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November 50p 2019 Parish Magazine www.stpeters-leckhampton.org.uk email: [email protected] part of the South Cheltenham Team Ministry The contents of this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the PCC or the editor, but are those of the individual contributors. - 1 - Our Vision Statement St Peter’s Church Leckhampton exists to love and worship God, to serve our neighbours and to pass on the faith in Jesus Christ. The Parish Prayer Loving God Open our eyes that we might see you. Open our ears that we might hear you. Open our hearts and minds that we Might respond to you and bring others to know you. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord who lights our way. Amen +++++++++++++++++++++++ - 2 - In this November issue… Service Times, Regular Activities Page 4 Gary Writes…… Pages 5 - 6 Calendar and Readings Pages 7 - 10 Parish Register Page 11 Street Pastors Page 11 Learning to Listen Page 12 Youth News Page 14 Ladies Group Page 17 Men’s Group Page 18 Christians in the World Page 19 Local History Society Page 20 The Messenger Pages 21 - 23 Rotas Page 33 Directory Page 34 Contacts Page 35 The contents of this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the PCC or editor but are those of individual contributors. Editor: David Webber Deputy Editor: vacant Business and Advertising Manager: Sue Marlow Distribution Manager: Peter Davies Printers: Parish Office - 3 - INFORMATION Usual Services Sunday 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Family Communion Junior Church 18.00 Evening Prayer 18.00 Service of Prayer of Healing and Second Sunday Wholeness Weekdays 08.30 Morning Prayer 17.00 Evening Prayer Wednesday 10.30 Holy Communion Other Regular Activities Monday 19.30 Bellringers’ Practice Church Tuesday 10.00 Tuesday Club (0-4) Cottages Thursday 17.45 Brownies Cottages Friday 09.30 Flower Guild Church For choir practice times please see Simon Gibson Other Information Baptisms Please ask the Parish Office for details Weddings Parish Office Hours: 09.00 -13.00 Tel 513647 (Cottages) Monday to Friday Prayers are said daily at St Peter’s, at 8.30am and 5.00pm. We invite you to request prayer for people or situations that weigh heavily on your heart and mind at this time so that we can include them on a regular basis. Unless you ask otherwise, we will pray for them for two weeks from the time we receive your request. You would also have to let us know if you would also like the prayer to be used in Sunday services. If you would like to ask for a prayer, you may telephone, email or write to the Vicar (see back cover; emails may also be sent via St Peter’s website), or you may prefer to leave the prayer on the board beside the door in church. If you name somebody, please be sure that they are happy for this to happen; you may choose to use just a Christian name or be even less specific. You are; of course, welcome to join us for daily prayers at any time. - 4 - Gary writes……… Love your neighbour as yourself Mark 12.31 As a nation we may be about to exit the European Union and begin a new relationship with our European neighbours, and with the world. At the time of writing, the course of events is still uncertain and the prolonged uncertainty is itself challenging. Did we leave on the 31st October? Whichever way, our nation is divided about our future relationship in Europe, however, our calling as the Church in these times is not to take sides in this debate but to continue to be the Church for everyone. There are leavers and remainers in every congregation, but this can never be our primary identity as Christians; our identity is in Christ alone. As the Church, we have a particular responsibility at this time to speak out for the poorest in our communities and to help them (as the church has always done). We have a responsibility to work for the peace and the common good, to offer in public, and in private, a voice of truth and a voice for hope in the future; and we are called to love our neighbours as ourselves, and pray for them. As the Church we bring a long-held perspective on the present debate. We know from our own history that the UK has re-imagined its relationship with Europe many times in the past. The Church of England came into existence as part of one of these eras of change. In November, we will all remember again those who gave their lives in the great wars of the twentieth century which were focussed around conflict across Europe. As the Church, our friendships with Europe, and with the Church across Europe, will continue and deepen, whatever the political and economic settlement. In recent weeks, the Bishops have issued some advice on how to respond, here are a few things from that advice which we can all do: 1. Give extra support to the Cheltenham Food banks and CCP (ccp.org.uk). There may be temporary shortages of some foods, and prices may rise. Food bank and CCP usage may also rise, so we need to ensure stocks are high, and that there are enough volunteers. 