Notices for Sunday 8 September
Trinity 15 – NEW BEGINNINGS
Readings
Numbers 13.27-28, 30-32, 14.1-4; Revelation 21.1-7; John 10.11-17
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
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.
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 September issue of the magazine is now available; thank you to David 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/
This week, 8th Sep, we will be celebrating ‘New Beginnings’ – bring along your backpack to be blessed and receive a holding cross.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, preschoolers and their carers, meets every Tuesday from 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.
Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
Tuesday Youth restarts at 7pm on 10th Sep at Emmanuel.
https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/
Contact Abbie our Youth Worker at
abbie@cnc.church for more details.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCIES
We are looking for two new Foundation Governors for Leckhampton C of E Primary School
Foundation governors are appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester and work with the Vicar of St. Peter’s to promote links between the school and the church, as well as serving alongside governors appointed by parents, staff and the local authority.
Details as follows:
- 4 year term.
- 2 vacancies.
- Training provided.
- Time commitment variable ~ about 4-6 hours/month (term time only).
Please speak to Rev Gary if interested or would like to find out more.
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
Creation Season 1 Sep – 4 Oct
Today, whatever your job, consider that first calling, to look after the world, its animals and the next generation of humans. How are you fulfilling that calling?
Lord, help us to do small things that produce big change. Where possible, enable us to share resources fairly, campaign for better ecology
and animal welfare, nurture young people and leave the world a better place. Amen.
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.
Fairtrade Fortnight – 9-22 September
This year the FAIRTRADE Mark celebrates 30 years of existence in the UK. This means 30 years of farmers using the power of Fairtrade to drive positive change in their communities. Watch this space for further information about upcoming events taking place over these 2 weeks.
CHELTENHAM SINFONIETTA
There will be an evening concert at St Peter’s on Sun 22nd Sep at 6pm.
See poster on the website and in church for more details. Retiring collection.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to donate to CCP.
The total for August was 76.5kgs.
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.
CLEANER FOR THE COTTAGES
We are looking to pay someone to clean the Cottages for one hour a week starting in September. For further details, contact the Parish Office.
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
“Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are
helpless.” (Proverbs 31.8)
Thank you to all of those who have responded to my reminders about safeguarding training. For those who prefer face to face training (rather than on-line), the Basic Awareness safeguarding course is
being run at Pip & Jim’s on Thu 12th Sep at 10am in the Raven Pod.
If you would like to attend this course, please contact St Peter’s Parish Office.
If you have been asked to complete safeguarding training, please let the Parish Office know
when you have completed it.
AUTUMN CARD DELIVERY
The Autumn card and Friends of St. Peter’s bundles are at the back of
church for delivery. There are a number of “unclaimed” roads, so do
pick one up if you are able.
Thank you for your help once again in delivering the card bundles to every
household in the parish!
HERITAGE OPEN DAY
Sat 14 Sept, Afternoon
Leckhampton Local History Society members will be in church to welcome any visitors and there is a talk in the Cottages at 2.30pm.
Booking required see cheltcivicsoc.org/events/heritage-open-days
FOUND – Child’s watch
Please contact the Parish Office if it’s yours!
TEAM NEWS
LICENSING
Please keep Revd Ruth Edmonds, James and Amara in your prayers as they prepare to move to South Cheltenham this summer.
Ruth 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 to attend… there will also be an ice-cream van afterwards!