Notices for Sunday 9 November
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Readings
Job 19.23-27a; 2 Thessalonians 2.1-5, 13-end; Luke 20.27–38
Collect
God, our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 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.
JAMAICA & THE CARIBBEAN
Please pray for all those affected by the destruction inflicted by Hurricane Melissa.
MUSIC & READINGS FOR REMEMBRANCE
Sunday 9th November, 6pm
The church choir will be leading a service of music & readings for remembrance this evening at St. Peter’s. Do come along, free entry with a retiring collection.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues 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/
POPPY APPEAL
The British Legion Poppies and collection box are at the back of church and will be available on Sundays.
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.
Fairtrade Brew It Fair Campaign
This Fairtrade Fortnight ask the government to stand with the people behind the tea we drink. Sign the petition at:
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/do-it-fair
Note: All Co-op, Sainsbury’s and M&S own brand tea is Fairtrade.
COP 30 – UN Climate Change Conference
Belém, Brazil – 10-22 Nov
Our Voice Matters is a daily prayer resource for use during the conference. Each day there is a reading from the Bible, a reflection on the theme, and a response. There is also a section on activities at the COP that day followed by a prayer. To use the reflections, go towww.cop-prayer.uk/home
Bat Conservation Trust
The BCT Annual Report with a message from their President, Chris Packham is available on our website.
Hedgehogs!
A bonfire pile looks like a perfect ready-made home to a hedgehog seeking a safe winter nest to hibernate in. So please look before you light – hedgehogs have no idea of the danger they’re in! So please …
Stop, Move and Check this November before lighting a bonfire. See details at: www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/rememberhedgehogs-this-november-2
CHRISTMAS ‘SENIORS’ TEA PARTY
Thu 4th Dec, 11.30-13.15 at HSL
High School Leckhampton is delighted to host its second Christmas tea party for senior citizens in our local community. There is no charge, and carers are welcome.
If you know someone who would like to attend, please inform them about this event and email the parish office (parishofficeleck@gmail.com) by Thu 13th Nov.
WW1 BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
Newcomers to the congregation may like to know (and old hands to be reminded) that the Book of Remembrance lists the careers of the thirty-five men of the parish who died in the First World War. This has been moved next
to the Giffard effigies. Please feel free to inspect it – and also to have a look at the timeline on the ledge beside the memorial.
FORTHCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES
Please note the following special services at St. Peter’s, which are coming up in the next 4-6 weeks:
| Sun 30th Nov, 6pm | Advent Carol Service |
| Sun 7th Dec, 10am | St Nicholas Toy Service, with a collection for the Salvation Army to support their Christmas Present Appeal. |
TEAM
REV ROB ATKIN
Revd Rob Atkin will be moving on from Emmanuel Network Church to undertake the next stage of his curacy at Holy Apostles Church. His final Sunday here will be 16-Nov ahead of joining Holy Apostles, under the supervision of Revd Ashley Collishaw, on 7-Dec. We give thanks for Rob’s ministry within the South Cheltenham Team and wish him, Becky and Lottie every blessing for this next season.
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
Youth groups have now restarted.
See stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/#SCY-midweek
Contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk for more info.
NEW: ‘BOYS YOUTH’ CHURCH
For school years 10-13 on a Sunday, from 6.45-8.15pm:
- 2-Nov, 16-Nov, 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.
MUSIC AT ST STEPHEN’S, TIVOLI
Sat 29th Nov at 3pm
Cheltenham Community Choir
Followed by coffee and cake.
Free with donations to church funds.