2. Watch out for the lonely, the anxious and the vulnerable. Levels of fear are rising and may rise further. Knock on your neighbours’ doors and check if - 5 - they are OK. Speak to people on the bus and at work. Build networks and friendships. 3. Reach out to EU nationals in our neighbourhood and workplace. This is a moment for friendship and hospitality and love for the stranger. As we leave the EU, or as the uncertainty continues, people are likely to feel less welcome. 4. Support the services provided by local councillors and neighbourhood police officers, and point people to good advice on migration and travel, and qualified advice on debt and financial support. 5. Remember the needs of children and young people. Our schools and churches can be a place of balance and sanctuary for our children, who may be feeling upset and anxious. 6. Work together with other churches, faith communities and charities, to be aware of local challenges. 7. Encouraging discussion about the rights and wrongs of Brexit is unlikely to be helpful. Instead, listen to one another, engage in truthful and honest debate, look for ways to address concerns and acknowledge differences. 8. Watch over other faith and minority ethnic communities. Hate crimes and crimes against other faiths increased after the 2016 referendum. 9. Pray in public worship and private prayer for the healing of our political life, for wisdom for those who lead us, for reconciliation between communities and for stability in our government. 10. Don’t underestimate what can be achieved if every church, chaplaincy and school does something and if every Christian disciple takes some action, however small. And finally, don’t take on too much either, loving our neighbour through the Brexit process needs to be woven into everything we do anyway, not simply added into busy lives. Don’t be limited by the above list either, you might have better ideas. As the Church, we are called to be a contemplative, compassionate and courageous, to love our neighbours as ourselves in the months ahead, and to pray and work for the wellbeing of our communities. Revd Gary. - 6 - CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2019 Sunday and Weekday service times are listed on the Information page 1 Friday All Saints’ Day 9.00-16.00 Crossroads Care (Cottages) 2 Saturday Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) 14.00-16.00 Church Cleaning 3 SUNDAY FOR ALL SAINTS’ FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT 8.00 Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00 All Age Communion All Saints’ 15.00 All Soul’s Thanksgiving Service 15.00 Birthday Party (Cottages) 4 Monday School term resumes 9.00-16.00 Crossroads Care (Cottages) 20.00 Christians in the World (Cottages) 5 Tuesday 10.00 Tuesday Club (Cottages) resumes 19.00 Rock Solid (URC Centre, Warden Hill) resumes 6 Wednesday 9.00-12.30 Craft-T-Time (Cottages) 10.30 Holy Communion 7 Thursday Willibrord of York, Bishop, Apostle of Frisia, 739 12.30 Men’s Group at the Wheatsheaf 14.15 Julian Group (Cottages) 18.00 Brownies (Cottages) resumes 8 Friday The Saints and Martyrs of England 17.30 Wedding Rehearsal - 7 - 9 Saturday 13.30 Wedding of Benjamin Hopper and Lauren Davies 10 SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT 8.00 Holy Communion 9.30 Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial 10.00 Parish Communion with 2 Minutes’ Silence 18.00 Service of Healing and Wholeness 11 Monday Martin, Bishop of Tours, c.397 9.00-16.00 Crossroads Care (Cottages) 12 Tuesday 19.30 Standing Committee (Rectory) 13 Wednesday Charles Simeon, Priest, Evangelical Divine, 1836 9.00-12.30 Craft-T-Time (Cottages) 10.30 Holy Communion 11.00 Holy Communion at Hampton House 19.30 Leckhampton Local History Society (Cottages) 14 Thursday 9.00-17.00 Sue Ryder Retail (Cottages) 19.30 Ladies’ Fellowship Group (Cottages) 15 Friday 9.00-16.00 Crossroads Care (Cottages) 16 Saturday Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Philanthropist, Reformer of the Church, 1093 9.00 Organ Tuition 9.45-13.15 Bell Peal 17 SUNDAY SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT 8.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Communion with Junior Church 14.00 Act of Remembrance for George Frederick Delmar-Williamson 18.00 Evening Prayer 18 Monday Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, Philanthropist, 1231 9.00-16.00 Crossroads Care (Cottages) 11.00 Holy Communion at the Grange - 8 - 19 Tuesday Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680 20 Wednesday Edmund, King of the East Angles, Martyr, 870 9.00-12.30 Craft-T-Time (Cottages) 10.30 Holy Communion 11.00 Holy Communion at Hampton House 19.30 Cantores Choir Rehearsal 22 Friday 9.00-16.00 Crossroads Care (Cottages) 23 Saturday Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c.100