarah’s Ordination, please contact Ro Baillie robaillie31@gmail.com or 07717 002752. She can then book a minibus or coach (the cost will need to be shared by those using the transport).